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properly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt 

to turn or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so 

may bind the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous 

kickback and possible serious injury. Release switch, 

wait for circular saw blade to stop and then withdraw 

tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and start cut again. 

Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to 

chips and wood dust being ejected from saw. Use eye 

protection to help avoid injury.

Hook

CAUTION:

 

Always remove the batteries when 

hanging the tool with the hook.

CAUTION:

 

Never hook the tool at high loca-

tions or on the surfaces where the tool may lose 

the balance and fall.

CAUTION:

 

Do not pull the tool hooked 

downward.

The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily. 

To use the hook, simply lift up hook until it snaps into 

the open position.

When not in use, always lower hook until it snaps into 

the closed position.

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1.

 Hook

Rip fence (Guide rule)

Optional accessory

The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate 

straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly 

against the side of the workpiece and secure it in posi-

tion with the clamping screw on the front of the base. It 

also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

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 Rip 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 6.5 kg (14.4 lbs).

3. 

Do not anchor the tool lanyard to anything on 

your body or on movable components. Anchor 

the tool lanyard to a rigid structure that can 

withstand the forces of a dropped tool.

4. 

Make sure the lanyard is properly secured at 

each end prior to use.

5. 

Inspect the tool and lanyard before each use 

for damage and proper function (including 

fabric and stitching). Do not use if damaged or 

not functioning properly.

6. 

Do not wrap lanyards around or allow them to 

come in contact with sharp or rough edges.

7. 

Fasten the other end of the lanyard outside 

the working area so that a falling tool is held 

securely.

8. 

Attach the lanyard so that the tool will move 

away from the operator if it falls.

 Dropped tools 

will swing on the lanyard, which could cause injury 

or loss of balance.

9. 

Do not use near moving parts or running 

machinery.

 Failure to do so may result in a crush 

or entanglement hazard.

10. 

Do not carry the tool by the attachment device 

or the lanyard.

11. 

Only transfer the tool between your hands 

while you are properly balanced.

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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