Makita Cordless Saw 5621D User Manual

Cordless Circular Saw  
Equipped with Electric Blade Brake  
165 mm (6-1/2”)  
MODEL 5621D  
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.  
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors  
away while operating a power tool. Distrac-  
tions can cause you to lose control.  
11. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must  
be used for appropriate conditions.  
Electrical Safety  
Tool Use and Care  
4. A battery operated tool with integral bat-  
teries or a separate battery pack must be  
recharged only with the specified charger  
for the battery. A charger that may be suit-  
able for one type of battery may create a risk  
of fire when used with another battery.  
12. Use clamps or other practical way to  
secure and support the workpiece to a  
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or  
against your body is unstable and may lead  
to loss of control.  
5. Use battery operated tool only with specif-  
ically designated battery pack. Use of any  
other batteries may create a risk of fire.  
13. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for  
your application. The correct tool will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which it is  
designed.  
Personal Safety  
14. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it  
on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be  
repaired.  
6. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and  
use common sense when operating a  
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or  
medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
15. Disconnect battery pack from tool or  
place the switch in the locked or off posi-  
tion before making any adjustments,  
changing accessories, or storing the tool.  
Such preventive safety measures reduce the  
risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
7. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-  
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep  
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from  
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
16. Store idle tools out of reach of children  
and other untrained persons. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
8. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch  
is in the locked or off position before  
inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with  
your finger on the switch or inserting the bat-  
tery pack into a tool with the switch on invites  
accidents.  
17. When battery pack is not in use, keep it  
away from other metal objects like: paper  
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other  
small metal objects that can make a con-  
nection from one terminal to another.  
Shorting the battery terminals together may  
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.  
9. 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 result in personal injury.  
18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting  
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to  
bind and are easier to control.  
10. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times. Proper footing and  
balance enable better control of the tool in  
unexpected situations.  
19. Check for misalignment or binding of  
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any  
other condition that may affect the tool’s  
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-  
viced before using. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained tools.  
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20. Use only accessories that are recom-  
mended by the manufacturer for your  
model. Accessories that may be suitable for  
one tool may create a risk of injury when  
used on another tool.  
tenance performed by unqualified personnel  
may result in a risk of injury.  
22. When servicing a tool, use only identical  
replacement parts. Follow instructions in  
the Maintenance section of this manual.  
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow  
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of  
shock or injury.  
SERVICE  
21. Tool service must be performed only by  
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
USB027-5  
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from  
repeated use) replace strict adherence to circular saw safety  
rules. If 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.  
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.  
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. (See “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.  
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.  
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  
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the  
lower guard into the open position. If saw  
is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be  
bent. Raise the lower guard with the Retract-  
ing Lever and make sure it moves freely and  
does not touch the blade or any other part, in  
all angles and depths of cut.  
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  
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aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop  
after switch is released.  
Maintain a firm grip on the saw and posi-  
tion your body and arm in a way that  
allows 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 teeth are not engaged into the mate-  
rial. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or  
KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is  
restarted.  
Support large panels to minimize the risk  
of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large  
panels tend to sag under their own weight.  
Supports must be placed under the panel on  
both sides, near the line of cut and near the  
edge of the panel as shown in Fig. 1.  
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.  
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.  
To minimize the risk of blade pinching and  
kickback. When cutting operation requires  
the resting of the saw on the workpiece, the  
saw shall be rested on the larger portion and  
the smaller piece cut off.  
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 the operator.  
Fig. 1 To avoid kickback, do support board or  
panel near the cut.  
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:  
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Push the saw forward at a speed so that the  
blade cuts without slowing.  
12. Be aware that this tool is always in an  
operating condition, because it does not  
have to be plugged into an electrical out-  
let.  
13. Use extra caution when cutting damp  
wood, pressure treated lumber, or wood  
containing knots. Adjust speed of cut to  
maintain smooth advancement of tool without  
decrease in blade speed.  
Fig. 2 Do not support board or panel away from  
the cut.  
Do not use dull or damaged blade.  
Unsharpened or improperly set blades pro-  
duce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,  
blade binding and KICKBACK. Keep blade  
sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hard-  
ened on blades slows saw and increases  
potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by  
first removing it from tool, then cleaning it  
with gum and pitch remover, hot water or ker-  
osene. Never use gasoline.  
