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nightfighter · 11-12-2015, 10:39 PM

Hitachi 8.5" slide saw C8FB2. Wont turn off. Has brake on it to slow/stop blade when you let go of trigger. Had to unplug it. I know chit about electric motors. So is it a short? Hoping to fix by replacing the trigger, a $16 part. But should I be replacing brushes instead, first, or also?

11-12-2015, 10:39 PM	#1
nightfighter Seldom Seen iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 10,393	Saw won't turn off Hitachi 8.5" slide saw C8FB2. Wont turn off. Has brake on it to slow/stop blade when you let go of trigger. Had to unplug it. I know chit about electric motors. So is it a short? Hoping to fix by replacing the trigger, a $16 part. But should I be replacing brushes instead, first, or also?