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manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« on: December 22, 2012, 11:04:43 pm »
Hi,
My scroll saw has developed a knocking when you increase speed to over #4. I found a fix-it on the net but it refers to the manual and part numbers. I purchased my saw second hand and it didn't have a manual with it. Can anyone help me with this?
cheers Michael

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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2012, 11:21:37 pm »
Michael. . .

If you haven't already,    You might check out their web site and  see  if they  carry  the manuals online.

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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2012, 12:07:02 am »
Thanks guys,
I tried dewaltservicenet.com but that was a disaster, they are rebuilding the site i think (nothing worked).
I am in Australia and dewalt here reckon they never imported any scroll saws but mine is a Type 1 made in Canada and is marked 788XE which I have found out was the imported model into Australia. Have little chance of finding one here!
Perhaps I should be asking if anyone has had this problem and found an easy-fix for it? That a complete novice could master!
cheers Michael

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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 12:21:08 am »
Hi,  You may be in luck !!!! I've got the Instruction Manual for the DW788. My saw was maded in Canada and is type 1. How can I help you.

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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2012, 04:00:08 am »
Here is the parts list. I don't know if it will help:

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/dewalt-dw788-type-scroll-saw-parts-c-1009_2631_2632.html

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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2012, 05:43:33 am »
Try also reading Rick Hutcheson's site about tune ups and repairs.  :)

http://www.scrollsaws.com/SawReviews/DewltTuneUp.htm
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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2012, 12:13:14 pm »
The manual that comes with the DeWalt saw, weather it's a type I or a type II is useless! All it does is show you how to set it up. As was suggested, go to Ricks site for a fix on your problem.
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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2012, 02:53:13 pm »
I agree with dgman. I have the manual ,but does not say anything about parts or repair.If there anything in the manual you would like,I'd be happy to copy it and send to you.Good Luck !!!
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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 09:06:22 pm »
I have the diagram mentioned in digital format, willing to forward if you provide email address.

Found your address and sent the diagram.
« Last Edit: December 23, 2012, 09:09:40 pm by Al W »
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Re: manual for a DeWalt 788 wanted!
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2012, 11:22:47 pm »
Thank you everyone, you have been wonderful and very, very helpful!
I got an easy fix from Rick's site (I am sure I can follow the instructions) Al emailed me a copy of the parts diagram that others had directed me to. After Christmas I will correct the problem and let you know how I go.
Thanks again and have a very happy and Blessed Christmass everyone.
Michael

 

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