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking  
levers must be tight and secure before  
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while  
cutting, it will cause binding and KICKBACK.  
Use extra caution when making a “Pocket  
Cut” into existing walls or other blind  
areas. The protruding blade may cut objects  
that 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.  
14. Adjustments. Before cutting be sure  
depth and bevel adjustments are tight.  
15. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and  
remove all nails from lumber before cut-  
ting.  
16. The tool is provided with a front grip and  
rear handle for two hand operation. Oper-  
ate with proper hand support and proper  
workpiece support.  
WARNING: It is important to support the  
workpiece properly and to hold the saw  
firmly to prevent loss of control which  
could cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illus-  
trates typical hand support of the saw.  
Fig. 4 A typical illustration of proper hand  
support and workpiece support.  
17. Place the wider portion of the saw base on  
that part of the workpiece which is solidly  
supported, not on the section that will fall  
off when the cut is made. As examples,  
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,  
Fig. 3  
Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can  
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and  
possible kickback.  
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clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD  
SHORT PIECES BY HAND!  
extremely dangerous and can lead to seri-  
ous accidents.  
Fig. 5  
Fig. 7  
19. 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.  
20. Some material contains chemicals which  
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust  
inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate-  
rial supplier safety data.  
Fig. 6  
18. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw  
held upside down in  
a
vise. This is  
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WARNING:  
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this  
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.  
SYMBOLS  
USD301-1  
The followings show the symbols used for tool.  
V .......................volts  
....................no load speed  
n
˚
...................direct current  
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per  
minute  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE  
USC001-3  
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This man-  
ual contains important safety and operat-  
ing instructions for battery charger.  
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug  
and cord, pull by plug rather than cord  
when disconnecting charger.  
2. Before using battery charger, read all  
instructions and cautionary markings on  
(1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3)  
product using battery.  
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will  
not be stepped on, tripped over, or other-  
wise subjected to damage or stress.  
8. An extension cord should not be used  
unless absolutely necessary. Use of  
improper extension cord could result in a  
risk of fire and electric shock. If extension  
cord must be used, make sure:  
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge  
only MAKITA rechargeable batteries  
marked on the charger label. Other types  
of batteries may burst causing personal  
injury and damage.  
a. That pins on plug of extension cord  
are the same number, size, and shape  
as those of plug on charger;  
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.  
5. Use of an attachment not recommended  
or sold by the battery charger manufac-  
turer may result in a risk of fire, electric  
shock, or injury to persons.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired  
and in good electrical condition;  
c. That wire size is at least as large as  
the one specified in the table below.  
Table 1: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS  
Length of Cord (Feet)  
AWG Size of Cord  
25  
18  
50  
18  
100  
18  
150  
16  
9. Do not operate charger with damaged  
13. The battery charger is not intended for  
use by young children or infirm persons  
without supervision.  
cord or plug - replace them immediately.  
10. Do not operate charger if it has received a  
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise  
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified  
serviceman.  
14. Young children should be supervised to  
ensure that they do not play with the bat-  
tery charger.  
11. Do not disassemble charger or battery  
cartridge; take it to a qualified serviceman  
when service or repair is required, Incor-  
rect reassembly may result in a risk of  
electric shock or fire.  
15. If operating time has become excessively  
shorter, stop operating immediately. It  
may result in a risk of overheating, possi-  
ble burns and even an explosion.  
16. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse  
them out with clear water and seek medi-  
cal attention right away. It may result in  
loss of your eyesight.  
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug  
charger from outlet before attempting any  
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off con-  
trols will not reduce this risk.  
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER &  
BATTERY CARTRIDGE  
1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when  
temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or  
ABOVE 40°C (104°F).  
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to  
water or rain.  
A battery short can cause a large current  
flow, overheating, possible burns and  
even a breakdown.  
2. Do not attempt to use a step-up trans-  
former, an engine generator or DC power  
receptacle.  
6. Do not store the tool and Battery Car-  
tridge in locations where the temperature  
may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F).  
3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the  
charger vents.  
4. Always cover the battery terminals with  
the battery cover when the battery car-  
tridge is not used.  
7. Do not incinerate the Battery Cartridge  
even if it is severely damaged or is com-  
pletely worn out. The battery cartridge can  
explode in a fire.  
