Blade falling out of De
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In all the times that I have used this saw. I have never had a blade fall out. The only time a blade came out was when I failed to close the lock all the way. This is a really good saw. It has done well by me. Rick
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I have used this saw a lot with no problems. When I first bought it the blades would fall out occasionally. Now, I firmly push the blade into the slot before closing the blade release lever - no problems. Also be sure you have the correct blade type for this saw. If you do both of those and the problem continues, call DeWalt or bring it to a local service center.
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Kathleen, I wish that I could help you (read my review--Tom Sheffield) but since the third time fixing this jigsaw I have gone with Bosch with zero problems. I still use the Dewalt but now I no longer change the blade as I only use it with the flush cut blade, and not often. I am afraid it will break again the next time I attempt to release the blade. For what it's worth I no longer deal with Makita either--Bosch had become my go to company for power tools.
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Hi. The previous responses about the blade lock and/or seating the blade may be the problem. Another thought was that the blades are not the "t" type blades required for the saw. I have had no problems with my saw and really like it.
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In all the times that I have used this saw. I have never had a blade fall out. The only time a blade came out was when I failed to close the lock all the way.This is a really good saw. It has done well by me. Rick
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I have had no issues with the blade falling out as long as it is seated correctly. Check by hand when tool is unplugged if blade is tight.
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This razor dropping from two feet, hitting a solid surface and breaking would be consistant with the materials used in the making off it. These are well built instruments that are not made with the same metals as heavy equipment. Why should a manufacturer be responsible for such an accident. If you have troubles dropping such instruments, perhaps you could consider one of the DE razors made with stainless steel. Stainless steel is more durable and has a better chance of surviving accidental drops. Best of luck Daniel. SHAVE ON!!
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I bought this saw last July and we've used it a dozen times or so with no problems... Anyway, today it refused to relinquish the blade for a while. After rinsing the blade release area with hot water (we use it to cut frozen meats) it gave up the blade. We're thinking a bone fragment may have gotten lodged up in the release mechanism.
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On my unit the 3 screws that hold the blade will not release. I have tried both directions...thinking they may be reverse thread...still no movement.Tried some penetrant...no luck.Any thoughts
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First thing I would do is get a new electrician . He had to really work at it to break one of the blades. Then call Minka Aires customer service number to see how to order new blades. If there is a local retailer for the company they may be able to order for you also.
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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.
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Swivel the locking lever and pop it out. It's not hard to do. Take the old blade with you to the store as there is a bewildering selection.
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There is a small piece of metal that acts as a clip. It locks in to prevent the knife from closing and possibly cutting your fingers. take that small metal piece and pull it to the left and it should allow the blade to be put back in place.
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Check if the rubber gasket on the retainer nut is intact. Also I had to use a lot of force to screw the parts together tightly. Maybe someone can help you with more strength. Most likely the leak is where blade and retainer nut meet together.
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Turn it upside dow and place your foot into the handle. push down really hard on the blade and you should here a snap and then it will be sturdier. This should solve the problem. Feel free to contact me again if you still can't get it.
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the question should be answered by dewalt. has the problem with the blade holder shaft breaking off been addressed and corrected by dewalt?
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Im no expert, but try checking out the container for cracks, take the blade out using the wrench, clean it up and put it back in.
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I'm in the same position. It was recalled due to a possible blade ejection.http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09311.html
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Take one of your remaining blade holders and place on paper -- holding it steady use a pencil to mark where the holes are at on the paper - I also traced around mine, but I don't think you have to do that -- it is the most accurate way to get measurements for what you need for replacement. Then if I remember right I did an internet search on the this blade vs. my measurements to make sure -- and there was a drawing out there that indicated it matched up -- and it did perfectly :) Good luck!
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The blade is a unit that simply slips over the center post. The blade are attached, not removable from the plastic that they are imbedded in. It should simply lift off the center post. If is doesn't come off easily, then you will need to contact Oster and complain. I was very unhappy with this appliance. I used it once and then donated it to a charity. Better to spend the money and buy a small Cuisinart... they actually work the way they are supposed to.
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I had the same problem when I first attached the blade....and the instructions sucked; I had to figure out how to do it myself. Vibrated so bad that I couldn't hold it. I simply took the blade off and flipped it over and reattached it and that solved it completely. It runs as smoothly and powerfully as I could want now.
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It is rat tail tang so dont go swinging it around. If you swing it the blade will fall out most likely