Broken Blade in Powerperformance JIGSAW 550w (B&Q)?

Hi, I have broken a blade in my Powerperformance jigsaw. i have tried to release the small end piece left in there, but cannot get it out. Using the tool-less blade release does not sort my problem. I have stripped the saw down but it still does not give me access to the blade release catch, any idea's?
Barry Harve, March 2008


done
A great many thanks for this, it worked and I am back in business

Graham, April 2011
hi this good omg

ram, January 2010
with the tool clamp in the open position gently tap the shaft with a hammer. tapping the shaft should cause the bit left to start moving in the opposite direction which is out of the shaft.

martin, March 2008