To get the best results from your jigsaw, you need a sharp blade and a working blade roller. The blade roller helps keep the blade aligned above the sole plate as you cut, ensuring that you get smooth lines and curves. If your blade roller assembly wears heavily or breaks, you will need to replace it.
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Replacing the Blade Roller Assembly
1. Remove the retaining pin
Use a hammer and a punch to lightly tap the retaining pin out of the assembly.
2. Remove the assembly
Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to slide the blade roller out of the saw.
3. Install the new assembly
Slide the roller assembly into the saw. It's easiest if you align the tab on the assembly with the slot in the housing.
Then align the holes in the assembly with the ones on the saw.
4. Re-install the pin
Slide the retaining pin into place and tap it in with a hammer.
When the retaining pin is in far enough that you can't hit it without hitting the saw, use your punch to tap it in the rest of the way.
Conclusion
And that's how you can replace the blade roller assembly on a Bosch 1587avs jigsaw in about 10 minutes. This easy repair will keep you working--and will keep your saw cutting like new.
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