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I’m getting sparks at the brushes/motor, reduced RPMs on the blade, and electric brake not working. Replaced brushes, did not solve problem. In researching it, it would seem that either the stator or the armature is the problem. I’ve disassembled the saw trying to get to the stator to inspect it, but I cannot get the plastic motor/stator cover off, nor can I remove the armature.
Can anyone help?