Anyone familiar with a Dewalt mitre saw?

Question

I can't believe this.I haven't used it in almost a year. Went out today, released the saw, raised it, loosed the hand s***w in front in preparation for changing the angle of the cut and it won't change. Unfortunatly I can't find the manual and can't remember if there is another release to adjusting the angle.

Does anyone know if I'm missing something? I suppose it may just be stuck but I hate to force anything without knowing I'm not forcing it to do something it's not meant to do and break it.

Answer 1

pull the lever up

Answer 2

The release tab is under the black hand s***w.Lift it up and it will move.

Answer 3

Isn't there a set s***w that locks it in place in addition to the clip that fits into an indent?

Answer 4

many models......but mine u unscrew the handle/k**b a few turns and there is a metal bar/handle right under the k**b...press up on it has u hold the handle and it should release....u might need to put some WD40 on it too....

lic. gen. contractor

Answer 5

There is only the s***w handle in front and the lever below that, that you pull up to change the degree when the s***w k**b is loosened. It might be just stuck from not being used.