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does not touch the blade or any other part, in
all angles and depths of cut.
To check lower guard, open lower guard by
hand, then release and watch guard closure.
Also check to see that Retracting Lever does
not touch tool housing. Leaving blade
exposed is VERY DANGEROUS and can
lead to serious personal injury.

3.

Check the operation and condition of the
lower guard spring. If the guard and the
spring are not operating properly, they
must be serviced before use.

 Lower guard

may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

4.

Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “Pocket
Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower
guard by Retracting Lever. As soon as
blade enters the material, lower guard
must be released. 

For all other sawing, the

lower guard should operate automatically.

5.

Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor. 

An unprotected,

coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch is released.

6.

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg. 

It is important to support

the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.

7.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. 

Contact with a “live” wire will

also make exposed metal parts of the tool
“live” and shock the operator.

8.

When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. 

This improves the

accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for
blade binding.

9.

Always 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 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 twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and
jump back toward operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precau-
tions as given below:

Maintain a firm grip with both hands on
the saw and position your body and arm
to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.

KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken.

When blade is binding, or when interrupt-
ing a cut for any reason, release the trig-
ger and hold the saw motionless in the
material until the blade comes to a com-
plete stop. Never attempt to remove the
saw from the work or pull the saw back-
ward while the blade is in motion or KICK-
BACK may occur. 

Investigate and take

corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.

When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material. 

If saw blade is binding, it may walk

up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.

Summary of Contents for CIRCULAR SAW 5005BA

Page 1: ...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 140 mm 5 1 2 MODEL 5005BA DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ...n 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 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 th...

Page 3: ...g part of the tool may result in personal injury 13 Do not overreach 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 prote...

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: ...des 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 is a su...

Page 6: ...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 Push the saw forward at a sp...

Page 7: ... 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 toxic Take caution to pr...

Page 8: ...safer cuts 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 c...

Page 9: ...viced at a 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...

Page 10: ...workpiece 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...

Page 11: ...bon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only iden tical 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 After replacing brushes plug in the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes Then check the tool while running and electric brake operation when r...

Page 12: ...its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita service center Steel Carbide tipped saw blades Rip fence Guide rule Socket wrench 9 Combination General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip crosscuts and miters Crosscutting For smoother cross grain cuts Slices cleanly against grain Hollow ground ply wood For smooth splinter free cuts...

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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