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To replace a blade on a DeWalt miter saw, follow these steps:
1. Unplug the saw and ensure the blade has stopped spinning.
2. Locate the blade lock button or pin on the saw’s motor housing.
3. Press and hold the blade lock button or insert the pin to secure the blade in place.
4. Use a wrench to loosen the arbor nut holding the blade in place. Rotate it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the arbor nut, outer blade washer, and old blade from the saw.
6. Place the new blade onto the arbor, ensuring the teeth face the correct direction.
7. Reinstall the outer blade washer and arbor nut, tightening it clockwise with a wrench.
8. Release the blade lock and ensure the blade is securely in place.
9. Plug in the saw and test the new blade before use.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific model of DeWalt miter saw.
DeWalt is a company that produces power tools for woodworking, such as table saws, miter saws, power drills, routers, and more. DeWalt’s miter saws come in different models that can bevel to the left or right, some only bevel to the left, and others are sliding miter saws. All of these models use a 12-inch circular saw blade. If the blade becomes dull, you can easily replace it on a DeWalt miter saw in just a few minutes.
Step 1
Start by unplugging the miter saw from the power outlet.
Step 2
Next, pull the locking pin and raise the blade of the miter saw to its highest position. Hold the blade guard with your right hand and lift it.
Step 3
Find the screw for the blade guard bracket, located just in front of the saw’s arbor bolt. Loosen this screw by turning it counter-clockwise two times, and lift the upper blade guard as far up as it can go.
Step 4
Slowly rotate the saw blade by hand and press the spindle lock button on the right side of the blade. The blade should lock in place when the spindle lock is fully depressed.
Step 5
Hold the spindle lock with your right hand and loosen the arbor bolt by turning it clockwise with the wrench that came with the saw. Remove the arbor bolt and outer washer, then lift the blade off the arbor.
Step 6
Take a new saw blade and place it onto the arbor, making sure that the carbide teeth on the bottom of the blade are facing the rear of the saw. Use the wrench to tighten the arbor bolt and washer onto the arbor, securing the blade. Release the spindle lock with your right hand.
Step 7
Slide the upper blade guard down onto the blade guard bracket screw and tighten the screw to secure the upper guard. Allow the lower guard to cover the bottom of the saw blade.
Step 8
Finally, plug in the saw and perform a test cut.
