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Suggest you type "Power Devil Circular Saw" into your search engine, and your computer should show you a list of dealers that sell these, and maybe even service these.
Give them a call on the phone, or write them an e-mail.
God bless your efforts.
Never heard of a GMC saw. If that is one of those Chinese generics that Lowes sold for awhile, toss it in the recycling bin and buy a new one. I have used a Milwaukee for almost 30 years and it still runs like new.
Symptom of poor contacts..
It could be the carbon brushes that you need to change?
Check the carbon brushes.
Use a wooden pallet to hit around the motor area and on the machine see if it can start.
It sounds like they have become stuck due to non use. All you can do is try to pull them out. If they break, clean out the brush holders before you fit the new ones. Also check the armature is ok first.
You might not even need a brush. Locate the spring which pushes the brush inward and stretch it a bit, this will re-seat the brush. Also, spray the brush assembly and armature contacts with silicone spray.
The Craftsman saws have no reset (I thought the same for my own saw). If you have the original operating manual (or can get the manual at Sears Parts Online), you can check the two carbon brushes. I posted a tip for my model but it may apply for any Craftsman circular saw. Locate and remove the rear motor cover, then look for the two brushes. Insert a wood or plastic probe (such as a toothpick) between the brush and the rotor contact, then try to push the brush away from the rotor. If it doesn't move or it does move but stays stuck, the brush has to be physically moved to release it and allow it to spring back. You must check both brushes. Get help if you cannot do it yourself, as the brush removal is simple but delicate. And this will save you from buying a new saw.
If you cannot get the carbon pieces and/or spring out of the brush holder your only option is to take the saw apart and remove the armature. From there you can either push the carbon piece(s) through or out from the other side. It will also give you a better assessment of any damage caused to the brush holder and armature contacts.
The brushes in the electric motor have failed..
And sounds like bearing are shot too..
The motor is shot..
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