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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
does not touch the blade or any other part, in
all angles and depths of cut.
To check lower guard, open lower guard by
hand, then release and watch guard closure.
Also check to see that Retracting Lever does
not touch tool housing. Leaving blade
exposed is VERY DANGEROUS and can
lead to serious personal injury.

3.

Check the operation and condition of the
lower guard spring. If the guard and the
spring are not operating properly, they
must be serviced before use.

 Lower guard

may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

4.

Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “Pocket
Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower
guard by Retracting Lever. As soon as
blade enters the material, lower guard
must be released. 

For all other sawing, the

lower guard should operate automatically.

5.

Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor. 

An unprotected,

coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch is released.

6.

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg. 

It is important to support

the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.

7.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. 

Contact with a “live” wire will

also make exposed metal parts of the tool
“live” and shock the operator.

8.

When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. 

This improves the

accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for
blade binding.

9.

Always use blades 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 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
toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and
jump back toward operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precau-
tions as given below:

Maintain a firm grip with both hands on
the saw and position your body and arm
to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.

KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken.

When blade is binding, or when interrupt-
ing a cut for any reason, release the trig-
ger and hold the saw motionless in the
material until the blade comes to a com-
plete stop. Never attempt to remove the
saw from the work or pull the saw back-

Summary of Contents for 5007NH

Page 1: ... O N M A N U A L 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 185 mm 7 1 4 MODEL 5007NH DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ...res such as in 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 ...

Page 3: ...ove adjusting keys or wrenches 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 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 h...

Page 4: ...ng If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage num ber the heavier the cord SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USB008 5 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 secon...

Page 5: ...en performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator 8 When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding 9 Always use blades with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor h...

Page 6: ...g it from tool then cleaning it with gum and pitch remover hot water or ker osene Never use gasoline 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 Pocket Cut into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can caus...

Page 7: ...l 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 DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND 17 Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise This is extremely dangerous and can lead to seri ous accidents 18 WARNING Blade coasts to stop after switch ...

Page 8: ...ety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury SYMBOLS USD291 2 The followings show the symbols used for tool V volts A amperes alternating or direct current no load speed Class II Construction min revolutions or reciprocation per minute n ...

Page 9: ... cause personal injury Bevel cutting CAUTION When changing the positive stopper s position from 50 to 45 adjust the bevel angle to less than 40 by loosening the lever And change the positive stopper s position Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the front of the base Set for the desired angle 0 45 or 0 50 by tilting accordingly then tighten the lever securely Adjust the posi tion of posit...

Page 10: ...aft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise Then remove the hex bolt outer flange and blade To install the blade follow the removal procedure in reverse BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY When changing blade make sure to also clean upper and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust Such efforts do not however replace the nee...

Page 11: ... then withdraw tool Realign tool on new cut line and start cut again Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from saw Use eye protection to help avoid injury Rip fence Guide rule optional accessory The handy rip fence allows you to do extra accurate straight cuts Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in...

Page 12: ...a replacement parts 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 Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita service center S...

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: ...one 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...

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