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WARNING:

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

ENGLISH

Circular Saw

MODEL 5901B
MODEL 5902B

004126

DOUBLE
INSULATION

Summary of Contents for 5901B

Page 1: ...T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ENGLISH Circular Saw MODEL 5901B MODEL 5902B 004126 DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ...orming lengthways and crossways straight cuts and mitre cuts with angles in wood while in firm contact with the workpiece Power supply The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate and can only be operated on single phase AC supply They are double insulated in accordance with European Standard and can therefore also be used from sockets witho...

Page 3: ...than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool 13 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubrica tion and changing accessories Inspect tool cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility Inspect extensi...

Page 4: ... switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls Keep blades sharp Support large panels as shown in Fig 1 Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping Don t force tool Stay alert exercise control Don t remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the saw If kickback occurs the saw could easily jump backwards over your hand possibly caus ing s...

Page 5: ... attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise This is extremely danger ous and can lead to serious accidents Fig 7 18 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 com plete stop 19 Using manufacturer data Ensure that the diameter thickness and other characteristics of the saw blade are suitabl...

Page 6: ...ut 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 lever in front and the thumb nut In back and tilt the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts 0 50 Secure the lever and the thumb nut clockwise tightly after making adjustment Sighting For straight ...

Page 7: ...re 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 the blade To remove the blade press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise T...

Page 8: ...rkpiece 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 a...

Page 9: ...on 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 To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other mainte nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Cent ers always using Makita replacement parts ACCESSORIES CAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended ...

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