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DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement, Removing shoe and boot.: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  2. DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

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

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  3. DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

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  5. DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement, Blade Shaft: step 4, image 1 of 2 DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement, Blade Shaft: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  6. DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  7. DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

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

    • Remove the yoke.

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  8. DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 DeWalt DCS380 Blade Shaft Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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Conclusion

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

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