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Makita 51778 - page 1
7-iw Hypoid Saw Blade diameter 185 mm 17-1/4"1 185 mm (7-1/4") MODEL 51 778 MODEL 5277B No load speed Overall Net Max. cutting capacities 50 O 450 (RPMI length weight 439 mm 6.8 kg 4,300 (17-1/4"1 (15.0 Ibs) 62 mm 40 mm 44 mm (2-3/8") (1-9/16") (1-23/32") INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSU LATlO N ...
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Makita 51778 - page 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES (For All Tools) 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 lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not ...
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Makita 51778 - 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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Makita 51778 - page 4
Specific Safety Rules 1. DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and 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. Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards. ...
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Makita 51778 - page 5
11. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback: Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back towa ...
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Makita 51778 - page 6
Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK. Use extra caution when making a &qu ...
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Makita 51778 - page 7
15. 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. As examples, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DON'T TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECE ...
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Makita 51778 - page 8
SYMBOLS Described below are symbols commonly listed on tools. v ................................. volts A ................................. amperes Hz ................................. herts kg ................................. kilograms h ................................. hours min ................................. minutes S ...................... ...
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Makita 51778 - page 9
OPERATION Removing or installing saw blade CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before removing or installing the blade. To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt clock- wise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. Shaft lock 2 Fig. ...
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Makita 51778 - page 10
Adjusting depth of cut I Fig. 12 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. Fig. 11 CAUTION: 0 Use a shallow depth of cut when cutting thin workpiece for cleaner, safer cuts. 0 After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely. Bevel cutti ...
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Makita 51778 - page 11
Switch action 1 To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trigger to stop. CAUTION : Before plugging in the tool, always check to see 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. Set th ...
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Makita 51778 - page 12
MA1 NT ENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be ...
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Makita 51778 - 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 to persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. 0 Guide rule Part No. 1651 53-3 A-90037 Wrench ...
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Makita 51778 - page 14
Sep.-07-'95 US 185 mm (7-1/4") HYPOID SAW Model 5177B/5277B Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 14 ...
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Makita 51778 - page 15
MODEL 51778152770 Sep.-07-'95 US 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 $& DESCRIPTION 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ,&, DESCRIPTION 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 51 58 59 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 18 15 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 25 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 62 1 63 1 164 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 Hex Flange Head Bolt ...
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Makita 51778 - page 16
MAKITA LIMED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thorou ly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workanshl and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original urchaae. Should any troubi develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, fr&t prep ...
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