Brand index
DeWalt Faults
2 documented DeWalt faults, covering DWS774 and DCF887. Each entry sets out the symptom as owners report it, the most likely cause, the checks that confirm or rule it out, and whether the repair is worth doing. Everything here is compiled and cross-checked from manufacturer documentation and owner reports — the sources are listed on every page.
Documented faults
- DeWalt DWS774
Mitre saw cuts are out of square — 90° cuts show a visible gap against a square, and mitred frames won't close up
Fence or bevel calibration drift — the saw's reference surfaces no longer match the scale detents, usually after transport, a knock, or dust packed behind the fence
Blades & Alignment 2026-06-26 - DeWalt DCF887
Impact driver no longer holds bits securely — bits wobble, slip, or drop out of the chuck mid-job
Worn bit-retention parts in the quarter-inch hex chuck — the retaining ball, spring, or sleeve no longer grip the bit's groove
Chucks & Fittings 2026-05-26
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