Dewalt 331k jig saw blade falls out - Dewalt 331K 6.5 Amp Top Handle Jig-Saw

At the front, above the blade, is a finger slot. Insert finger and pull forward. Blade will be released. Insert new T blade and release finger.

Do the same procedure on how you installed the blade.

Please check out the instructions on ehow.com this should help you.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4912250_change-dewalt-jigsaw-blade.html

http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Parts/Search?searchedNumber=Dewalt+DC330K&searchType=1#

These t-top blades are not obvious in how they fit, but fortunately they have been around long enough that there are lots of people that can help you. It may be humiliating, but just take the saw to any hardware or home-improvement store and ask somebody there to show you how it works---- or you could save face by leaving your saw at home and just asking for help with one on display! Just about any saw that uses this style of blade (which is most of them now) will work the same way, so you don't even have to find your exact same model. Good luck.

Hi, Using Black and Decker blades should be ok as they are part of the same company. Bosch jig saw blades work just as well to be honest and tend to be cheaper sometimes as they are geared more for trade where as Black and Decker are more for the Diy and they like to hike the price up. There are lot of cheap 'For Dewalt' blades for sale on ebay, and from past experience stay well clear. They are copy's of genuine Dewalt, made of cheap steel and not as sharp, they don't last long and snap so easy while in use, so stick to a good branded make.

ive had this problem many times, first make sure you have the right blade, then you need to make sure you are seating it correctly, and tightening correctly.

check bearing and brushes, this was my problem on my SKIL 4280.

I have used the same tool. Make sure that the blade release/ hold tab is engaged. Maybe the return spring is fouled or stuck. Try some lubricant.

look out for the following safety features: * Safety switch or lock off button * Some saws have a soft start feature that starts the saw at a slower speed. * Blade guard that shields you during use