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 Mounting shaft 

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 Inner flange 

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 Circular saw 

blade 

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 Outer flange 

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 Hex bolt 

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 Ring

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:

 

If the ring is needed to mount the 

blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the 

correct ring for the blade's arbor hole you intend 

to use is installed between the inner and the outer 

flanges.

 Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may 

result in the improper mounting of the blade causing 

blade movement and severe vibration resulting in 

possible loss of control during operation and in seri-

ous personal injury.

Blade guard cleaning

When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to 

also clean the upper and lower blade guards of accu-

mulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance 

section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check 

lower guard operation before each use.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner

NOTE:

 In some countries, the tool does not have the 

dust nozzle.

When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, 

connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool.

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 Rubber cap

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 Rubber cap 

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 Vacuum cleaner 

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 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 gently.

 Forcing or twisting the tool 

will result in overheating the motor and dangerous 

kickback, possibly causing severe injury.

NOTE:

 When the battery cartridge temperature is 

low, the tool may not work to its full capacity. At this 

time, for example, use the tool for a light-duty cut for 

a while until the battery cartridge warms up as high 

as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its 

full capacity.

Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front 

grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. 

If both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by 

the circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece 

to be cut without the circular saw blade making any 

contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular 

saw blade attains full speed. Now simply move the tool 

forward 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 speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to 

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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