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I N S 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 5903

005447

DOUBLE
INSULATION

Summary of Contents for 5903

Page 1: ...I N S 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 5903 005447 DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ...tended for performing 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 fro...

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: ...and the smaller piece cut off 9 Use Rip Fence Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping 10 Guard Against Kickback Fig 1 3 Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator Release 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 ...

Page 5: ...l off when the cut is made As example 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 DON T TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND Fig 6 17 Never 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 co...

Page 6: ...the clamping screws tightly in front and back after making the adjustment Sighting For straight cuts align the A position on the front of the base with your cutting line For 45 bevel cuts align the B position with it Switch action CAUTION Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released To prevent the switch tri...

Page 7: ...ng or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous kickback possibly causing severe injury Hold the tool firmly The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle Use both to best grasp the tool If both hands are holding saw they cannot be cut by the blade Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact Then turn the tool on and wait un...

Page 8: ...es Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon 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 produ...

Page 9: ...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 Saw blades Rip fence Guide rule Hex wrench Joint ...

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