Thank you! I inherited this saw from my grandfather. I’m a Makita girl so this one threw me. I’m so glad you shared not only the how-to but your humor and humility. It’s good to see I’m not the only one trapped in a comedy of errors some days.
Dude !!! Soooo... glad I found your video. So sorry for the trouble you had. But we are all very grateful you were willing to share with us how to do it right !!!
@@ToddVance - The spring problem is easy to resolve. Remove the clear plastic guard and the black metal half-round plate that holds the spring. Remove the rubber bumper that is attached to the metal half-round plate. Open the compartment that houses the spring. Push the spring ends into their respective tiny holes and close the compartment. Give the metal half-round plate a half or quarter turn [can't remember which] to tension the spring. This will align the two parts such that they can now be mounted on the saw. [Easy for a triple engineer and inventor like me ))) ]
Just bought mine, started turning the screw you said not to turn, I stopped cus it didn't seem to be doing anything, searched TH-cam and found this video, and I just officially changed my blade thanks to you bud. TY!!
Thank you my brother, I'm a poor electrician and had no idea how to change my blade. I need to do molding and the blade on my saw is to corse I need more teeth on the blade. You didn't mess around, went straight to the point. I subscribed and gave you a thumbs up. Thanks again
My parents were about 5 mins from breaking their the exact same way because they could only find a tutorial for one type of saw. I luckily scrolled down and found them this video right before, and dad said this videi turned a job he thought would take hours into a 15 mins job. Thank you.
@@ToddVance @Todd - The spring problem is easy to resolve. Remove the clear plastic guard and the black metal half-round plate that holds the spring. Remove the rubber bumper that is attached to the metal half-round plate. Open the compartment that houses the spring. Push the spring ends into their respective tiny holes and close the compartment. Give the metal half-round plate a half or quarter turn [can't remember which] to tension the spring. This will align the two parts such that they can now be mounted on the saw. [Easy for a triple engineer and inventor like me ))) ] ... .. .
I'm an everyday woodsman, so glad I found this video. I chose this saw over the heavier dewalt 12 inch slider. I had the dewalt for years and need to go lighter.
Did the same. The amount of things that just start failing off during blade changes on this one. Good gravy. This video made me not feel like a degenerate.
Yesterday, my blade came loose... in the middle of a project and I went to tighten it???? My Kobalt is 5 years old instruction book is some where... where I can't find it... so how hard could it be to tighten the saw blade? After 15 minutes I jury rigged my table saw to finish my project and then went to TH-cam and found your video. Kudos to you Todd... my heart sank when I heard you talk about the spring... I've had the same problem with other machinery and springs. Just about next to impossible to fix unless, you were an engineer on the Space Shuttle project or a 12 year old computer geek to fix it! Well, because of your video I'll be able to replace and tighten my blade... Good work Todd and I hope you fix that spring, would make another great video! I did my back deck over about 5 years back with this Kobalt miter saw for the price it is a great saw! Thanks again!
Dude. Thank you for reminding me to turn the opposite direction. Blade rotation. I would never have figured this out on my own since I'm so down with my understanding of righty tidy lefty Lucy.
Thank you. Today I purchased a used Kobalt and Had I realized there is very little info on the use and features I may have considered the Ridgid someone had for sale. I'm sure I would have removed that center nut and had the safety guard messed up too if I hadn't found your video. I'll also be checking out your page for further information - keep them coming.
Thank you Todd, the button on the back is so obvious once you know it's there. You can replace this by only backing out the one bolt (phillips), and obviously the main bolt on the blade. I just finished it. I replaced the factory blade for the diablo you have on there. Step 1: Align Shield so you can back out the phillips. Step 2: mainpulate the shields until the main bolt is visable. Step 3: Follow Todd's Instructions on depressing the button to lock the blade and turn the clockwise to break it free. Step 4 (if you're in a hurry), wiggle the blade out. Step 4 with time: back out (dont' remove) the other bolts on the shield that protrude into the blade area. You'll hit these on your way out. Short bolts would have been preferred kolbalt Step 5: Assemble in reverse. Step 6: Thank Todd for the video Thank you Todd.
