How to Replace the Guard on a DeWALT DW708 Miter Saw
If you're looking for help replacing the broken or outdated guard on your DeWalt DW708, you've come to the right place. DeWalt has released a new guard that offers more stability and safety than the guard that originally came with the model. The guide below will serve as easy instructions for anyone wishing to do this repair on their own in thirty minutes or less.
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Removing the guard
1. Remove the blade
Use a socket wrench to loosen and remove the nut holding the blade to the saw.
2. Remove the guard linkage screw
Remove the linkage screw that's located on the backside of the saw.
3. Remove the inner-blade flange
The inner-blade flange will simply slide right off of the saw.
4. Remove the guard spring
With the inner-flange removed you'll now have access to the guard spring -- remove the three screws securing this to the saw and set it aside.
5. Pull the guard away from the saw
Pull the guard off of the center hub and remove it from the saw.
Installing the new guard
1. Install the new guard plate and wear ring
Place the wear ring on the guard plate and position them on the center hub of the saw.
2. Reinstall the guard spring
Place the guard spring over the guard plate that you just installed -- then fasten it to the saw with the three screws that were removed earlier.
3. Replace the guard linkage screw
The new guard set will include a new self-tapping metal screw for use with installation. Simply use a screw driver to fasten the new screw through the linkage and into the casting on backside of the saw.
4. Install the rubber bumpers on the new guard
You'll need to re-use the rubber bumpers attached to the old guard on your new guard.
These are held in place by retaining rings that are extremely difficult to remove without breaking. We recommend purchasing some new ones to prevent any extra headaches.
Place the bumpers on the new guard and secure them by pressing down on the new retaining ring with a socket.
5. Place the new guard onto thew new guard plate
Secure the guard onto the new guard plate with the two self-tapping screws included with the new guard kit.
6. Reinstall the flanges and the blade
Place the flange onto the guard plate.
Then place the blade over the flange and secure it with the blade washer and nut.
Conclusion
And that's how easy it is to replace the lower guard on your DeWalt miter saw. This repair can be performed by anyone with basic knowledge of tools in less than an hour, saving you valuable time and money compared to a repair shop.
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