Difficulty
Difficult
Steps
8
Time Required
45 minutes
Sections
1
- Motor Assembly
- 8 steps
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Introduction
By replacing the motor assembly it will return the DWE305 to working condition. No special skills are required for this project.
What you need
Step 1
Motor Assembly
- Remove the large screw from the locking area of the device using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Remove the large screw from the locking area of the device using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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Step 2
- Remove all seven 3/4" button head Torx security screws on the left side of the handle with a Torx T20H screwdriver.
- Remove the left side of the handle shown in the second picture.
- Remove the single 3/4" button head Torx security screw from inside the handle using the Torx T15H screwdriver, and remove the trigger assembly from the handle and move aside.
Remove all seven 3/4" button head Torx security screws on the left side of the handle with a Torx T20H screwdriver.
Remove the left side of the handle shown in the second picture.
Remove the single 3/4" button head Torx security screw from inside the handle using the Torx T15H screwdriver, and remove the trigger assembly from the handle and move aside.
Step 3
- Use a Torx T20H scrrwdriver to remove the four 3/4" button head Torx security screws from inside the saw blade housing.
- Be cautious of the sharp points on the housing.
Use a Torx T20H scrrwdriver to remove the four 3/4" button head Torx security screws from inside the saw blade housing.
Be cautious of the sharp points on the housing.
Step 4
- Pull the black plastic cover (the shoe) from the device.
- Slide the black rubber component (the boot) off to expose the reciprocating shaft and metal plate.
- There will be white lithium grease used for lubrication on the internal surface of the cover.
Pull the black plastic cover (the shoe) from the device.
Slide the black rubber component (the boot) off to expose the reciprocating shaft and metal plate.
There will be white lithium grease used for lubrication on the internal surface of the cover.
Step 5
- Remove the rubber gasket from over the four Torx security screws at the base of the gear assembly on the lower part of the device.
- Be sure to make note of the proper facing and direction of this rubber gasket, and do not forget this piece during reassembly.
Remove the rubber gasket from over the four Torx security screws at the base of the gear assembly on the lower part of the device.
Be sure to make note of the proper facing and direction of this rubber gasket, and do not forget this piece during reassembly.
Step 6
- Remove the four 3/4" button head Torx security screws from the front with the Torx T20H screwdriver.
- Turn the device over and remove the two 3/4" screws from the handle area with the Torx T20H screwdriver.
Remove the four 3/4" button head Torx security screws from the front with the Torx T20H screwdriver.
Turn the device over and remove the two 3/4" screws from the handle area with the Torx T20H screwdriver.
Step 7
- Pull out the motor assembly and inspect it for damage or dust.
- The motor assembly is magnetic, so it may take a bit of force to remove it.
Pull out the motor assembly and inspect it for damage or dust.
The motor assembly is magnetic, so it may take a bit of force to remove it.
Step 8
- If there is damage, then replace or repair the device.
- If no damage is observed, then other components should be examined.
If there is damage, then replace or repair the device.
If no damage is observed, then other components should be examined.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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