Thanks for the info. Im glad i watched ur video 1st so i don't end up with the spring problem. I thought i would post a video changing my blade right after... i posting it after typing this! Thanks again!
Todd, THANK YOU! Shit!... I was about to do the wrong thing, because I think I can do anything, figure anything out, but then I usually screw something up. Love your natural unedited non-slick video. Funny and helpful.
Heads up you dont need to remove the arm screw and that black screw at the front under the guard only needs loosened. The saw blade screw is reverse thread.
THANKS! I had the exact same, "spring problem" when attempting to change the blade on my previous Kobalt miter saw. I had to remove the guard completely to finish the job. I have a nasty scar on top of my left index finger as a result. Got frustrated with it and threw it away. I have the dual bevel now, and it's time for a blade change. Glad I found this.
Thanks, Guy. I didn't know about the reverse threading. The blade is on so tight there is no give either way. Now I know which way to fight it (or get my husband to do it).
@Todd - The spring problem is easy to resolve. Remove the clear plastic guard and the black metal half-round plate that holds the spring. Remove the rubber bumper that is attached to the metal half-round plate. Open the compartment that houses the spring. Push the spring ends into their respective tiny holes and close the compartment. Give the metal half-round plate a half or quarter turn [can't remember which] to tension the spring. This will align the two parts such that they can now be mounted on the saw. [Easy for a triple engineer and inventor like me ))) ]
There's a better way (and no it's not the way the manual says) The black half circle plate that the guard is attached to has 2 screws. The on closest to him in the video (he removed it through the little hole) loosen that one but DO NOT remove it. The other screen is a Philips on the opposite end of the plate, to the left in the video (It is NOT the one in the center he says not to remove) anyway, remove the screw on the other end of the plate and lift up and towards the back to remove the entire guard. Now access blade easily. To put the guard back you line up the plate over it's half circle outline and the screw you loosened but didn't remove sits in a notch. Then just pop the other screen back in. 30 minutes with the manual and then this video and it turned out to be a 2 minute job but no instructions anywhere on how to actually do this
Ron Fulton That was a great addition to the video. I didn’t remove, but just loosened the back guard screw and could shift the whole thing out of the way. Since I was alone, I just taped it out of the way by attaching the tape to the motor and the attacked the blade bolt, which required a ratchet to losen. The provided tool? Might as well chuck that.
The manual wont tell you how to fix your dust shield, but here's a hint. You have to remove the blade in order to line up the circular spring in its correct slots, or small holes. Only then will you be able to see where its positioned. Also if you just remove the opposite screw from the one you took out closest to the arm(screw closet to the back of the saw) that holds the dust shield in place you can lift it towards you facing the saw and access your blade bolt to loosen and remove it.
Todd, thanks for this. Very straightforward. I got one of these, a newer model, and the Made in Taiwan, printed in CHINA instruction manual told me, when changing the blade, " Turn the Arbor bolt clockwise ". CLOCKWISE from WHICH SIDE, IDIOTS ! I suspected right hand threads, but thanks for confirming !!! Cheers !!!
thanks, I changed blade and the little bolt that holds the arm onto the plastic cover, well, the nut fell out....is it hard to get back inside the cover and then screw the bolt into it? ?...at 75 with hand tremors and arthritis I could use any advice....thanks....................PS, wife was able to slip her fingers inside the blade guard and attach the nut...it works....AND i put a WEN 80 tooth blade on it and it cuts beautiful! you can order the blade direct from wen
To replace the spring , remove the cover , while the spring is uncoiled place each end of the spring into the 1 small hole on the cover and the other end of the spring into the small hole on bracket that is still attached to the saw and the turn the cover to tension the spring and reinstall and tighten remaining screws.
I just did the same thing. Spring went flying along with bolt and washers. Ive been working at it for 45 minutes to get that spring back together or Im gonna take it back.
Lol, thanks man this really helped me out, i made the same mistake as you with the spring, I was able to get it but Jesus Christ was it a pain in the ass. Btw, you remind me of Vince from VCG lol
Sorry I missed this comment! They can be sometimes... you just have to make sure the hole size, blade diameter are the same. Might be more factors like teeth and rpm's too.
