Joey Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Hi, My Dewalt s/s is knocking from setting 6 through the end #8. I've adjusted the rod item# 24 counterclockwise twice ( 2 full turns). The knocking is still there. What else should I be looking for? Facing the saw, I turned the rod to the left, am I correct? Thank you, Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbug Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 had mine enough time for 6 projects and it developed a knock. Took it to a dewalt service center and they tried to fix (still bad when I picked up) and Dewalt ended up send me a new replacement DW788 for it. had the option of full refund or replacement,took 6 days to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Normally adjusting the tension rod will only affect the tension settings. Check Rick's site for other options. http://scrollsaws.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Vector01 Thank you, I will check out Ricks web sight. Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hi , Checked out Rick's site. Got some good Ideas. When I opened my saw I did not see any thing out of the ordinary. I did notice on the circuit board there are 2 pots. I called Dewalt and was told that the pots were set by the company who made the board and Dewalt had no further info on them. Has anyone tried to adjust these pots? Or know just what their function is? thank you, Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Hi joey,my dw788 was knocking louder and louder, and the problem was the nut came off the connecting rod conneted to the motor.it's behind the rod so you have to feel behind it .i put it back on and it''s never been so quiet,ever.don't know if this is the same problem as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Kevin, Thank you for the info. I ckecked it out and the nut was in place. Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 My problem lately is every time I stop the saw, when i try to lift the arm, it does not go up all the way. I always need to tap the foot pedal to make the head move a tad, then the arm lifts up the rest of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbatt Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Mine was also knocking but three turns on the tension rod took care of it. I did a lot of research on the problem. If adjusting the tension rod didn't take care of it and the nut on the conn rod was tight check for some play or slop in the bearing on the conn rod. The conn rod is in the back of the saw. I ordered one anyway because it's only a little over $21.00 and something told me to get it and have it on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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