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Summary of Contents for Makita 51778
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Max. cutting capacities Blade diameter 185 mm 62 mm 40 mm 17-1/4"1 (2-3/8") (1-9/16") Hypoid Saw 185 mm (7-1/4") MODEL 51 7 7 8 No load speed (RPMI 44 mm (1-23/32") 4,300 MODEL 5277B DOUBLE INSU LATlO N...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Keep your work area clean and well accidents. - Page 3 11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 12. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
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Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Keep your body positioned t o either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards. (See "Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback") - Page 5 Never attempt t o remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur.
- Page 6 WARN IN G It is important t o support the workpiece properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illustrates typical hand support of the saw.
- Page 7 15. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall As examples, Fig. and Fig. the WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp DON'T TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES B Y HAND! 16.
- Page 8 Described below are symbols commonly listed on tools. ---- /min @ ... SYMBOLS volts amperes herts kilograms hours minutes seconds alternating current direct current no load speed alternating or direct current Class II Construction splash-proof construction watertight construction revolutions or reciprocation per minute number of blows...
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Page 9: Operation
.Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up the front of the tool. .Use only the Makita wrenches to install or remove the blade. .One side of the inner flange is for hole diameter or the blade; the other side for 13/16"... - Page 10 Adjusting depth Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever. CAUTION: Use a shallow depth of cut when cutting thin workpiece for cleaner, safer cuts. After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely.
- Page 11 Switch action To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. the trigger to stop. Release CAUTION Before plugging in the tool, always check that the switch trigger actuates pro- perly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. Cutting operation Grasp the rear handle with your right hand, the front grip with your left.
- Page 12 Never remove the breather housing. It is not an cap. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. holders. Both from the gear mark...
- Page 13 ACCESSORIES CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury t o persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.
- Page 14 Sep.-07-'95 185 mm (7-1/4") HYPOID SAW Model 5177B/5277B Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country country.
- Page 15 Screw Tapping Screw Flange PT 5x25 Flat Head Screw Flat Washer 8 Brush Holder Cap Carbon Brush Triac Circuit (51778 only) Handle [With Item Tapping Flange PT 4x12 Screw Strain Relief Cord Guard Cord Handle S e t IWith Item 821...
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Page 16: Warranty Policy
MAKITA LIMED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Every Makita tool is thorou ly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted t o be free of defects from workanshl and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original urchaae.