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change the plug in any way.

 Double insula-

tion 

 eliminates the need for the three wire

grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.

5.

Avoid body contact with grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.

 There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is grounded.

6.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.

 Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

7.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately.

 Damaged

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

8.

When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”.

 These cords are rated for outdoor

use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

9.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.

 A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts.

 Loose clothes, jewelry, or long

hair can be caught in moving parts.

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 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 hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.

Tool Use and Care

15. Use clamps or other practical way to

secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.

 Holding the work by hand or

against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.

16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for

your application.

 The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.

17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it

on or off.

 Any tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power

source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.

19. Store idle tools out of reach of children

and other untrained persons.

 Tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting

tools sharp and clean.

 Properly maintained

tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.

21. Check for misalignment or binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-
viced before using.

 Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools.

Summary of Contents for 5008NB

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 210 mm 8 1 4 MODEL 5008NB DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ...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 one way If t...

Page 3: ...renches 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 hat or hearing protectio...

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: ...8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury ...

Page 9: ...t 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 cuts align the A p...

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: ...o 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 wood dust being ejected from saw Use eye protection to help avoid injury Rip fence Guide rule 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 position...

Page 12: ...or Factory Service Centers always using Makita 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 acces...

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 ...

Page 15: ... St Louis MO 63126 2221 314 909 9889 NEBRASKA 4129 S 84th St Omaha NE 68127 402 597 2925 NEVADA 3375 S Decatur Blvd Suites 22 24 Las Vegas NV 89102 702 368 4277 NEW JERSEY 251 Herrod Blvd Dayton NJ 08810 1539 609 655 1212 NEW YORK 4917 Genessee Street Cheektowaga NY 14225 716 685 9503 OREGON 828 19th Avenue N W Portland OR 97209 503 222 1823 PENNSYLVANIA 1704 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15209 412 8...

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 hav...

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