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   Sphere | Feb 14, 2009 05:07pm | #1

   Flip the lever sideways on the nose. And use bosch shank blades or they fall out. I got mine sittin right here.

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   FatRoman | Feb 14, 2009 05:08pm | #2

   Scroll about 2/3 down for a photo

   http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/Tool_Reviews/dewalt_dw933.htm

   Changing the blade on this machine is simple- remove the battery and then lift the blade release mechanism and turn it anti-clockwise a few turns and the blade will drop out.

   Insert the new blade and then tighten the blade release mechanism clockwise and the magnesium jaws grab the blade.

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   Sphere | Feb 14, 2009 05:11pm | #3

   ooops, mine is the 330, ez as pie. No removing anything or tightening anything.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   Matt | Feb 14, 2009 05:41pm | #4

   That was fast!!  Thanks guys (Roman).  Yea Duane... I think yours is different.

   OK - I got it, but with difficulty.  Maybe mine is defective or something?  It looks like the link fat roman posted.  My guess is that the design sux so they abandoned it.

   I lift the lever on the top (actually jerk it up as it doesn't raise easily at all) and rotate it counter-clock-wise about 4 turns and then jerk the blade out.  I'll get a few Bosch blades and see if that helps with the fall-out problem.

   Edited 2/14/2009 9:43 am ET by Matt

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   Jebadia | Feb 14, 2009 07:26pm | #5

   Matt,I have that saw and have had the same issues until I was told how to tighten the blade correctly. Once you have the old blade out and put in the new one you need to turn the knob/handle deal clockwise until it clicks 3 times. Lower the knob back to its normal position and the blade should not come out. It may take a couple of trials but once you figure it out its a snap.

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   Matt | Feb 14, 2009 10:00pm | #6

   Hummm...  Mine doesn't click.  On yours, is it rather difficult to pull the black release knob up?

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   Sasquatch | Feb 15, 2009 12:26am | #7

   I had the same problem with mine.  I think it was a design flaw.  The grip improved after I made sure to pull the handle all the way up before turning.  If you look closely on the blade holder while turning the handle both ways, you will see how to proceed.

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   Matt | Feb 15, 2009 01:07am | #8

   Thanks... LeMe try that.