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WARNING:

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

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Circular Saw

Equipped with Electric Blade Brake
260 mm (10-1/4”)
MODEL 5201NA

Summary of Contents for 5201NA

Page 1: ...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 Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 260 mm 10 1 4 MODEL 5201NA ...

Page 2: ...k Area 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci dents 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres 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 Model 520...

Page 3: ...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 resu...

Page 4: ...the tool s plug Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately 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 ampe...

Page 5: ...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 cl...

Page 6: ...fety 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...

Page 7: ...urs 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 speed so that the blade cuts without slow ing 12 Use extra caution when cutting damp wood pressure treated lumber or wood containing knots Adjust speed of cut to maintain smooth advanceme...

Page 8: ...emely 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 prevent dust inhalatio...

Page 9: ...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 cuts align t...

Page 10: ... 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 of the to...

Page 11: ...r 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 attempt to turn or force the tool back to the cut line Doing so may bind the blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury Release switch w...

Page 12: ...ing well ask your local Makita service center for repair To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or 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 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 ...

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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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