DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement

Written By: Jonathan Hicks
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DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

This guide will explain the disassembly of the shaft housing and replacement of the shaft.

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    • Remove the battery before disassembly.

    • Remove the shoe by pressing the yellow button on the left side of the hand grip.

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    • Remove the two M8x18mm T20 bolts from the front plate.

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    • Pull the front of the grip while holding the saw body in place.

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    • Remove the four M8x18mm T20 screws on the top of the gearbox.

    • Pull the top of the gearbox off and set the saw body aside.

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    • Remove the black plastic dust covers using the plastic pry bar.

    • Remove the two M5 lock nuts using a 5/16" socket.

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    • Turn the housing over and remove the two countersunk M5x17mm T20 bolts from the shaft yoke.

    • Remove the yoke.

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    • Pull the shaft out of the front of the housing.

    • Leave the shaft saddle in place over the holes in the cover.

    • Re-grease before re-assembly. If there are metal shavings or pieces of the broken shaft left in the gearbox make sure to remove them before re-greasing.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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