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Click here for Replace Power Cordi can not get the saw blade screw off my circular saw (Craftsman) I think ?
craftsman circular saw blade spins when load put on?
7" CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW WILL RUN?
Need switch...part #3-706796-01 (old Sear's part #)?
saw rotation?
Need to replace power cord on circular saw?