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ignore tool safety principles.

 A careless action can 

cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

9. 

Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes 

from injury when using power tools.The goggles must 

comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in Europe, 

or AS/NZS 1336 in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/

New Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face shield 

to protect your face, too.

It is an employer's responsibility to enforce 

the use of appropriate safety protective equip-

ments by the tool operators and by other per-

sons in the immediate working area.

Power tool use and care

1. 

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 

power tool for your application.

 The correct 

power tool will do the job better and safer at the 

rate for which it was designed.

2. 

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 

it on and off.

 Any power tool that cannot be controlled 

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

3. 

Disconnect the plug from the power source 

and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 

from the power tool before making any adjust-

ments, changing accessories, or storing power 

tools.

 Such preventive safety measures reduce 

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. 

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and 

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool 

or these instructions to operate the power tool.

 Power 

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5. 

Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for 

misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage 

of parts and any other condition that may affect the 

power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power 

tool repaired before use.

 Many accidents are caused 

by poorly maintained power tools.

6. 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

 Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. 

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. 

in accordance with these instructions, taking into 

account the working conditions and the work to be 

performed.

 Use of the power tool for operations different 

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

8. 

Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean 

and free from oil and grease.

 Slippery handles and 

grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and 

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

9. 

When using the tool, do not wear cloth 

work gloves which may be entangled.

 The 

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 create a risk of injury and fire.

3. 

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 

from other metal objects, like paper clips, 

coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal 

objects, that can make a connection from one 

terminal to another.

 Shorting the battery termi

-

nals together may cause burns or a fire.

4. 

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden-

tally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, 

additionally seek medical help.

 Liquid ejected from 

the battery may cause irritation or burns.

5. 

Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-

aged or modified.

 Damaged or modified batteries 

may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in 

fire, explosion or risk of injury.

6. 

Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or 

excessive temperature.

 Exposure to fire or tem

-

perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.

7. 

Follow all charging instructions and do not charge 

the battery pack or tool outside the temperature 

range specified in the instructions.

 Charging improp-

erly or at temperatures outside the specified range may 

damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

1. 

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 

repair person using only identical replacement 

parts.

 This will ensure that the safety of the power 

tool is maintained.

2. 

Never service damaged battery packs.

 Service 

of battery packs should only be performed by the 

manufacturer or authorized service providers.

3. 

Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-

ing accessories.

Cordless circular saw safety 

warnings

Cutting procedures

1. 

DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting 

area and the blade. Keep your second hand 

on auxiliary handle, or motor housing.

 If both 

hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by 

the blade.

2. 

Do not reach underneath the workpiece.

 The guard 

cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

3. 

Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of 

the workpiece.

 Less than a full tooth of the blade 

teeth should be visible below the workpiece.

4. 

Never hold the workpiece in your hands or 

across your leg while cutting. Secure the 

workpiece to a stable platform.

 It is important to 

support the work properly to minimise body expo

-

sure, blade binding, or loss of control.

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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