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WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Circular Saw with 
Dust Collection

Equipped with Electric Blade Brake
100 mm (4”)
MODEL 5044KB

001312

DOUBLE
INSULATION

Summary of Contents for 5044KB

Page 1: ... A L WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Circular Saw with Dust Collection Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 100 mm 4 MODEL 5044KB 001312 DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ... 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 the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plu...

Page 3: ...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 secur...

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: ... 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...

Page 6: ... blade may cut objects that 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 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 toxi...

Page 8: ...8 SYMBOLS USD201 2 The followings show the symbols used for tool V volts A amperes Hz hertz alternating current no load speed Class II Construction min revolutions or reciprocation per minute n ...

Page 9: ...lps to reduce potential for dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury Sighting When cutting align the A position on the front of the base with your cutting line Dust collection This tool is equipped with the dust box to collect dust and cut chips When the dust box is about two thirds full empty its contents To do so press the lever to unlock the dust cap and open it Tip the rear of the t...

Page 10: ...ot 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 of the tool Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove...

Page 11: ...ERATION 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 kickback possibly causing severe injury When using diamond wheels always follow the following instructions Check the wheel carefully for cracks or damage before operation Cracked or damaged wheels will cause a serious injury to operator Do not u...

Page 12: ...thdraw 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 with the screw on...

Page 13: ... adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized 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 ...

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Page 17: ...17 Fold Cut Stamp Timbre Makita Canada Inc 1950 Forbes Street Whitby Ontario L1N 7B7 ...

Page 18: ...e Paste Paste Paste Paste Paste 1 This product was purchased from Industrial Supply Other Tool Distributor Hardware lumber Store 2 Use of the product is intended for 5 Any comments Home maintenance Other Industrial maintenance Construction trade 3 How did you first learn of Makita Power Tools Catalog Other From dealer Magazine Newspaper Store display 4 Most favored points are Makita Brand Power Fe...

Page 19: ...e Bégin Ville St Laurent Quebec 514 745 5025 1 888 745 5025 H4R 1X1 Montreal Les Saules 1200 St Jean Baptiste Unit 106 Les Saules 418 871 5720 1 800 663 5757 Quebec G2E 5E8 Quebec Nepean 203 Colonnade Road Unit 6 Nepean 613 224 5022 1 888 560 2214 Ontario K2E 7K3 Ottawa London 317 Adelaide St S Unit 117 London 519 686 3115 1 800 571 0899 Ontario N5Z 3L3 Whitby 1950 Forbes St Whitby Ontario L1N 7B7...

Page 20: ...the Makita tools No dealer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific rights The provisions contained...

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