I have this older Radial Arms Saw, that I like to sell, but I'm afraid to, because I have a problem with the motor turning over. Usually I take things apart, and then I don't know how to put it back together. The first time I tried it, I turned the on/off switch on several times, and it sounded better each time, and then the motor finally ran. This time, the wire got kind of hot and I noticed a little smoke coming from the switch. Very very little though, and it blew the house fuse (20 amp). Now I'm scared to try anything. Can I get some advise please. I will try to take it apart, but this time, I will be careful. I'm not a Klotz, but I'm an old fart and my memory is getting bad. As far as where things go after I took it apart. Here is the nomenclature of the motor: 3/4 hp 10.7 amp cy 60/50 Model # 5KC35NGI39 (I think I can read General Electric)I think the I in front of the 39 is really an I, but it could be a 1 as well, but it is a pretty big letter. I'm not sure if this helps, but my inclination, is to loosen the 4 long screws that hold together the case of the motor, then I'm lost, and probably would screw things up at that point. The side of the compound arm says Derra -James model 900, and the front of the arm it says Toolcraft. Many thanks in advance...........Grandpa (Opa) Peter
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18 years ago