Makita DRS780 Instruction Manual
Makita DRS780 Instruction Manual

Makita DRS780 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Rear Handle Saw
DRS780
Read before use.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Rear Handle Saw DRS780 Read before use.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: DRS780 Blade diameter 185 mm Max. Cutting depth at 0° 65 mm at 45° bevel 45 mm at 53° bevel 38 mm No load speed 5,100 min Overall length 446 mm Rated voltage D.C. 36 V Net weight 5.0 - 5.7 kg...
  • Page 3: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Electrical Safety Vibration Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power mined according to EN62841-2-5: tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will Work mode: cutting wood reduce risk of electric shock. Vibration emission (a ) : 2.5 m/s or less...
  • Page 4 ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can entanglement of cloth work gloves in the moving cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. parts may result in personal injury. Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes Battery tool use and care from injury when using power tools.The goggles must Recharge only with the charger specified by comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in Europe, the manufacturer.
  • Page 5 Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
  • Page 6 Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a Before setting the tool down after completing a speed so that the blade cuts without slowing. cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of blade has come to a complete stop.
  • Page 7: Functional Description

    12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- 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 Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged.
  • Page 8 Indicating the remaining battery CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge capacity fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery cartridge. Tool / battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto- matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is...
  • Page 9: Adjusting Depth Of Cut

    Adjusting depth of cut Indicator lamps Remaining capacity CAUTION: After adjusting the depth of cut, Lighted Blinking always tighten the lever securely. 75% to 100% Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base 50% to 75% by tightening the lever.
  • Page 10: Switch Action

    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.
  • Page 11 For tool with the inner flange for other than For tool without the ring 15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade The inner flange has a certain diameter protrusion on one side of it and a different diameter protrusion on the other side. Choose a correct side on which protrusion fits into the saw blade hole perfectly. Mount the inner flange onto the mounting shaft so that the correct side of protrusion on the inner flange faces outward and then...
  • Page 12: Operation

    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. 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.
  • Page 13 properly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt Rip fence (Guide rule) to turn or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous Optional accessory kickback and possible serious injury. Release switch, The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate wait for circular saw blade to stop and then withdraw straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and start cut again. against the side of the workpiece and secure it in posi- Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from saw. Use eye...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    16. In the event the tool is dropped, it must be bolt. tagged and removed from service, and should be inspected by a Makita Factory or Authorized Service Center. ► 1 . Triangular rule 2. Adjusting bolt Tighten the lever and then make a test cut to ► 1 . Hole for lanyard (tether strap)
  • Page 16 Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, Makita Europe N.V. 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885559-222 www.makita.com 20180912...

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