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:  
8. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike bat-  
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any  
tery.  
conductive material.  
9. Do not charge inside a box or container of  
any kind. The battery must be placed in a  
well ventilated area during charging.  
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a  
container with other metal objects  
such as nails, coins, etc.  
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FUNCTIONAL  
DESCRIPTION  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the  
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or  
checking function on the tool.  
001328  
Installing or removing battery cartridge  
Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of  
the battery cartridge.  
1
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool  
while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge.  
To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the  
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip  
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in  
place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out  
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.  
2
1. Battery cartridge  
2. Button  
Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If  
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being  
inserted correctly.  
004513  
Charging  
2
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage  
source. The charging light will flash in green color.  
2. Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus  
terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides  
as their respective markings on the battery charger.  
Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that it rests on  
the charger port floor.  
3
1
1. Battery charger  
2. Battery cartridge  
3. Charging light  
3. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light  
color will change from green to red and charging will  
begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily during  
charging.  
4. When the charging light color changes from red to  
green, the charging cycle is complete.  
5. If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the  
charging cycle is complete, the charger will switch into  
its “trickle charge (maintenance charge)” mode.  
6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power  
source.  
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NOTE:  
The battery charger is for charging Makita battery  
cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other  
manufacturers batteries.  
When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery  
cartridge which has not been used for a long period of  
time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal  
condition and does not indicate a problem. You can  
recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging it  
completely and recharging a couple of times.  
If you charge a battery cartridge from a just operated  
tool or a battery cartridge which has been left in a  
location exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long  
time, the charging light may flash in red color. If this  
occurs, wait for a while. Charging will begin after the  
battery cartridge cools. The battery cartridge will cool  
faster if you remove the battery cartridge from the high  
capacity battery charger.  
If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red  
color, charging is not possible. The terminals on the  
charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the  
battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.  
Trickle charge (Maintenance charge)  
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent  
spontaneous discharging after full charge, the charger will  
switch into its trickle charge (maintenance charge)mode  
and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged.  
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life  
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis-  
charged.  
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery car-  
tridge when you notice less tool power.  
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.  
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.  
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at  
10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F).  
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.  
4. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when  
you do not use it for more than six months.  
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001352  
Adjusting depth of cut  
CAUTION:  
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever  
securely.  
Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and move the  
base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the  
base by tightening the lever.  
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1. Lever  
For cleaner, 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.  
001369  
Bevel cutting  
Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on the  
front of the base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting  
accordingly, then tighten the clamping screw securely.  
2
1
1. Bevel scale plate  
2. Clamping screw  
001387  
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.  
1
A
B
2
1. Base  
2. Cutting line  
001408  
Switch action  
CAUTION:  
1
2
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,  
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates  
properly and returns to the OFFposition when  
released.  
1. Lock-off button  
2. Switch trigger  
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a  
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push in the lock-  
off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trig-  
ger to stop.  
Electric brake  
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool  
consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch trigger  
release, have tool serviced 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 the  
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any  
work on the tool.  
001429  
Removing or installing saw blade  
CAUTION:  
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at  
the front of the tool.  
2
1
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the  
blade.  
1. Hex Wrench  
2. Shaft lock  
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the blade  
cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt  
counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange  
and blade.  
001446  
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse.  
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE  
SECURELY.  
1
When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper and  
lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such efforts do  
not, however, replace the need to check lower guard opera-  
tion before each use.  
2
4
3
1. Saw blade  
2. Hex bolt  
3. Outer flange  
4. Inner flange  
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001454  
Hex wrench storage  
1
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure  
to keep it from being lost.  
1. Hex Wrench  
OPERATION  
CAUTION:  
Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently.  
Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the  
motor and dangerous kickback, possibly causing severe  
injury.  
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery  
cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for 15  
minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.  
001472  
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 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.  
2
1
3
1. Rear handle  
2. Front grip  
3. Base  
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, wait for blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign  
tool on new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt to avoid  
positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust  
being ejected from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid  
injury.  
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001491  
Rip fence (Guide rule)  
1
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate straight  
cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of  
the workpiece and secure it in position with the screw on the  
front of the base. It also makes repeated cuts of uniform  
width possible.  
