Change blade I borrowed a Dewalt jigsaw model DW321 an I can't figure out how to change the blade

Front bearing need changing

• There are differend models a little change to find the parts after some years its obsolete.
  

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place the shaft in the fully up position and give the collet holder a tap to move it back up further
sometimes they jam from metal, dust and grit
sometimes a bit of WD-40 or like item will lubricate the movement and make it easy to pull up

Most Dewalt manuals are available here: https://servicenet.dewalt.com/Home . There are 40 Dewalt power tools with 321 in the model number. Several are jigsaws. There are two types for the DW321 (TO3PAK-2LE JIG SAW) jigsaw. Please look at the label on the jigsaw to ensure that you get the correct model and type. The direct link to the manual for the DW321 Type 1 is currently https://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/GetDocument?docName=402086-01,DW321.pdf&productId=2841&productType=3001&documentId=24909&translatedFileName=http://documents.dewalt.com/documents/English/Instruction%20Manual/402086-01,DW321.pdf .

To change the regular blade on the DW321 type 1, unplug the power tool. To remove the blade, pull the knob on the top of the jigsaw up about 1/4". Rotate the knob counterclockwise until the clamp opens. Do not force the knob after it stops. Insert the blade making sure that the back edge of the blade fits into the support roller. Rotate the knob clockwise until it clicks and then push it down.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

DeWalt DW331 Instruction Manual Page 2

This should help.

Please check out the instructions on ehow.com this should help you.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4912250_change-dewalt-jigsaw-blade.html

UNPLUG TOOL. To remove the blade, lift the knob on the top of the jig saw approximately 1/4".

Rotate the knob counterclockwise until the clamp is open (Figure 8a). Do not force the knob once

it stops. Insert the blade as shown. Make sure the back edge of the blade fits into the support roller.

Tighten clamp by turning top knob clockwise until you hear a click. Push knob down.
For "T" shank blades, insert blade to the shoulder of the shank.

Look at manual on the link below.

http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/documents/English/Instruction%20Manual/402086-01,DW321.pdf

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this is a keyless change system and there is a lever on the side that you need to lift to remove/install blades. This tool uses the "t" shank blades. If you still need assistance go to Dewaltservicenet.com and in the middle of the site at the bottom type in the model number and you can view this manual online or download it, It is 7 pages long. Let me know if you need more assistance.

1. Lift the black handle/knob approximately ¼”.
2. Turn the handle/knob counterclockwise 5-7 full turns until blade chuck is completely open, keep the black knob pulled up as you turn it.
3. Insert “T” shank or universal jigsaw blades into the chuck making certain that the back edge of the blade fits into the support roller. Please note that when using “T” shank blades, insert the blade to the shoulder of the shank.
4. With the knob/handle still in the up position, turn the handle/knob clockwise until the knob starts to ratchet.
5. Push the handle/knob down. The blade is completely installed at this point.

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