Suggestions???????

[jblock9907]

I have a Dewalt 788 and a few days ago it started knocking. After a little research the screw that is on the vertical assembly was loose and the nut was gone. I replaced the screw, tightened everything up and began to saw. The speed of the blade was very slow. I tried to adjust it using the knob. My saw now has only 2 speeds, slow and very slow. Cannot increase the speed. Any suggestions????

[DWSUDEKUM]

Sounds like you might have tightened it a little too tight.  Try backing off that tightness on that nut a little bit.  How old is your saw btw?

 

DW

[jblock9907]

Thanks. I will try that. A little over 2 years old. I tried harsh language and when that didn't work I knew it had to be something a little more serious.

[amazingkevin]

I have a Dewalt 788 and a few days ago it started knocking. After a little research the screw that is on the vertical assembly was loose and the nut was gone. I replaced the screw, tightened everything up and began to saw. The speed of the blade was very slow. I tried to adjust it using the knob. My saw now has only 2 speeds, slow and very slow. Cannot increase the speed. Any suggestions????

Time to watch the dw788 repair videos on u-tube

[rjR]

Listen to A.K. DW asks him questions on the 788!

[jblock9907]

You tube was the first place I went to. That how I found out how to repair the knocking. Couldn't find anything that addressed the variable speed.

[Dan]

I had a slow motor problem with a Craftsman saw and it ended up being the motor and motor control board. I hope this isn't your problem. Is it under warranty?

[jblock9907]

No. No more warranty.

[ike]

It could be in the speed control .or the motor.

IKE