My circular saw keeps stalling mid-cut – any ideas?
7/5/2026 6:00:00 PM
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WoodWorkerWill881
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Hey guys, my 7-1/4" cordless circular saw keeps stalling when I'm cutting 2x4s. Battery is fully charged, blade is sharp, but it just bogs down and stops after a few seconds. Any ideas what's wrong?
7/5/2026 7:56:00 PM
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HammerHank295
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Check if the blade is on backwards or if the brake is sticking. Also, are you using the right blade for the material? A framing blade with fewer teeth might help.
7/5/2026 7:30:00 PM
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WrenchWendy7
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Could be the battery contacts are dirty – clean them with a dry cloth. Also, sometimes the motor brushes wear out on those, have you checked those?
7/5/2026 11:18:00 PM
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WoodWorkerWill881
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Blade's on correctly, and I cleaned the contacts. Still stalls. How do I check the brushes?
7/6/2026 1:44:00 AM
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HammerHank295
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Most saws have caps on the side of the motor housing. Remove those with a screwdriver and pull out the brushes. If they're less than 1/4" long, replace 'em. If they're worn unevenly, could be a armature issue.
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