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SERVICE

23.

Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.

 Service or main-

tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.

24.

When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD:

 Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber, the heavier the cord.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

USB066-1

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to circular saw safety
rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury.

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. (See “Causes and Oper-
ator Prevention of Kickback”)

Do not reach underneath the work.

 The

guard can not protect you from the blade

below the work. Do not attempt to remove cut
material when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. Wait
until blade stops before grasping cut material.

2.

Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate saw if
lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position.

 If saw

is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the Retract-
ing Lever and make sure it moves freely and

Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Ampere Rating

Volts

Total length of cord in feet

120 V

25 ft.

50 ft.

100 ft.

150 ft.

More Than

Not More Than

AWG

0

6

18

16

16

14

6

10

18

16

14

12

10

12

16

16

14

12

12

16

14

12

Not Recommended

Summary of Contents for 5005BA

Page 1: ...WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE w w w m a k i t a t o o l s c o m Circular Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 140 mm 5 1 2 MODEL 5005BA DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ...n the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distrac tions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety 4 Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If th...

Page 3: ...g part of the tool may result in personal injury 13 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations 14 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT eye prote...

Page 4: ... you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly you can suffer serious personal injury 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 ...

Page 5: ...des with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hard ware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control 10 Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw for optimum performance and safety of opera tion 11 Causes and Operator Prevention of Kick back Kickback is a su...

Page 6: ...can cause KICKBACK For pocket cuts retract lower guard using Retracting Lever ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the saw If kickback occurs the saw could easily jump backwards over your hand leading to serious personal injury Never force the saw Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts loss of accuracy and possible kickback Push the saw forward at a sp...

Page 7: ... a vise This is extremely dangerous and can lead to seri ous accidents 18 WARNING Blade coasts to stop after switch is released Contact with coasting blade can cause serious injury Before setting the tool down after completing a cut be sure that the lower telescoping guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop 19 Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to pr...

Page 8: ...safer cuts set cut depth so that no more than one blade tooth projects below workpiece Using proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury Bevel cutting Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on the front of the base Set for the desired angle 0 45 by tilting accordingly then tighten the clamping screw securely Sighting For straight c...

Page 9: ...viced at a Makita service center The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower guard NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING LOWER GUARD SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT ASSEMBLY CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool Removing or installing saw blade CAUTION Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front...

Page 10: ...workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed Now simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed To get clean cuts keep your sawing line straight and your speed of advance uniform If the cut fails to properly follow your intended cut line do not...

Page 11: ...bon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only iden tical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps After replacing brushes plug in the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes Then check the tool while running and electric brake operation when r...

Page 12: ...its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita service center Steel Carbide tipped saw blades Rip fence Guide rule Socket wrench 9 Combination General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip crosscuts and miters Crosscutting For smoother cross grain cuts Slices cleanly against grain Hollow ground ply wood For smooth splinter free cuts...

Page 13: ...13 First Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage Makita U S A Inc 14930 Northam Street La Mirada CA 90638 5753 Fold Cut ...

Page 14: ...ability Power Other Design Features Size Price Makita Brand 5 Any comments MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOMER S PORTION OF THIS FORM AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO SERIAL NO INTL LAST NAME COMPANY NAME STREET ADRESS CITY STATE AGE ZIP CODE PHONE AREA CODE STATUS Married SEX M F Single MONTH DAY YEAR Under ...

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Page 16: ...e of Makita s Factory or Authorized Service Centers If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material Makita will repair or at our option replace without charge This Warranty does not apply where repairs have been made or attempted by others repairs are required because of normal wear and tear the tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained alterations have b...

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