"Bart" wrote in message
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my friend just got a new Sears circular saw a few days ago and we're
trying to figure out if it has bad bearings or gears.....when you let go
of the trigger and it's slowing down then it runs very rough. (this is
with the blade spinning freely, not cutting wood)


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he's trying to decide whether to return the saw to the store but he
doesn't want to be unreasonable if this is normal behavior for a new saw,
and maybe after it's used for a few weeks it will smooth out...or on the
other hand maybe it's defective and should be returned right away


Maybe, just maybe, it could be the blade. Take blade off and try it, or try
another blade. If not, then definitely return it to the store, and make sure
you try the new one in the store before you accept it.

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Nahmie
The greatest headaches are those we cause ourselves.