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Explanation of general view
SPECIFICATIONS
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without
notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
Intended use
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
GEB005-3
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to
portable band saw safety rules. If you use this tool
unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1. Use only blades which are 1,140 mm (44-7/8”)
long, 13 mm (1/2”) wide, and 0.5 mm (.020”) thick.
2. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
3. Secure the workpiece firmly. When cutting a
bundle of workpieces, be sure that all workpieces
are secured together firmly before cutting.
4. Cutting workpieces covered with oil can cause the
blade to come off unexpectedly. Wipe off all
excess oil from workpieces before cutting.
5. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubricant.
Use only Makita cutting wax.
6. Do not wear gloves during operation.
7. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot flying
chips.
10. Do not leave the tool running unattended.
11. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
1. Battery
cartridge
2. Button
3. Red
part
4. Lock-off
button
5. Switch
trigger
6. Speed adjusting dial
7. Lamp
8. Tighten
9. Loosen
10. Protrusion
11. Lever
12. Blade
13. Bearing
14. Upper holder
15. Lower holder
16. Wheel
17. Press
18. Screw
19. Stopper plate
20. Cutting wax
21. Tire
22. Lip
23. Limit mark
24. Screwdriver
25. Brush holder cap
Model
BPB180
Max. cutting capacity
Round workpiece
120 mm dia.
Rectangular workpiece
120 mm x 120 mm
Blade diameter
1.4 - 2.7 m/s
Blade size
Length
1,140 mm
Width
13 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Overall dimensions (L x W x H)
523 mm x 231 mm x 313 mm
Net weight
6.4 kg
Rated voltage
D.C. 18 V
