How to Replace the Blade Adapter on a DeWALT Chop Saw (Model D28715)

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The blade adapter mounts to the saw's spindle, increasing the size of the arbor to one inch, so it can accept the abrasive wheel. The clamp washers fit over the blade adapter and sandwich the abrasive wheel between them.

The blade adapter is a very durable part. In fact, the most common reason to replace it, is simply that it might get lost when changing the blade. However, it is possible that the adapter could become worn down from years of use. An abrasive wheel that isn't tightened firmly can also slip and damage the blade adapter. In this case, the wheel may vibrate or spin out-of-round.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the blade adapter on a DeWALT chop saw (model D28715).

Let's talk chop.   REMOVING BLADE ADAPTER [top] 1. Unplug the saw.

Disconnect power to the saw.

  2. Remove the blade clamp.

Raise the blade guard.

Depress the wheel lock lever and rotate the wheel until the lock lever engages the slot inside the arbor.

Loosen and remove the blade clamp.

  3. Remove the blade adapter.

Remove the front blade washer.

Remove the abrasive wheel.

Remove the rear blade washer.

Slide the blade adapter away from the shaft.

  INSTALLING THE NEW BLADE ADAPTER [top] 4. Install the blade adapter.

Install the new blade adapter onto the shaft. The tapered side of the adapter should face the saw (the flat side of the adapter should face the wheel).

  REASSEMBLING THE UNIT [top] 5. Reinstall the blade.

Install the rear blade washer (the domed side of the washer should face the saw; the flat side of the washer should face the abrasive wheel).

Install the abrasive wheel.

Install the front blade washer (the flat side of the washer should face the abrasive wheel; the domed side of the washer should face away from the saw).

  6. Reinstall the blade clamp.

Depress the wheel lock lever and rotate the wheel until the lock lever engages the slot inside the arbor.

Install the blade clamp.

Tighten the blade clamp until the knob clicks at least 3 times.

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