Lubing tools

[gbp]

I'm changing the armature on a Dewalt DW304P "sawz-all", as the old one came apart. In looking at the inside do I need to lubricate any moving parts. The transmission comes to mind, I see some grease on the outside of it and don't know if it leaked out from inside. Thanks in advance

[genek]

Hi there,
When working on those sawzalls, you will find that there will be grease packed in the gear case to keep that worm gear assy working smoothly. I have seen a few saws that have got really hot and the grease start to ooze out from places it should not be coming from .I hope this helps,
Gene

[gbp]

Thanks for the help, is there a need to open it up and repack it. If so what type of grease do you recommend.

[genek]

Hi there,
Unless there was an issue as I ran across in my previous post with the saw getting extremely hot, I wouldn't worry about taking the tool apart. They normally have plenty of grease inside. If you want to buy some, go to an auto parts store and pick some up. Tell the people there what you are using it for and they will get you the correct product. Just a grease to pack gears at high temp is good too. I hope this helps,
Gene