Two things about the wormdrive saws since they came to market- • Brand new, you should run it for 20 minutes, and then change the oil. The gears are new…and haven’t been run much. They leave shavings in the oil which should be discarded for fresh oil to remove those shavings. • Per the manual, the original and Mag 77 need to be warmed up prior to daily job site duty. This is especially important in cold weather. When I say warmed up, I mean running the saw for ten minutes. It may not seem like much, but these two things along with regular maintenance, will keep these saws running for decades.
Not sure about that. Did you get to run the saw any at all to kinda break in the brushes? I know it absolutely shouldn't be required but... Thanks for watching!
Exactly, 11.5 pounds and its considered the lightest WD circular saw. The aluminum 77 model weighs in at 14.5 pounds! Dayum! Thanks for watching Chris!
James, with saw in right hand, looking down from top, 1.5 inches on left side from blade to base edge, 3.5 inches on right side. Let me know if that helps. Thanks for watching!
Two things about the wormdrive saws since they came to market-
• Brand new, you should run it for 20 minutes, and then change the oil. The gears are new…and haven’t been run much. They leave shavings in the oil which should be discarded for fresh oil to remove those shavings.
• Per the manual, the original and Mag 77 need to be warmed up prior to daily job site duty. This is especially important in cold weather. When I say warmed up, I mean running the saw for ten minutes.
It may not seem like much, but these two things along with regular maintenance, will keep these saws running for decades.
Great advice on these saws!
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Thanks for posting, I just picked a hd77 up recently and hadn't thought to check if they filled it with oil. Heading out to the shop now!
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Work safe!
So if it has the oil is good to use it Straight out the box?
Just bought one yesterday brand new 179.00 I Watched your video 1st before taking it out of the Box.
It's an awesome saw!
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Very nice saw. Glad to see it had oil. Skilsaw makes some good saws. Have a good weekend Pm! See ya!
Thanks, you too!
Stay safe, the doggone tornado season is starting up!
@@pmtips4482 I know! Sucks! lol
Literally just bought one of the worm drive 8-1/4” today and it’s tripping every 20amp breaker in my house!
Not sure about that. Did you get to run the saw any at all to kinda break in the brushes? I know it absolutely shouldn't be required but...
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I just got one, now I am looking for a case or bag for it lol
Good luck!
Get the Makita, they don't need oil top ups or even check if they have oil out of the box.
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So 3:24 - yes, pre-oiled.
Thanks!
11 lbs? Might explain why framers have big biceps. I have the worm drive table saw, but haven't bothered to get a WD circular saw.
Exactly, 11.5 pounds and its considered the lightest WD circular saw. The aluminum 77 model weighs in at 14.5 pounds! Dayum!
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Sir my saw isn’t working
Did you plug it in?
Just kidding, did you ever figure it out?
I am using skilsaw...I have a problem. There is a lot of flame in the back of the device when using
Hello, that sounds like the brushes doing their job. The sparks will settle down after some use, they wear in a little.
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Did it make a rattling noise after you put a blade on it?
I never noticed anything like a rattle. I put a blade on it and she cut like a dream.
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ON the Base, what is the distance to the Left and Right of the blade? Thanks.
James, with saw in right hand, looking down from top, 1.5 inches on left side from blade to base edge, 3.5 inches on right side.
Let me know if that helps.
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@@pmtips4482 Thank you very much.
@@jamesreid0921 You're welcome!
How does this compare with the De Walt worm drive?
Hi K, I don't have any experience with the DeWalt saw.
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Dewalt does not have worm drive. The blade is just oriented like a work drive saw.
@@DroidSaxYAcordeon DWS535, I've owned one for 6 years.
Will the battery last all day?
@@Kevin-mp5of 5 minutes and 22 seconds! HTF! You suppose to get any work done with that?🤷🏾🤦🏾🙅🏾
How many cuts per change?
Herbert, this saw is 120 volt AC.
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@@pmtips4482 my bad sorry.
What other kinds of oil can be used? Can 3 in 1 be used?
I wouldn't go that route. 3 in 1 is very light oil. Stay with OEM.
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Skil oil is about US$6 for an 8 fl. oz. tube. (240 mL.) That is a little more than enough for the new saws.