At some point during the life of your DW718 you will have a tough decision to make: replace the brushes to keep the tool running or replace the tool. For obvious reasons, replacing an expensive miter saw is not the desirable option here. So you replace the brushes. You can take your saw to a repair shop, wait several days or weeks while it gets repaired, then pay more than you need to--or you can order brushes directly from eReplacementParts.com and swap them out yourself, saving both your time and money. The repair takes about 10 minutes, only requires a screwdriver and pliers, and will help breathe new life into your saw. When your brushes fail, we have you covered.
Remember to use our DeWalt parts finder to find the right brushes for your miter saw and fix it right the first time.
1. Remove the cover
Remove the two screws that secure the brush cover. Then remove the cover and set it aside.
2. Remove the brushes
Use your needle-nose pliers to remove the brush leads.
Lift the brush springs out of the way, and remove the brushes from the saw.
3. Install the new brushes
Lift the springs out of the way and slide the new brushes into place.
Connect the wire leads to the saw.
4. Replace the cover
Replace the cover and tighten the screws to finalize the repair.
Conclusion
Replacing the brushes on your DeWalt DW718 is a repair you can easily handle yourself. If you always have an extra set of brushes on hand, your work will only get derailed for about 10 minutes--no more waiting on repair shops or parts.
Remember to use our power tool parts finder to find the OEM parts for your DeWalt tools and the other power tools you rely on.
