I struggle with the blade guard binding on the start of the cut and sometimes in the middle of a cut. I've lifted it to start but thats really not ideal. Any suggestions?
1681014
check all the bolts that hold the guard on to make sure they are tight. Other than that I wouldn't know anything else.
1681015
Everything about this saw is built well including the blade guard. For controlled cuts this well built guard can get in the way and you note lifting it at the start of the cut helps. What I do for cuts against a guide rail is use a small piece of wire to hod the guard in the open when making these critical cuts. I know this is not the safest way but it gives me more control. Recently I used this technique on a 4' x 8' sheet of 3/4" maple plywood and was able to go directly from this saw to assembly with no cleanup much safer than using a table saw.
1681016
Take a bar of Dial soap and rub it on the points of the guard that make contact with the wood. Dial acts as a dry lubricant that works with wood (rub it on screws that are hard to tighten - amazing). Other brands of soap bars work, but not as well as Dial Gold. Every tool kit should have a bar. Don't use Lava soap.
1681017
My husband doesn't have this problem??????????? Is the guard bent? Are you setting the depth right? Maybe it is defective.
1681018
i am probably not the one to ask about this saw. i really don't care for it and have since purchased an alternate unit. my problem with saw is different from yours, but still ends in the same result of an unsatisfied customer. good luck
1681019
Have you adjusted the depth of the blade? It may be that the piece you are cutting is missing the guard entirely.
1681020
I'm just guessing, but you may have a problem with the guard on your particular saw. Mine has always woked very smoothly. I use my saw frequently, and am very happy with everything about it.
1975302
I find it best and safest to remove the blade cover and then adjust the blade to widest cutting position for cleaning... I used a damp sponge and always wear 'slash resistant gloves' that I purchased on Amazon.
786356
I have not had this problem but could see how it might be a possible consequence of a manufacturing defect. Normally it takes a deliberate effort to move the blade lock aside, to allow closing the blade.
244377
I find I have to squeeze the handles a little bit to make it easier to undo the black safety ring. Same thing when I need to lock the blades again.
1709249
Mine locks in place, bayonet style, with a half turn twist. Since it doesn't have standard threads you have to line it up properly and push it into place before turning. Wonder if that might be the problem??? Good luck. Rob
568812
Yeah, pull the blade off first and it only seems to come off in one direction. Love mine!
729013
I had the same issue. There is a catch in the handle of the knife. The catch is in the underside of the handle directly "facing" the sharp edge of the blade. Push it to the side and the blade goes back into the handle.
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I had the same frustration, at first, too. Out of that frustration I broke one of my cardinal rules, which is "to never force something". After putting on my toughest work gloves, I muscled it over the hub and between the plastic blade guard. It finally got seated properly. I don't know if I just got lucky or not, and am sure there are plenty out there who would call me a jerk for trying (and they are probably right). This saw is a very good tool overall. It's just too bad that the blade mounting instruction does not address this in more detail. If I had it to do again, I would try calling B&D;, first, to see if there is a better (or right) way to install the blade. I had the same frustration, at first, too. Out of that frustration I broke one of my cardinal rules, which is "to never force something". After putting on my toughest work gloves, I muscled it over the hub and between the plastic blade guard. It finally got seated properly. I don't know if I just got lucky or not, and am sure there are plenty out there who would call me a jerk for trying (and they are probably right). This saw is a very good tool overall. It's just too bad that the blade mounting instruction does not address this in more detail. If I had it to do again, I would... » Read More I had the same frustration, at first, too. Out of that frustration I broke one of my cardinal rules, which is "to never force something". After putting on my toughest work gloves, I muscled it over the hub and between the plastic blade guard. It finally got seated properly. I don't know if I just got lucky or not, and am sure there are plenty out there who would call me a jerk for trying (and they are probably right). This saw is a very good tool overall. It's just too bad that the blade mounting instruction does not address this in more detail. If I had it to do again, I would try calling B&D;, first, to see if there is a better (or right) way to install the blade. « Show Less
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Make sure you are centered on the arbor. I had this issue as well at first, but the blade was off center.
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I've owned this saw for years and for the past 2 I've used my thumb to manually raise the guard while pressing down on the handle until the bump in the guard slide passes the bearing. No one on my jobs has had a problem adapting, beside if you don't lift the guard slightly my saw will Not work.
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I had a lot of trouble at first and then it started working fine. The lever you push forward to release the blade wasn't going far enough forward. Work it and see if it loosens up and goes nearly all the way forward, where it is almost parallel with the blade. Then the blade will come out easily. Hope that works for you.
1235552
Sometimes you have to "adjust" the grip or the laser bracket itself. You just have to be careful. If you cut too little, you can cut again. If you cut too much.... Oh well.
468763
It does feel rough when you are just sliding back and forth but not when cutting. The problem I have is the guard linkage binding up when you first start to lower the saw
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make sure it isn't cracked underneath the blades where its two screws ..I haven't had that problem nor heard until now..i wouldn't hesitate to buy again..make sure u have them gapped correct as well could slighty thow u off..hope that helped
1831195
There is some type of spring mechanism that helps the blade fully open. Try looking it up on YouTube to see how it works.
390675
Hi, this is Mike. I have not had too change out mine yet but did look at it. If you look at the orange cutting head you will see an orange knob type lever. You will then need to slide it all the way to the unlocked position and it has black print to designate lock and unlocked position. Once in unlocked position you will need to grab the orange circular casing that holds the blade then wiggle and pull outward at the same time and it will unsnap from the main unit. The blade and the orange housing are replaced as an assembly to protect you from being cut by the sharp blade. Once that is removed simply snap in the new blade and housing into them main unit and slide the orange lever back to the locked position and you should be good to go. Hope this helps. Thanks, Mike
1139709
Did you try oiling the blade. But besides that I think it's a norm. If you have any problems email me thanks