Depending on the type of capacitor the polarity can be important. I know electrolytic capacitor if reverse insert can be damaged, I am not sure what type of cap is used in this application.
Since the saw works on AC, there's no polarity on the cap.
Mike
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Thanks for the information on no polarity. I can't believe how much sawdust gets through the capacitor cover. It was caked with sawdust and with moisture in garage, not a good environment for the wires tips that slide over the ends of the capacitor.