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10 ENGLISH

Positive stopper

The positive stopper is useful for setting the des-

ignated angle quickly. Turn the positive stopper so 

that the arrow on it points your desired bevel angle 

(22.5°/45°/53°). Loosen the lever and then tilt the tool 

base until it stops. The position where the tool base 

stops is the angle you set with the positive stopper. 

Tighten the lever with the tool base at this position.

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►    

1.

 Positive stopper

Sighting

For straight cuts, align the 0° position on the front of the 

base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the 

45° position with it.

2

1

►    

1.

 Cutting line (0° position) 

2.

 Cutting line (45° 

position)

Switch action

WARNING:

 

Before installing the battery car-

tridge into the tool, always check to see that the 

switch trigger actuates properly and returns to 

the "OFF" position when released.

WARNING:

 

NEVER defeat the lock-off button 

by taping down or some other means.

 A switch with 

a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional 

operation and serious personal injury.

WARNING:

 

NEVER use the tool if it runs when 

you simply pull the switch trigger without press-

ing the lock-off button.

 A switch in need of repair 

may result in unintentional operation and serious 

personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center 

for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally 

pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, 

depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. 

Release the switch trigger to stop.

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1

►    

1.

 Switch trigger 

2.

 Lock-off button

NOTICE:

 

Do not pull the switch trigger hard 

without pressing in the lock-off button.

 This can 

cause switch breakage.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

 

Always be sure that the tool is 

switched off and the battery cartridge is removed 

before carrying out any work on the tool.

Removing or installing circular saw blade

CAUTION:

 

Be sure the circular saw blade is 

installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool.

CAUTION:

 

Use only the Makita wrench to 

install or remove the circular saw blade.

To remove the circular saw blade, press the shaft lock fully so 

that the circular saw blade cannot revolve and use the wrench 

to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, 

ring (country specific), outer flange and circular saw blade.

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1

►    

1.

 Shaft lock 

2.

 Wrench

Summary of Contents for DRS780Z

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Rear Handle Saw DRS780 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...vance of the European Directives on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators and their implementation in accordance with national laws electric equipment and batteries and battery pack s that have reached the end of their life must be col lected separately and returned to an envi ronmentally compatible recycling facility Intended u...

Page 3: ...your body is earthed or grounded 3 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con ditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 4 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock 5 When operating a power tool ...

Page 4: ...e entanglement of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury Battery tool use and care 1 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack 2 Use power tools only with specifically desig nated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may creat...

Page 5: ...k forces Position your body to either side of the blade but not in line with the blade Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken 2 When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never att...

Page 6: ...all nails from lumber before cutting 4 Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part of the workpiece which is solidly supported not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made If the workpiece is short or small clamp it down DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND 5 Before setting the tool down after completing a cut be sure that the guard has closed and the blade has come to a ...

Page 7: ...damage It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1 Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power 2 Never recharge a fully charged battery car tridge Overcharging shortens the battery service life 3 Charge the battery cartridge...

Page 8: ...s overheated the tool stops automatically and the battery indicator blink about 60 seconds In this situation let the tool cool down before turning the tool on again On Blinking Overload alert If the tool is operated with excessive load the mode indicator will blink in green The mode indicator stops blinking and then lights up or turns off if you reduce the load on the tool 1 1 Mode indicator Overd...

Page 9: ...ing operation 1 1 Mode indicator The mode indicator lights up when the tool is running in high torque mode Mode indicator status Operation mode On Off High speed mode High torque mode Adjusting depth of cut CAUTION After adjusting the depth of cut always tighten the lever securely Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base up or down At the desired depth of cut secure the base by tighte...

Page 10: ... you simply pull the switch trigger without press ing the lock off button A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional operation and serious personal injury Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool depress the lock off button and pull the swit...

Page 11: ...hen place saw blade and outer flange 1 2 3 4 5 1 Mounting shaft 2 Inner flange 3 Circular saw blade 4 Outer flange 5 Hex bolt WARNING BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT COUNTERCLOCKWISE SECURELY Also be careful not to tighten the bolt forcibly Slipping your hand from the hex wrench can cause a per sonal injury WARNING Make sure that the protrusion a on the inner flange that is positioned outside fits...

Page 12: ... your tool 1 1 Rubber cap 3 2 1 1 Rubber cap 2 Vacuum cleaner 3 Hose Remove the rubber cap from the dust nozzle and con nect the vacuum cleaner s hose as illustrated NOTE To prevent the rubber cap from being lost store it on the front of the tool NOTE When not using the vacuum cleaner attach the rubber cap onto the dust nozzle OPERATION CAUTION Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line g...

Page 13: ...p fence Guide rule 2 Clamping screw Lanyard tether strap connection Safety warnings specific for use at height Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury 1 Always keep the tool tethered when working at height Maximum lanyard length is 2 m 6 5 ft 2 Use only with lanyards appropriate for this tool type and rated for at least...

Page 14: ...r use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result Adjusting 0 cut accuracy This adjustment has been made at the factory But if it is off you can adjust it as the following procedure 1 Slightly loosen the lever on on the bevel scale plate 2 Make the base perpendicular to the blade using a triangular rule or square rule by turning the adjusting bolt 1 ...

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