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Page 1: ...mm 17 1 4 1 185 mm 7 1 4 MODEL 51778 MODEL 5277B No load speed Overall Net Max cutting capacities 50O 450 RPMI length weight 439 mm 6 8 kg 4 300 17 1 4 1 15 0 Ibs 62 mm 40 mm 44 mm 2 3 8 1 9 16 1 23 32 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATlON ...

Page 2: ...e three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system 5 Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded 6 Don t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 7 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to car...

Page 3: ...st be repaired 18 Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally 19 Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users 20 Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean...

Page 4: ...4 Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Compound Cuts Raise lower guard by Retracting Handle As soon as blade enters the material lower guard must be released For all other sawing the lower guard should operate automatically 5 Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor An unprotected coasting ...

Page 5: ...g or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless inthe material untilthe blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur Investigateand take corrective actions to eliminatethe cause of blade binding When restarting a saw in the workpiece center the saw...

Page 6: ...r your hand possibly causing severe injury Fig 12 Adjustments Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight 13 Avoid Cutting Nails Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting 14 When operating the saw keep the cord away from the cutting area and positionit so that it will not be caught on the workpiece during the cutting operation Operate with proper hand support pro...

Page 7: ...cut is made As examples Fig 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board and Fig 6 the WRONG way If the workpiece is short or small clamp it down DON TTRY TO HOLDSHORT PIECESBY HAND I I Fig 5 16 Never attempt to saw with the circu lar saw held upside down in a vise This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents Fig 1 7 ...

Page 8: ...eres Hz herts kg kilograms h hours min minutes S seconds alternating current direct current no load speed alternating or direct current Dl Class II Construction splash proof construction Ab watertight construction min revolutions or reciprocation per minute number of blows 8 ...

Page 9: ...g To installthe blade follow the removal pro cedure in reverse BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTSECURELY CAUTION Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool Use only the Makita wrenches to install or removethe blade One side of the inner flange is for 5 8 hole diameter or the blade the other side is for 13 16 hole diameter Fig Mounting shaft 1 Hex bolt Fig 1 Use th...

Page 10: ...h of cut always tighten the lever securely Bevel cutting Loosenthe lever on the bevel scale plate on the front of the base Set for the desired angle 0 45 by tilting accordingly then tighten the lever securely Sighting The front of the base is notchedto provide two guide edges For straight cuts align the edge with 0 en graved on it with your cutting line on the workpiece For 45 bevel cuts align the...

Page 11: ... tool for ward over the workpiece surface keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed To get clean cuts keep your sawing line straight and your speedof advanceuniform Rear hand e I Fig 1 CAUTION Always gently keep the tool moving straight aheadwhen cutting Forcingor twisting the tool will result in overheating of the motor and dangerous kickback possibly causing severe inj...

Page 12: ...hould be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps CAUTION Never remove the breather housing It is not an oil cap from the gear L i m i t mark L Fig 17 7Brush holder cap I Fig 18 Fig 1 To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other ...

Page 13: ...in the proper and intended manner 0 Guide rule Part No 165153 3 A 90037 Wrench 13 Part No 782016 4 20 7 114 185 518 0 Chisel tooth combination saw blade For rip and cross cut work Most frequently used for general carpentry 0 Carbide tipped saw blade Faster smoother longer sawing without blade sharpening Cuts wood drywall plastics hard wood etc 0 Cornbination saw blade For rip and cross cut work Pa...

Page 14: ...Sep 07 95 US 185 mm 7 1 4 HYPOID SAW Model 5177B 5277B Note The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country 14 ...

Page 15: ...crew M5x10 With Washer Blade Case Tapping Screw Bind CT 5x20 Rubber Sleeve6 RetalnlnQRlng 5 42 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 14 75 76 71 18 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 8 1 88 89 90 91 92 53 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 I Countersunk Head Screw M6x28 Makita Mark Baffle Plate Tapping Screw Flange PT 5x65 FIELD ASSEMBLY Depth Guide Flat Washer 8 Lever Plate Lock Plate Hex Bolt M8x20 Pan Head ...

Page 16: ...perly maintained alterations have been made to the tool IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LlABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALEOR USE OF THE PRODUCT THlS DISCLAlMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THlS WARRANTY MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AFTER THE O...

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