Dewalt 2400 spring weak

[peckers]

Hi, Does anyone know if the spring that keeps the blade/handle up when not locked in the down position can be re-tensioned as mine will not stay up on its own.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Gazzer]

Replace the spring ?

 

[macten]

Is it supposed to spring up to the top position when unlocked? or does the spring just stop it dropping when unlocked?
Mine just stays in whatever position you put it in.
Anyhow from looking at the exploded drawing it looks like you can't retension so you need a new spring which is £7.76 incl vat.

 

[Gazzer]

I think it just stops it dropping actually. Rarely use mine for plunge cutting though so can be 100%

 

[macten]

Cool. I sometimes plunge when cutting mahoosive tiles.
But if I get a tile that is prone to chipping I find raising the blade and scoring it before the final rip keeps it pristine.

 

[Gazzer]

Thinking about it I am sure mine stops up if I release the large plastic nut at the front.

 

[macten]

Stops up or springs up on its own. lol not that it matters, just curious.

 

[Gazzer]

Stops up for me....If I pull it down then I need to push up to get it back into the raised position .......yes still talking about the Dewalt 24000. :lol:

 

[peckers]

i knew the tone would get lower on this post:lol: when new it used to stay up but now with age you have to push it up, can live with it but thought if there was an easy fix then i would do that.