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Offline GrayBeard

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My new 788 and me!
« on: June 02, 2010, 08:47:06 am »
Being the son of an airplane mechanic and a 'shade tree' mechanic myself I always have the desire to know how my tools WORK and what's inside that makes them do what they do.
I was surprised when I got my new saw home and set up that NO full exploded view diagram of the inner machine and a parts list was not included.
Thanks to Sheila I was referred to <ereplacementparts.com> where I was able to download the full exploded diagrams, parts list and all pricing and availability information.
I imagine that most of you 788 owners already knew this but I am putting this information here for those 'newbies' who have just acquired their saws and for those contemplating the eventual purchase of the 788.
Now when you talk about that "L" shaped rod n the tension system I at least know where to look and can see what it does!

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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2010, 08:56:05 am »
Maybe DeWalt was so optimistic that they figured nothing would break and we wouldn't need a parts page or diagram!  (Just a thought!)

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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2010, 09:33:57 am »
Thanks for the post. They not only have parts for just about every tool,(electric, gas, pneumatic) but allot of useful information on maintenance and repair.
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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2010, 10:22:24 am »
Probably had a part time employee doing this certain job that day  ::)............Marshall

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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2010, 10:27:23 am »
I'm only able to download page "A"  Page "B" shows up but does not download...Thanks for the link.
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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2010, 01:42:19 pm »
I HAVE GOOD pdf'S OF BOTH PAGES IF YOU NEED THEM DROP ME A P.M. AND LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDY! gLAD TO PASS ON....

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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2010, 08:44:54 pm »
GrayBeard; I had the same problem as dunk. I sent you a PM.  Thank You in advance for your help!

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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2010, 08:59:57 pm »
Hey Dunk!!!

If'n ya want them filez ya gotta git yer EMAIL addruss ta me!
Dern thing ain't in the Profilez!!!

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Re: My new 788 and me!
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2010, 09:32:34 am »
Sheila already helped me out as she had them also.  Thank you for the offer.
Mike

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