When your saw craps out in a few months, using a mason cut off wheel is why. Mason wheels are designed to run at a much slower RPM. Your going to burn out your motor. That why they sell miter saws specifically designed for cut off wheels. Just an FYI for you
Easier way.... there is only one screw to loosen to access the arbor bolt. The guard has an access for the phillips end(left side) Rotate the guard until you can insert the phillips. You can then loosen the screw (no need to remove completely)and this will allow you to rotate the guard and the bracket (up and counter clockwise)to expose the arbor bolt****Threads are opposite****😎🤠
I misplaced my owner’s manual and didn’t feel like looking for it so I thought I’ve done this before, how hard can it be? I took out a screw and was about to keep pulling them until I got to the blade. Then I decided not to be an idiot and get some help. Thanks for posting your video. You just saved me about an hour of frustration!
I did the same thing as you did. I’ve changed blades on multiple miter saws and the Kobalt is the worst design ever. I eventually got my guard return spring back. Mine was out square from day one. and spent an hour getting that corrected. Since then I’ve retired that piece of blue garbage to cutting rough cut and beams. I bought a 10 non sliding DeWalt and am very happy.
In the minut 2:20 you got to lose that screw and lift the plastic cover and remove the main screw fron the blade and thas it.... Sorry for my bad English
The instructions you couldn't find are right in your saw's instruction manual and also on the Internet in PDF format, it specifically says only remove the screw for the face plate to change the blade.
Actually very simple. Loosen the phillips screw at the front of the blade housing using the tool that came with it. Slide the housing back until you can access the allen screw for the blade. You don't have to remove it. It's reverse thread, so it is righty loosey, lefty tighty. Have a beer, and relax, dude. BTW, this is a great saw for trim work. Light, easy to use, (and replace blades), The only problem is the trigger safety seems to stall a bit at times. I've cut 2x stock, but I wouldn't do that on a daily basis. Strictly a trim saw for me. Easy to haul around room to room doing baseboards, and crown.
My issue is I cannot get other brands of blades to work in my Kobalt mitre saw. I put in a new blade and it struggles to spin and then once the blade gets going it doesn't want to stop after the motor has stopped, but then when I put the Kobalt blade back on everything works fine. Any one else have this issue or any suggestion on what the problem might be?
I wish I could help here but I eventually put the original blade back on and haven't messed with it since. Hopefully someone else here might know your answer. Sorry.
Perfect, just spent 30 minutes scratching my head why the arbor bolt hits the blade guard. I kept thinking.. "this can't be right, why would they have you remove the guard just to get an extra 1/8 inch clearance on the arbor?"
Thank you! I inherited this saw from my grandfather. I’m a Makita girl so this one threw me. I’m so glad you shared not only the how-to but your humor and humility. It’s good to see I’m not the only one trapped in a comedy of errors some days.
Glad to help! You're not alone!
Dude !!! Soooo... glad I found your video. So sorry for the trouble you had. But we are all very grateful you were willing to share with us how to do it right !!!
Ignore his righty tighty comment. It's wrong and you will damage your saw. Reverse threaded bolt holding the blade on
My God man. Wish I found you before I did exactly what you did. If you’re ever in Texas, beers are on me.
Next time in Texas I will look for the guy that looks like your profile pic! 🤣
@@ToddVance - The spring problem is easy to resolve. Remove the clear plastic guard and the black metal half-round plate that holds the spring. Remove the rubber bumper that is attached to the metal half-round plate. Open the compartment that houses the spring. Push the spring ends into their respective tiny holes and close the compartment. Give the metal half-round plate a half or quarter turn [can't remember which] to tension the spring. This will align the two parts such that they can now be mounted on the saw. [Easy for a triple engineer and inventor like me ))) ]
Same
Just bought mine, started turning the screw you said not to turn, I stopped cus it didn't seem to be doing anything, searched TH-cam and found this video, and I just officially changed my blade thanks to you bud. TY!!
fantastic!
