yes, the tab on the side of the motor casting broke off...
It is probably possible to weld using an overlay, rather than a tack type of weld, but one would need a pricey welding rod or wire.
the more I use it without the depth stop, the more I prefer having the depth laid out on the cutter bar, but a depth stop for the shallow work would probably still be nice.
Can't beleive I'm the only one who has broken this, it seems like an obvious weak point.