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4. 

If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out 

with clear water and seek medical attention right 

away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5. 

Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) 

Do not touch the terminals with any con-

ductive material.

(2) 

Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-

tainer with other metal objects such as 

nails, coins, etc.

(3) 

Do not expose battery cartridge to water 

or rain.

A battery short can cause a large current flow, over

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heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

6. 

Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in 

locations where the temperature may reach or 

exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

7. 

Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if 

it is severely damaged or is completely worn 

out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

8. 

Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

9. 

Do not use a damaged battery.

10. 

The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to 

the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. 

For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, 

forwarding agents, special requirement on pack

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aging and labeling must be observed. 

For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-

ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 

Please also observe possibly more detailed 

national regulations. 

Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the 

battery in such a manner that it cannot move 

around in the packaging.

11. 

Follow your local regulations relating to dis-

posal of battery.

12. 

Use the batteries only with the products 

specified by Makita.

 Installing the batteries to 

non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces

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sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION:

 

Only use genuine Makita batteries.

 

Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that 

have been altered, may result in the battery bursting 

causing fires, personal injury and 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 with room tem-

perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let 

a hot battery cartridge cool down before 

charging it.

4. 

Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use 

it for a long period (more than six months). 

FUNCTIONAL 

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

 

Always be sure that the tool is 

switched off and the battery cartridge is removed 

before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery 

cartridge

CAUTION:

 

Always switch off the tool before 

installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

CAUTION:

 

Hold the tool and the battery car-

tridge firmly when installing or removing battery 

cartridge.

 Failure to hold the tool and the battery 

cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands 

and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge 

and a personal injury.

CAUTION:

 

Always bring down the base when 

installing/removing the batteries. Be careful not to 

pinch your fingers.

CAUTION:

 

Do not use the battery adapter with 

the circular saw. The cable of the battery adapter 

may hinder the operation and result in personal 

injury.

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1.

 Lever 

2.

 Hook 

3.

 Red indicator 

4.

 Button 

5.

 Battery cartridge

Before removing the battery cartridge, lift the hook up 

and loosen the lever for depth adjustment to lower the 

tool base. Then slide the battery from the tool while 

sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the 

battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip 

it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place 

with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the 

upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

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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