Thank you my brother, I'm a poor electrician and had no idea how to change my blade. I need to do molding and the blade on my saw is to corse I need more teeth on the blade. You didn't mess around, went straight to the point. I subscribed and gave you a thumbs up. Thanks again
Glad I could help Tennessee!!! ROCKY TOP!
@@ToddVance Go Vols! !
My parents were about 5 mins from breaking their the exact same way because they could only find a tutorial for one type of saw. I luckily scrolled down and found them this video right before, and dad said this videi turned a job he thought would take hours into a 15 mins job. Thank you.
wooot!!!!
@@ToddVance @Todd - The spring problem is easy to resolve. Remove the clear plastic guard and the black metal half-round plate that holds the spring. Remove the rubber bumper that is attached to the metal half-round plate. Open the compartment that houses the spring. Push the spring ends into their respective tiny holes and close the compartment. Give the metal half-round plate a half or quarter turn [can't remember which] to tension the spring. This will align the two parts such that they can now be mounted on the saw. [Easy for a triple engineer and inventor like me ))) ]
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Thanks for posting this. Saved me a huge headache. Was able to quickly and easily replace my blade thanks to you.
awesome!
well done , legend. I especially appreciate the preface with the cautionary tale included
I'm an everyday woodsman, so glad I found this video. I chose this saw over the heavier dewalt 12 inch slider. I had the dewalt for years and need to go lighter.
Did the same. The amount of things that just start failing off during blade changes on this one. Good gravy. This video made me not feel like a degenerate.
Haha! Oh we might still be degenerates... but ya totally annoying
Yesterday, my blade came loose... in the middle of a project and I went to tighten it???? My Kobalt is 5 years old instruction book is some where... where I can't find it... so how hard could it be to tighten the saw blade? After 15 minutes I jury rigged my table saw to finish my project and then went to TH-cam and found your video. Kudos to you Todd... my heart sank when I heard you talk about the spring... I've had the same problem with other machinery and springs. Just about next to impossible to fix unless, you were an engineer on the Space Shuttle project or a 12 year old computer geek to fix it! Well, because of your video I'll be able to replace and tighten my blade... Good work Todd and I hope you fix that spring, would make another great video! I did my back deck over about 5 years back with this Kobalt miter saw for the price it is a great saw! Thanks again!
Dude. Thank you for reminding me to turn the opposite direction. Blade rotation. I would never have figured this out on my own since I'm so down with my understanding of righty tidy lefty Lucy.
glad to help!
I did the exact same thing you did and about lost my mind lol. I came here and found out the correct way. Thank you brother!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you. Today I purchased a used Kobalt and Had I realized there is very little info on the use and features I may have considered the Ridgid someone had for sale. I'm sure I would have removed that center nut and had the safety guard messed up too if I hadn't found your video. I'll also be checking out your page for further information - keep them coming.
Glad I could help!
You my good sir, save me a huge headache. Thank you very much. Doing the lords work over here
Thank you Todd, the button on the back is so obvious once you know it's there.
You can replace this by only backing out the one bolt (phillips), and obviously the main bolt on the blade. I just finished it. I replaced the factory blade for the diablo you have on there.
Step 1: Align Shield so you can back out the phillips.
Step 2: mainpulate the shields until the main bolt is visable.
Step 3: Follow Todd's Instructions on depressing the button to lock the blade and turn the clockwise to break it free.
Step 4 (if you're in a hurry), wiggle the blade out.
Step 4 with time: back out (dont' remove) the other bolts on the shield that protrude into the blade area. You'll hit these on your way out. Short bolts would have been preferred kolbalt
Step 5: Assemble in reverse.
Step 6: Thank Todd for the video
Thank you Todd.
Awesome!
Thank you so much for saving me from myself. I was about to do what you did and googled it just to be sure. I am glad I did!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the info. Im glad i watched ur video 1st so i don't end up with the spring problem. I thought i would post a video changing my blade right after... i posting it after typing this!
Thanks again!
glad you caught it before the spring issue!
I was just about to do this and, no, it is not obvious how to replace the blade on this thing. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for this, almost went for the center screw as well but thought I should google it and this is the first results. Congrats!
woot!
