Makwalt

Exactly the same issue here on a DCD7781. " light only comes on when the trigger is pressed and stays on afterward, it's most likely an electrical issue (stuck internal switch, etc.) and would require more in-depth analysis." Describes it perfectly. This is a brand new unit. Had to buy it mail order and can't be bothered to return it for this particular fault.

I've had the above jigsaw for a few years. Most my work with it is free-hand but on the odd occasion that I do want a perfectly straight cut it is unable to do it, with or without a guide for the sole plate. Looking at the underside it is clear that the blade is held at a slight angle, approx 5 degrees off. The clamp fully engages and there is no muck getting in the way. I recently downloaded a service manual for it , FREE HERE , to open up and have a look see. I was hoping that the mech. had been put together wrong or maybe a component had become distorted to explain the offset. However nothing seems amiss and there seems little scope for anything to be wrong in the sliding mech. I am, therefore, left with the assumption that the actual rod is badly made, the blade holder sets to straight when closed but the blade-receiving slot in the rod is not. Is this likely or should I be looking at something else?

An avid DIYer (current trade unrelated) that likes to enjoy the benefits of pro/semi-pro tools. Better with metal than wood when it comes to being "crafty" but cover most bases with my favourites being electrical and electronic work. Born in the UK and living in Asia.