Dewalt 20 V DCS 381 Saw Blade Lever replacement ?!

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DwTedIIMember since Nov 2012Nov 5, 2015 12:24 PM CT

Hi ALL!

I have a Dewalt 20 V DCS 381 reciprocating saw I got as a part of the 5 piece kit . It IS under 3 years , so the warrantee is good, but a pain, because the factory place is an hour away. Yes I know that Dewalt with send me a shipping coupon, but I’ll be without the tool for some time !

So I’m wondering how difficult is it to replace that little yellow blade thing ?

I have looked on youtube and the web can’t find anything !

And the part is easy to get on Ebay.

Thanks, Ted

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Nov 5, 2015 12:43 PM CT

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Doesn’t look too complicated.

framerMember since Jan 2011Nov 5, 2015 9:17 PM CT

53? real easy. all you have to do is remove 2 torx screws in front.

DwTedIIMember since Nov 2012Nov 6, 2015 1:18 PM CT

Really ! Just those 2 torx screws ?

How is the blade lever held in ?

Does it just snap in ?

If all above is true….I’ll just order me up a blade lever from the old Ebay !

THX, Ted

framerMember since Jan 2011Nov 6, 2015 9:22 PM CT

Yes it real easy. You may have to slide the rubber boot forward a bit, which you can do since you’d have the torx screws removed anyways.

DwTedIIMember since Nov 2012Nov 7, 2015 8:35 AM CT

Thanks framer !

Gonna order replacement right now from the old Ebay !

Ted