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The blade and part of the housing that holds it in fell out of the saw while I was using it. I can't figure out how to reassemble it and am looking for a new manual. I don't see one available for purchase - are there other sources?
Did you want an original bound manual? Or would it be sufficient to download one from
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Reply: Repair Of Skil Jigsaw Model 4280
Dale
You need to buy the hole blade shaft assembley. part # 2610912739. its a whopping 3.36 :D eReplacementparts has them. Not a fun one to change out. Take you time, watch were the parts go.