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Craftsman Reciprocating Saw replace the tool-less blade clamp

CRAFTSMAN Saw Parts Model 32017196

There are 2 types of clamps that hold the blade in that type of saw.

Since this one most likely has the type where the blade is held in place with a set screw and a "U" shaped piece of metal that holds the blade tight against the shaft. There should be a screw hole in the shaft of the saw. The blade rest next to the shaft and then the metal piece clamps the blade against the shaft. This is all held in place by a set screw that screws into the shaft. This screw uses a hex key to remove and tighten it.

If your tool doesn't have this style then it should have a twisting clamp. This will rotate and release the blade. Sometimes a pliers is needed to loosen the collar, but not to tight tho.

Hi there, Your saw is not listed but you can call this number and they may be able to help you.If your saw has rubber where the saw blade fits just push it back on the shaft and insert the blade they can face frontwards or backwards.If its an older model they had a set key tightened with an Allen wrench.Thank You for choosing FixYa.com. P.S. unplug or remove the battery when changing the blade.
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To install blade into saw:
1. Loosen set screw.
2. Insert blade shank from the front between the reciprocating shaft and the blade clamp.
Locate hole in blade over pin on reciprocating shaft.
3. Tighten set screw. If the blade should break off and the shank does not come out of the clamp,
be sure the set screw is loose and eject the shank with a nail or pointed object.

The gears are stripped internally in the saw...it will need to be repaired..

heatman101

look at front off saw , where blade is,there is a hex (allen) bolt, screw, or a lever on the side of saw

have you tried Sears?

Tighten the two setscrews that clamp against the blade.

If you see a set screw where the blade goes, loosen it a few turns. Then run the saw, it should spit out the broken blade. If it has a manual release for the blade, press the release while tapping the blade holder.