Abstract: A motor braking circuit arrangement, for use with a series/universal motor and a power supply for supplying power to the motor, including two separately actuable switches electrically interconnecting a separate braking winding with the motor to effect braking when either of the two switches are deactuated. The circuit arrangement includes a field winding wound about the motor stator and electrically connected in series with the motor armature winding. The separate brake winding is wound about the stator. The two switches are series-connected, and each switch is capable of assuming a first position associated with normal motor operation and a second position associated with motor braking wherein the separate brake winding is electrically connected in parallel with the motor armature. The switches may be single-pole, double-pole or combinations thereof.