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Is the washer/spacer in the blade too thick and you are perhaps tightening up on that instead of the blade. Also check the threads on the bolt, see if the bolt turns all the way in without the blade in position. It may be jamming up before gripping the blade.

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without knowing the model number I can only assume that it is a circular saw and the blade is on the right hand side and then the bolt should be a standard thread. Hold the spindle lock in and turn the bolt counter clockwise to loosen. If other than it would probably be a left hand thread and do just the opposite. Let me know and if so please provide the model number so I can look at a breakdown for the tool.

Close match to 315.108220 Craftsman Circular Saw Owners Manual is the 315.108241 PDF manual The 315.108241 manual is available for free download at: http://www.hammerwall.com/Manuals/Craftsman/Description/315.108241/Craftsman%207%2014%20in.%20Corded%20Circular%20Saw/L0807084/

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.

i would test the switch with a meter and replace if needed

That would be my very best guess and the first thing I would change out.

There should be a small black button on the right side of hand grip. You can also use a small block of wood between the blade teeth and the shoe to hold the blade in place while you loosen the blade nut.

That blade is too thin and looks like it is warped. Get a different blade for the saw and see if it is bowed or warped too. I agree with you not wanting to make any cuts with that.

look at other saws that have the same size trigger and as long as the handle is same size or larger it should definatly work

Another magnetic switch could be made to work. Grainger may be the place to look for one of these. You will likely have to modify the mounting and to some extent the wiring.

First take the switch out of the saw cabinet and make sure that the cover box (protrudes into the inside of the saw cabinet) is not full of sawdust. A common problem ...

The motor capacitor is dead. Replace it and it'll be right as rain!
Regards, --W/D--

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worn or damaged bearing --brushes worn --

OK I don't know what your referring to about "PLUG CAP" is

Sorry , but go buy a new saw. Your not going to find an aftermarket
dealer that carries this switch.

Trying to rig some other switch is not worth the trouble over buying a new one. If the switch is not available, then the saw is old.


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