Todd, THANK YOU! Shit!... I was about to do the wrong thing, because I think I can do anything, figure anything out, but then I usually screw something up. Love your natural unedited non-slick video. Funny and helpful.
Its so damn frustrating. Thanks for this video. Chit will drive you CRAZY.
100%
Heads up you dont need to remove the arm screw and that black screw at the front under the guard only needs loosened. The saw blade screw is reverse thread.
Saved me 5 min all I need was thread direction
I was making so many mistakes and then I decided to look at this video thanks a million
awesome!
Thanks man! I bought a used Saw and couldn’t figure it out til I saw your vid. Thanks!
awesome!
THANKS! I had the exact same, "spring problem" when attempting to change the blade on my previous Kobalt miter saw.
I had to remove the guard completely to finish the job. I have a nasty scar on top of my left index finger as a result. Got frustrated with it and threw it away.
I have the dual bevel now, and it's time for a blade change. Glad I found this.
Thank you. I was just trying to figure out how to change mine and was about to do it the way you said not to. Thank ya sir
excellent!
Thanks Todd from 4 years ago. I was just about to do what you did, because the instructions were crap.
glad to help!!!
Thanks, Guy. I didn't know about the reverse threading. The blade is on so tight there is no give either way. Now I know which way to fight it (or get my husband to do it).
Very glad I watched this before changing to a metal cutting blade. I would have definitely gone for the big looking screw first.
right?!
I'm also going to install a masonry blade and would have made the same mistake. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you.... I don't feel like such a dunce anymore. Plus I needed a laugh
my job is to make others feel less stupid, lol
You know what they say.... Those that create laughter live longer happier lives. So you're on the right track!!
@Todd - The spring problem is easy to resolve. Remove the clear plastic guard and the black metal half-round plate that holds the spring. Remove the rubber bumper that is attached to the metal half-round plate. Open the compartment that houses the spring. Push the spring ends into their respective tiny holes and close the compartment. Give the metal half-round plate a half or quarter turn [can't remember which] to tension the spring. This will align the two parts such that they can now be mounted on the saw. [Easy for a triple engineer and inventor like me ))) ]
There's a better way (and no it's not the way the manual says)
The black half circle plate that the guard is attached to has 2 screws. The on closest to him in the video (he removed it through the little hole) loosen that one but DO NOT remove it.
The other screen is a Philips on the opposite end of the plate, to the left in the video (It is NOT the one in the center he says not to remove) anyway, remove the screw on the other end of the plate and lift up and towards the back to remove the entire guard. Now access blade easily.
To put the guard back you line up the plate over it's half circle outline and the screw you loosened but didn't remove sits in a notch. Then just pop the other screen back in.
30 minutes with the manual and then this video and it turned out to be a 2 minute job but no instructions anywhere on how to actually do this
Ron Fulton That was a great addition to the video. I didn’t remove, but just loosened the back guard screw and could shift the whole thing out of the way. Since I was alone, I just taped it out of the way by attaching the tape to the motor and the attacked the blade bolt, which required a ratchet to losen. The provided tool? Might as well chuck that.
THANKS!!!!
PLEASE let me buy you a beer or 20. I was seriously ready to throw the saw away and buy a new one before I found this video.
WOOOT!!! So happy to have helped!
btw - 20 IPAs would be fine. ;-)
Thanks! I was after that 1st screw but thankfully I realized what would happen before I went too far down that path
The manual wont tell you how to fix your dust shield, but here's a hint. You have to remove the blade in order to line up the circular spring in its correct slots, or small holes. Only then will you be able to see where its positioned. Also if you just remove the opposite screw from the one you took out closest to the arm(screw closet to the back of the saw) that holds the dust shield in place you can lift it towards you facing the saw and access your blade bolt to loosen and remove it.
thanks a ton! I will use this advice to try and get that spring back on.
