so, ive been ignoring the squealing sound my blower was making for the last couple weeks, since i havent got paid in awhile (i dont get paid until the general pays the contractors, and they dont pay till the building is finished and all final inspections are passed) and finally the blower craps out on me. nothing in any of the switch positions. also, my boss got his gangbox (basically a huge toolchest with all the tools and materials for the job) stolen from the back of his truck today, so it doesnt look like im gonna get paid for a good long time.

suggestions?