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I looked at my database for your vehicle, assist step/running board. Not much info I'm afraid. I saw many trouble codes listed for the assist step, these are B type codes, manufacturer specific codes. I also saw a fuse for assist step, your owners manual should have the fuse location.
I don't have assist step operation. My database isn't much help. I won't be much help. goodluck
I would focus on the trigger switch first. It should be relatively easy to attach a jumper wire across the switch lead contacts.(Remove the blade for safety) The saw motor should run full speed. If that checks out, replace the switch. If the saw still fails, check motor brushes, then bearings, etc
does the motor stop? If not the gears are worn between armature and spindle. If it does stop you could be applying too much pressure trying to cut with a blunt blade or there is an armature fault.
First thing to check is if you got the blade on the right way. If it's backwards it will cut but it overworks the motor and can cause it to get hot and sluggish. Next check the condition of the brushes and where they make contact with the armature. If worn the same condition can arrise.
There is no fuse in the Skil 3400 saw. Check your cord, then brushes. You might have a broken brush spring, causing one brush to hang up in brush tube. Possibly there maybe a lot of sawdust holding a brush up.
Your motor brushed sound like they're gone bad. Some electric motors have two small plugs on the side which house the brushes. See if yours has this and get new parts. The other possibility is that the bearings are corroded and has built up enough resistance to stop everything. Might not be able to replace those, however.
I would check to see that ID of the blade arbor matches the OD of the motor arbor, and you are not missing an adapter ring. Then I would get some acetone and a wire brush clean all surfaces where the blade seats. This is also good practice for Jacobs chucks on drills, that allow the drill bits to spin.
Unfortunatly the speed controls cannot be repaired, they can only be replaced. You will have to find a Ryobi dealer in your area and get a new speed controler.
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