Glad I found this. I was about to make the same mistake you did.
thanks for video! ill be getting the dewalt because of you
probably a good idea, lol
Todd, thanks for this. Very straightforward. I got one of these, a newer model, and the Made in Taiwan, printed in CHINA instruction manual told me, when changing the blade, " Turn the Arbor bolt clockwise ". CLOCKWISE from WHICH SIDE, IDIOTS !
I suspected right hand threads, but thanks for confirming !!! Cheers !!!
haha... awesome!
Thank you so much, you just saved me so many mistakes
No offense those owner manual comes very handy. Lol. Thank you for sharing this video very entertaining. Cheers.
I probably kept the manual for a month or so then threw it in the garbage... RIGHT before I needed it. (thats the normal situation)
This saved me from making this mistake 💯 Thanks
I can literally feel your frustration in the video :) pretty much my life with all things I'm doing at home
haha, thanks!
thanks, I changed blade and the little bolt that holds the arm onto the plastic cover, well, the nut fell out....is it hard to get back inside the cover and then screw the bolt into it? ?...at 75 with hand tremors and arthritis I could use any advice....thanks....................PS, wife was able to slip her fingers inside the blade guard and attach the nut...it works....AND i put a WEN 80 tooth blade on it and it cuts beautiful! you can order the blade direct from wen
Thx much! You saved my butt today!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼
You are a great help to society 😁
tee hee...
I have the same saw! How crazy is this to just change a blade. Wow!
right? booooo
@@ToddVance Thank you for posting this video or I would have never figured it out!
@@gklcinc glad I did and glad it helped! Such a pain.
Do you like this saw most videos
On kobalt very negative?
I am not a heavy user and it works fine for when I need it and what I need it to do.
Same thing happened to me. Laser went out years ago and thinking of replacing it now.
To replace the spring , remove the cover , while the spring is uncoiled place each end of the spring into the 1 small hole on the cover and the other end of the spring into the small hole on bracket that is still attached to the saw and the turn the cover to tension the spring and reinstall and tighten remaining screws.
Roy Buckner can you make a video ?
Thank you! If it wasn’t for your video, I would have royally screwed this saw up too. Much appreciated!
awesome
I was about to make the same mistake. Thanks for the help!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the awesome video, exactly what I was looking for so thank you!
fantastic!
I just did the same thing. Spring went flying along with bolt and washers. Ive been working at it for 45 minutes to get that spring back together or Im gonna take it back.
I got it back together and it works fine. Took several tries. Won’t do that again.
Lesson learned I forget how to do my after the third time
sometimes it comes a little slower for us then the rest, I feel ya
Why are you using a masonry blade on a miter saw?
This was great helpful and funny 😁😁😁
Fantastic and thanks!
Thanks. I did lose that nut behind the arm but found it ... thankfully.
And I ended up taking that screw all the way out... not fun to get back in...
nope! thanks for watching!
Great video.... very useful
Life saver man! Great video!!!!
Glad it helped!!!
Lol, thanks man this really helped me out, i made the same mistake as you with the spring, I was able to get it but Jesus Christ was it a pain in the ass.
Btw, you remind me of Vince from VCG lol
haha...so glad it helped!!! Ya, I'm just like Vince, just with ZERO skills. lol
Are miter saw blades and Circular/Table saw blades interchangeable?
Sorry I missed this comment! They can be sometimes... you just have to make sure the hole size, blade diameter are the same. Might be more factors like teeth and rpm's too.
Thanks for this it helped
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing this...life & timesaver. I would have done the middle screw too!
Glad I could stop at least one of us from messing up!
Thank u helped a great deal
Glad I could help
yep broke mine too but was able to get the spring and washer back into place so now mine works just fine.
How Joe? Make a video?
did you fix the spring? I can't figure it out.
no, not yet
Damn I did the same thing 😂
Best video ever. 🧨💥🌮🍺 or 20!
thanks!!!
I would have made the exact same mistake if I had not seen this video. You da man. Thanks for posting this and...Air Assault! lol.
Air Assault!!! Thanks for the comment!
