DW303 blade stuck | Tools In Action

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Pap344Member since Sep 2021Sep 22, 2021 1:21 PM CT

I have a DeWalt Model 303 (wired) sawzall and the blade is stuck in the clamp and I cannot remove it. I removed the screw (part # 99164-06), but the blade is still stuck. Any ideas on how to get the blade out? The blade moves from side to side but won’t come out something is holding it in place still.

Eric – TIAMember since Jan 2010Sep 23, 2021 8:45 AM CT

My guess is the pin is still engaged and holding the blade in place since it will move side to side. I believe that has a chuck release on the side where you lift up. If so, take a look to see if it is even engaging the chuck. If not, use a screwdriver and you should be able to push up on the chuck and release the blade. If not let me know.

D LongMember since Aug 2024Aug 1, 2024 1:44 PM CT

@Eric – TIA I am having the same issue. The pin will not disengage. dw303. Tried lubricant, pliers, screwdriver. Bout ready to toss it

RT29Member since Feb 2018Aug 2, 2024 12:59 AM CT

I had this happen on a DeWalt I used to have. Try holding the release lever and run the saw, and / or Try (with screw still removed) run saw and tap blade tip on the ground a few times while it is running. Hopefully one of these work.