Genuine DeWalt part 1004697-72 — replacement knob designed to restore the original control / tension function on compatible DeWalt / Black & Decker pole saws and pruners. It’s listed in the DeWalt / Stanley parts index as "KNOB" and is supplied as the direct-fit replacement when the original knob is cracked, stripped, or missing.

Example fitment: this part is shown on parts lists for the Black & Decker PS7525 series (the 25 cm / 800 W pole saw/pruner), so it’s a correct replacement where that parts diagram references 1004697‑72. 

Notes for repair: the knob is the factory-specified replacement — manufactured to the original fit and mounting points — so it slips onto the existing stud / shaft and secures the same adjustment or cover it originally controlled. Install by removing the old knob and replacing it on the same mounting location; no special tools required beyond the basic screwdrivers / wrenches used for your tool’s routine service.

(If you need a specific diagram reference or confirmation for a particular DeWalt / Black & Decker model number, check the parts breakdown for model PS7525 to confrim fit of item  1004697-72 .)