STRAIN RELIEF (RTM727) 2610313327

I purchased a Skil 5500 Circular Saw with a bad cord for little money. Thinking I could just order a new cord and replace it, I felt I got a great deal. Little to my surprise the cords are obsolete and no longer available. I then checked the 5550 model and found the parts are compatible with the 5500, the handle on the 5500 is also molded ... Read more to accept parts from the 5550. I ordered the Grommet, Screws and Cable Clip, and purchased a new cord from the local big box lumberyard. The wires are attached to the switch using a \"push in\" type connection, no screws or eyelets. I used a paperclip to release the old wires from the switch, and found they are tinned, (solder coated). I installed the grommet on the new wire and checked wire for fit. I then tinned the wires on the new cord and pushed them into the connection points, and reassembled using the new clip and screws. All parts fit perfectly. This is a great fix for a 5500 saw with obsolete parts.

Remove saw handle screws, separate and remove cord clamp screws. Remove clamp and disconnect cord wire ends. Inspect components install new cord with replacement grommet. using the existing screws and clamp secure cable and reinstall handle. Test saw. Check blade rotation correct.

The model of my saw is a SKILSAW, 5 1/2 inch, HD5510 ... I removed the bolts and screws holding the guide and put it back together in the reverse manner that I took it apart . However when it came to the cord I had a concern due to the way the cord connected to the switch. I went to the skillsaw website And on u tube but couldn\'t find an ... Read more ything that could assist me. So I just went slow and after further review of the wire connection to the switch I noticed a small hole next to each of the wires.
I have done alot of residential wireing and recognized that the hole was the same as on plugs and switches and was there to help in the removal of the wires. I took a small pointed tool.. put it slowly in the hole and pressed down and at the same time I pulled the wire out. I suggest taking a picture
To help you remember the way to reroute your new cord.....

Split the handle and removed the cord by loosening the ground screw and removing the power leads by inserting a screw driver into the release holes. Reversed the process and reassembled.

Removed the back cover of the drill, then removed the cord wires from the switch and removed the cord clamp. Slipped off the old grommet off of the cord then slipped the new one on the cord. Connected the wires to the switch and replaced the cord clamp, then screwed the back cover of the drill back on.