Operation - Makita DRS780 Instruction Manual

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15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
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outward onto the mounting shaft and then place circu-
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For tool with the ring
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saw blade 4. 2XWHU ÀDQJH 5. Hex bolt
6. Ring
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:
If the ring is needed to mount the
blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the
correct ring for the blade's arbor hole you intend
to use is installed between the inner and the outer
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result in the improper mounting of the blade causing
blade movement and severe vibration resulting in
possible loss of control during operation and in seri-
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Blade guard cleaning
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to
also clean the upper and lower blade guards of accu-
mulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance
section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check
lower guard operation before each use.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
NOTE: In some countries, the tool does not have the
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Fig.23: 1. Rubber cap
Fig.24: 1. Rubber cap 2. Vacuum cleaner 3. Hose
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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
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OPERATION

CAUTION:
Be sure to move the tool forward
in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool
will result in overheating the motor and dangerous
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as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its
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grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool.
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the circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece
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contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular
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the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickback
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cular 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
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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.
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the open position.
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the closed position.
Fig.26: 1. Hook
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Rip fence (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
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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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