I can't get regular reciprocating saw blades to work? Are there special blades for this saw?
1989040
No just go to Lowes or Home Depot to get the blades. Just ensure you are using the right type of blade for the material you are trying to cut.
1989041
Not to my knowledge - I have bought everything from Harbor Freight to Bosch - you just have to make sure you have the blade release lever all the way up and I also find that it seems to be somewhat sensitive to the position of the alternating head. If you can not get the blade in far enough to catch get you hands away from the blade end of the saw and pulse the trigger. Then try again. Here are a few I have used. http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-RP95-9-Inch-Cutting-reciprocating/dp/B000FAIUU2/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1413336557&sr=8-14&keywords=sawzall+blades http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-RW66-6-Inch-Cutting-reciprocating/dp/B000FAKY56/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1413336906&sr=8-8&keywords=Reciprocating+Saw+Blades http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-general-purpose-bi-metal-reciprocating-saw-blade-assortment-12-pc-68923.html
1989042
there is lever up near the front on the lift hand side. lift it put as far and it will let go and then it releases the blade.
809083
Depends on what you are cutting. Any standard reciprocating saw blades will work in this Bosch unit, you don't have to spend a ton of money. Again, it really depends on what your are cutting and the type of cut desired. Good luck.
2063351
Either problem with set up or with the saw. I have never had a problem. Sorry, not much help.
283631
Call the company. They actually make a special chain for this saw. I found that out the hard way.
1373445
No idea, sorry. My saw works fine and have had no issues with it. I would call Poulan direct and get list of area shops who would be able to work on your saw. Good luck!
214589
Hi, I'm not sure I can find these blades available. Can you send me just a couple to try? What we have now just isn't working. It was a Christmas gift that went all wrong. I am so sorry this has happened. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I sencerely thank you.
1000841
I don't know. I was just getting ready to figure that out. Mine could use a new blade. If I couldn't find it on Amazon I was going to try Lowes. It's my go to store.
1695347
Hi Cal, just to make sure I understand your question, you want to do precision cuts using the reciprocating saw? Hence your comment about the saw working for angles, molding and doors. My answer to the above is I would not use a reciprocating saw for precision cuts where you may need to join two pieces of wood at an angle or cut a door to size. The blades of the reciprocating saw are very flexible and move a lot, the action from the saw is pretty fast and shaky. If you want to have a precision cut you need a miter saw, a table saw or a circular saw (depending on the job) where the circular blade is firmer and you can control the precision of the cut. I hope this helps! Good luck.
1547187
There should be a wrench that came with it, usually slide into the back of the saw, there is a holder for it there, make sure the saw is unplugged and unscrew the bolt in the center, using something like a piece of wood to keep the blade from rotating while unscrewing the bolt
1764357
Charlie - I am having the exact same problem with my brand new Makita UC3530A. Unfortunately, I found that many others were encountering similar problems with the saw not channeling the oil to the chain only after I had already purchased mine. I called Makita corporate customer service about the problem, and they suggested that I take it to a Makita service center. I am planning to take it to the Makita service center in Houston next week. The Makita rep at corporate HQ said that I evidently have a defective unit. I don't think so. I think this is a basic design defect with this saw because so many others are having a similar problem. I will see what the Makita service center folks have to say, and if I am not satisfied that this is a fixable problem I am going to return it to Amazon and buy something else. I regret that I might have to do so because the saw cut beautifully until I unknowingly dulled the chain to such an extent that it no longer cuts at all. The reason the blade dulled so quickly, of course, was that it was getting no oil to the chain, but I didn't realize that until the damage was already done. I hope this is of some help even though it certainly isn't a solution.
2050548
Dennis, I buy them on-line. You can find off-brand blades that fit and are cheaper but I personally prefer to spend a little more and get the Porter-Cable blade. Good Luck with your search.
656869
Try several different size blade attachments. Mine worked fine. Hope that helps
1928721
I didn't either unless it's part of the machine. Seems irrelevant though. Closest I can figure is the the knob to loosen/tighten the the nut that holds the bar tight so you can adjust the saw blade tension.
1987414
I have the same Dewalt 715 12" Miter saw and the arbor on my saw is to small to fit the laser and if I try to use it the blade comes lose no matter how much I tighten the bolt it just wont work. My saw or box don't have a type on it.
1641538
If the blade works on it yes. However it's only going to cut so far into it. I'd be looking at a different type of saw if I was trying to do that.
1754778
Yes, the blades fit most reciprocating saws. I have this one and a Ryobi and the blades fit both. Also, mine came with a soft side case.
1523734
you have to have a 1" arbor to use these blade's try a regular saw blade but get one with alot of teeth like one for cutting plywood i hope this help's