<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Reciprocating Saw"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Reciprocating_Saw?rss=yes en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:37:14 -0700 <![CDATA[Dewalt Reciprocating Saw DW311 2011: How to replace power cord?]]> Block Image
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The black cord seems to be hard wired into the switch. How to separate and replace just the cord?

⟐ Commented August 09, 2025 at 15:40 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/911063/How+to+replace+power+cord https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/911063 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:40:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Makita Reciprocating Saw XRJ03 2015: Where can I buy part 74 on the diagram?]]> It's part number on my saw zaw is 6506484. The trigger switch.

⟐ Answered January 19, 2023 at 6:06 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/764939/Where+can+I+buy+part+74+on+the+diagram https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/764939 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:06:43 -0700 <![CDATA[Bosch Reciprocating Saw RS20 2013: My saw runs intermittently]]> Do I need to replace the brushes and what size are they?

⟐ Answered March 20, 2026 at 18:12 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/946023/My+saw+runs+intermittently https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/946023 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:12:41 -0700 <![CDATA[Ridgid Reciprocating Saw R3031 2016: How to disassemble saw for switch replacement]]> hoot disassemble a R3031 saw

⟐ Answered March 18, 2026 at 15:36 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/941673/How+to+disassemble+saw+for+switch+replacement https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/941673 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:36:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Bosch Reciprocating Saw RS15 2012: Why is the blade not moving in and out but I can still hear it running]]> Hi every time I pull my trigger, I can hear the machine working but the blade doesn't seem to be coming in an hour as fast as it should so it's not cutting any more. Is this an easy fix or shall I throw it away?

⟐ Answered December 18, 2025 at 16:13 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/931355/Why+is+the+blade+not+moving+in+and+out+but+I+can+still+hear+it+running https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/931355 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:13:55 -0700 <![CDATA[Bosch Reciprocating Saw RS325 2015: Why did my saw lock up]]> Why did my saw lock up

⟐ Answered December 14, 2025 at 2:13 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/930529/Why+did+my+saw+lock+up https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/930529 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:13:35 -0700 <![CDATA[Ridgid Reciprocating Saw R8643: Se despegaron los cables como saber dónde van cada un Craftsman recicr]]> Se despegoron los cables de mi Craftsman recicropa como saber dónde van cada cable,,?

English translation:

Title: The wires have come loose, how do I know where each wire goes?

Description: The wires on my Craftsman recycler have come loose, how do I know where each wire goes?

⟐ Answered June 15, 2025 at 22:30 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/903883/Se+despegaron+los+cables+como+saber+d%C3%B3nde+van+cada+un+Craftsman+recicr https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/903883 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:30:01 -0700 <![CDATA[Black Decker Reciprocating Saw: Broken Blade Tail in Reciprocating Saw]]> How do I remove a stuck Broken Blade Tail in Reciprocating Saw? Unlocking, Removing Plug, & Shaking won't do the trick. TIA for help!!

⟐ Commented May 12, 2025 at 8:35 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/899678/Broken+Blade+Tail+in+Reciprocating+Saw https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/899678 Mon, 12 May 2025 08:35:55 -0700 <![CDATA[DeWalt DWE305: Why am I hearing a humming sound and nothing is working]]> my saw is not working, it just hums

⟐ Answered January 18, 2025 at 17:32 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/878910/Why+am+I+hearing+a+humming+sound+and+nothing+is+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/878910 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:32:05 -0700 <![CDATA[Makita Reciprocating Saw JR3000V 2010: Why won't the blade seat?]]> I keep trying to I install a new blade but the hole in the blade won't seat. I've taken the set screw out and everything imaginable but the blade won't stay in.

⟐ Answer edited January 18, 2025 at 17:00 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/882174/Why+won't+the+blade+seat https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/882174 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:00:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Skil Reciprocating Saw 9205 2012: Can’t access the blade area to screw back in parts 23 & 24.]]> Parts 23 and 24 have vibrated off the saw. How do I gain access to screw these parts back on?

⟐ Commented April 13, 2024 at 11:36 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/844698/Can%E2%80%99t+access+the+blade+area+to+screw+back+in+parts+23+&+24. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/844698 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:36:50 -0700 <![CDATA[Dewalt Reciprocating Saw DW303 2011: Replace Power Cord and Strain Relief]]> How do you release and re-connect the power cord to the trigger connection block? There are no screw or visible means of connection other than stab in?

⟐ Answer accepted November 28, 2023 at 20:17 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/826094/Replace+Power+Cord+and+Strain+Relief https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/826094 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:17:12 -0700 <![CDATA[Ridgid GEN5X R8642: What type of grease is used in the reassembly of Rigid Gen5x R8642?]]> After the gear or other metal part are being assembled, what type of grease is used when its all back together>

⟐ Commented June 29, 2021 at 20:14 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/697414/What+type+of+grease+is+used+in+the+reassembly+of+Rigid+Gen5x+R8642 https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/697414 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:14:23 -0700 <![CDATA[Ryobi P516: How do I replace the blade shaft?]]> What tools I will need and how to replace the blade shaft?

⟐ Answered March 30, 2020 at 19:34 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/625081/How+do+I+replace+the+blade+shaft https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/625081 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:34:23 -0700 <![CDATA[Ryobi RJ1861V: How do I know what screw to use?]]> A Mako Driver - 64 Precision Bit Kit is a great way to make sure all bits that are needed will be included.

⟐ Answered May 29, 2019 at 13:04 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/570163/How+do+I+know+what+screw+to+use https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/570163 Wed, 29 May 2019 13:04:25 -0700 <![CDATA[Bosch Reciprocating Saw RS35 2010: Daca l-ai plouat, mai poate fi reparat?]]> Din cauza neglijentei a ajuns apă pe mâner. A mai funcționat putin, apoi s-au oprit.

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/948347/Daca+l-ai+plouat,+mai+poate+fi+reparat https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/948347 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:38:33 -0700 <![CDATA[Milwaukee Reciprocating Saw 652021 B02C 2010: Not cutting even though motor inside is working]]> How to make the saw cut forward and backward. I here the motor inside moving but it's not moving the blade.

Important!]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/940984/Not+cutting+even+though+motor+inside+is+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/940984 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:13:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Bosch Reciprocating Saw 060164C039 2005: Blade clamp release knob not working]]> How to fix blade clamp release knob

⟐ Commented October 10, 2025 at 8:07 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/888122/Blade+clamp+release+knob+not+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/888122 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:07:57 -0700 <![CDATA[Ridgid Reciprocating Saw: How do I take a broken blade piece out of the chuck]]> How do I take a broken saw blade piece out of the chuck

⟐ Commented September 16, 2025 at 17:25 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/917537/How+do+I+take+a+broken+blade+piece+out+of+the+chuck https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/917537 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:25:48 -0700 <![CDATA[Ridgid Reciprocating Saw R3002 2018: Brock saw blade stuck in chuck]]> How do I get a broken piece of a saw blade out of the chuck

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/917540/Brock+saw+blade+stuck+in+chuck https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/917540 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:39:18 -0700