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i have a model DW 708 sliding compound miter saw and it is little used and a good saw. However, the trigger switch has gone bad and when i tried to order a new one i discovered that the trigger has been discontinued so i emailed DeWalt to ask for help. below is the email and their response.
From me:
the switch has gone bad on my fairly new saw. a repacement is no longer available (part # 153609-00). surely, you are not going to tell me i have to throw away a saw for want of a switch? Can you give me some switch information and availability of compatable switches
From them:
Dear William, thank you for contacting DEWALT on-line support.
Unfortunately that part is no longer available. however if you contact your closest factory service center listed below they may have an alternative switch to recommend.
I expected something better than a punt to a local service center that “may have an alternative” particuarly, when this switch is probably the part that needs to be replaced the most on most power tools.
If its no longer made they can’t do anything really. Check ebay, they are on there.