Ray, Thanks for all the info. I have solved the problem a different way.
With encouragement from hubby, went out and upgraded. It was time anyhow. Now that I am retired, I have been spending hours per day on the saw. Purchased this yesterday. New but open box so got a deal on it. $1,000 Canadian! I feel blessed that I am in a position to be able to do that.
This will now give me time to tinker with the DeWalt and not get (as)frustrated.