Table Saw: Why does my table saw's blade spin too slow?
Worn motor brushes, a faulty drive motor or using an improper extension cord can cause slow motor speed on a table saw.
Using a long or lightweight extension cord causes a power drop, which decreases motor speed and results in the blade spinning too slow. For a 120-volt table saw plugged into an outlet protected by a 15-amp circuit breaker, extension cord length typically shouldn't exceed 25 feet. Use a shorter or heavy duty extension cord that can handle the current draw of the table saw so the motor spins at the right speed.
Worn carbon motor brushes can prevent the drive motor from running at full speed, so inspect the motor brushes. Replace the motor brushes if they're worn.
If the motor brushes are okay, then an internal motor failure may prevent the motor from spinning the blade at full speed. The motor typically overheats when it has an internal failure. Replace the motor if it overheats and doesn't spin the blade at full speed.
THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR TABLE SAW PROBLEM

Replace the table saw carbon motor brushes
The spring-loaded motor brushes on the table saw mount against the rotating armature, transferring power to the armature. The motor brushes wear down after about 50 hours of run time. Replace the carbon brushes regularly to keep the motor running smoothly.
Table saw carbon motor brushes

How to replace a table saw motor brush set
If your table saw motor is weak or won't run at all, the motor brushes could be worn. This repair guide and video show how to replace table saw motor brushes.

Replace the table saw drive motor
The table saw blade mounts directly to the drive motor arbor to spin the saw blade for cutting wood. A defective drive motor won't start or it trips the overload. Replace the drive motor if it's defective or worn out.
Table saw drive motor

How to replace a table saw drive motor
If your table saw motor won't start, the motor might be worn. This repair guide and video show how to replace a table saw drive motor.
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