skil model77 type 17 melted armature wire replacement ??????? Can it be done ???

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Hi,
I own a skil model 77 type 17 that is approx 20 years old but, lightly used and in great condition. I was cutting some stringers for some stairs out of 2x12's and all of the sudden it quit working. It made a sound like it was under water and then quit working.
Its funny right before that I thought to myself "this is a bad ass tool, its never let me down" FYI don't ever say that to yourself about anything otherwise it quits working.
Anyway....I had it plugged it to a long 14ga extension cord, and I think I overheated the switch. Later when I took the handle apart to look at the switch, it looked like the bottom of the switch was cooked a little and the wires that are attached to the armature were melted at the switch, one of them was severed all the way through.
Since I can't take the saw farther apart without alot more effort, I am asking if anyone knows if the armature wires can be replaced or are they molded into the armature ?
Do I have to buy a whole new armature if the wires are messed up ????

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ok, so nobody replied... I'll get over it....
Here's what happened...
I ended up ordering a new switch, 8' cord and handle.
I soldered a wire with a terminal on it from the old cord to the wire that was melted put it all back together and she worked !!!
maybe get another 20 years out of it !!!