When your saw craps out in a few months, using a mason cut off wheel is why. Mason wheels are designed to run at a much slower RPM. Your going to burn out your motor. That why they sell miter saws specifically designed for cut off wheels. Just an FYI for you
He did go back to original blade
Easier way.... there is only one screw to loosen to access the arbor bolt. The guard has an access for the phillips end(left side) Rotate the guard until you can insert the phillips. You can then loosen the screw (no need to remove completely)and this will allow you to rotate the guard and the bracket (up and counter clockwise)to expose the arbor bolt****Threads are opposite****😎🤠
Grateful for you my man.
I appreciate that!!
Very helpful ! Thanks
I misplaced my owner’s manual and didn’t feel like looking for it so I thought I’ve done this before, how hard can it be? I took out a screw and was about to keep pulling them until I got to the blade. Then I decided not to be an idiot and get some help. Thanks for posting your video. You just saved me about an hour of frustration!
Yep! I popped the spring before looking for a video....😢
Damn… thank god i saw your video before attempting it myself. I was just about unscrew that bolt to. Thank you. The manual was not very helpful.
awesome!!! so glad I helped!
My man! Thank you 👏
I did the same thing as you did. I’ve changed blades on multiple miter saws and the Kobalt is the worst design ever. I eventually got my guard return spring back. Mine was out square from day one. and spent an hour getting that corrected. Since then I’ve retired that piece of blue garbage to cutting rough cut and beams. I bought a 10 non sliding DeWalt and am very happy.
So you like the non slide? I feel like that slide has helped me a bunch but you tempt me with throwing this thing away.
My spring came flying out too but was able to get it back together, not that hard to do if you happen to be born w/a extra limb!
ha
In the minut 2:20 you got to lose that screw and lift the plastic cover and remove the main screw fron the blade and thas it.... Sorry for my bad English
And you can download de manual from the webpage of Lowes, just need to look that model.
The instructions you couldn't find are right in your saw's instruction manual and also on the Internet in PDF format, it specifically says only remove the screw for the face plate to change the blade.
How irresponsible of them to stick it right in the manual! That thing gets tossed even before the box it came in!
We have an extra washer. Where does it go
ruh roh...you figure it out?
Im scared the spring is gonna come out!!!! I know I'll never be able to get it back in...
OMG Thank You,Thank you,Thank you
youre welcome!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
hope it helped!
Thanks bro.
The washer goes between the arm and the plastic safety fence
Thanks amigo!
Thanks you save my tool
awesome!
Thanks 👌
Should have your wife do the camera for you. 😂
oh no friend... not a great idea... she has literally turned it the wrong way in the MIDDLE of a video
You saved my marriage.
Awesome!
If only I watched this 5 minutes ago!
DOH!!!!!!!!!
QUESTION Do you still own it
I do - I only use it from time to time but it still works fine.
Actually very simple. Loosen the phillips screw at the front of the blade housing using the tool that came with it. Slide the housing back until you can access the allen screw for the blade. You don't have to remove it. It's reverse thread, so it is righty loosey, lefty tighty.
Have a beer, and relax, dude.
BTW, this is a great saw for trim work. Light, easy to use, (and replace blades), The only problem is the trigger safety seems to stall a bit at times. I've cut 2x stock, but I wouldn't do that on a daily basis.
Strictly a trim saw for me. Easy to haul around room to room doing baseboards, and crown.
i think i WILL have that beer!!! Thanks for the comment!
Thank you. It is not intuitive. I’m going to give Roger’s method a try.
My issue is I cannot get other brands of blades to work in my Kobalt mitre saw. I put in a new blade and it struggles to spin and then once the blade gets going it doesn't want to stop after the motor has stopped, but then when I put the Kobalt blade back on everything works fine. Any one else have this issue or any suggestion on what the problem might be?
I wish I could help here but I eventually put the original blade back on and haven't messed with it since. Hopefully someone else here might know your answer. Sorry.
To funny. Standing here trying to put the shroud back on, after I took it all apart. Wish I saw this first.
haha... i TRIED!!! lol
Perfect, just spent 30 minutes scratching my head why the arbor bolt hits the blade guard. I kept thinking.. "this can't be right, why would they have you remove the guard just to get an extra 1/8 inch clearance on the arbor?"
Awesome