2
1. Clamp screw  
2. Rip fence (Guide rule)  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the  
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to  
perform inspection or maintenance.  
001502  
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut (vertical cut)  
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is off,  
adjust the adjusting screw with a hex wrench while squaring  
the blade with the base using a triangular rule, try square,  
etc.  
2
1
1. Adjusting screw  
2. Base  
001511  
1
1. Triangular rule  
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Replacing carbon brushes  
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 iden-  
tical carbon brushes.  
1
1. Limit mark  
001525  
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.  
1
2
After replacing brushes, insert the battery cartridge into the  
tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for  
about 1 minute. Then check the tool while running and elec-  
tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If elec-  
tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service  
center for repair.  
1. Brush holder cap  
2. Screwdriver  
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.  
EN0001-1  
Recycling the Battery  
The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it.  
The law prohibits any other method of disposal.  
To recycle the battery:  
1. Remove the battery from the tool.  
Ni-Cd  
2. a) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Ser-  
vice Center  
or  
b) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Authorized  
Service Center or Distributor that has been desig-  
nated as a Makita battery recycling location.  
Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor to  
determine the location that provides Makita battery recycling.  
See your local Yellow Pages under “Tools-Electric”.  
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ACCESSORIES  
CAUTION:  
These accessories or attachments are recommended for  
use with your Makita tool specified in 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.  
Carbide-tipped saw blades  
Combination  
General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,  
crosscuts and miters.  
Rip fence (Guide rule)  
Hex wrench 5  
Various type of Makita genuine batteries and chargers  
Plastic case  
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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  
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Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.  
1.This product was purchased from:  
3. How did you learn about this product:  
Home Center  
Other (  
)
Magazine  
Radio  
Hardware/Lumber Store  
Tool Distributor  
From Dealer  
Newspaper  
Store Display  
Catalog  
Exhibition  
From Friend  
Previous Usage  
Other (  
Industrial Supply  
Construction Supply  
)
2. Use of the product is intended for:  
4. Most favored points are:  
Construction Trade  
Industrial Maintenance  
Home Maintenance  
Hobby  
Design  
Repair Service  
Durability  
Power  
Features  
Size  
Price  
Other (  
)
Other (  
)
Makita Brand  
5. Any comments:  
DATE PURCHASED  
MONTH  
MODEL NO.  
DAY  
YEAR  
SERIAL NO.  
STATUS  
SEX  
Married Single  
M
F
INTL.  
LAST NAME / COMPANY NAME  
STREET ADRESS  
CITY  
AREA  
CODE  
STATE  
ZIP CODE  
PHONE  
40-49  
Under 19  
20-29  
30-39  
50-60  
Over 60  
AGE:  
BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOMER’S PORTION OF THIS FORM AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS.  
Please return this portion by facsimile or mail.  
Facsimile No: (714) 522-8133  
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FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS  
1-800-4-MAKITA  
RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS  
ARIZONA  
FLORIDA  
MISSOURI  
PENNSYLVANIA  
1704 Babcock Blvd.  
Pittsburgh, PA 15209  
(412) 822-7370  
3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6  
Phoenix, AZ 85040  
(602) 437-2850  
750 East Sample Road  
Pompano Beach, FL 33064  
(954) 781-6333  
9876 Watson Road  
St. Louis, MO 63126-2221  
(314) 909-9889  
CALIFORNIA  
GEORGIA  
NEBRASKA  
PUERTO RICO  
41850 Christy St.  
Fremont, CA 94538-5107  
(510) 657-9881  
4680 River Green Parkway NW  
Duluth, GA 30096  
(770) 476-8911  
4129 S. 84th St.  
Omaha, NE 68127  
(402) 597-2925  
200 Guayama St.  
Hato Rey, PR 00917  
(787) 250-8776  
14930 Northam St.  
La Mirada, CA 90638-5753  
(714) 522-8088  
ILLINOIS  
NEVADA  
3375 S. Decatur Blvd.  
Suites. 22 - 24  
Las Vegas, NV 89102  
(702) 368-4277  
TENNESSEE  
1120 Elm Hill P.  
Suile 170 Nashville, TN 372  
(615) 248-3321  
1450 Feehanville Dr.  
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-6011  
(847) 297-3100  
1970 Fulton Avenue  
Sacramento, CA 95825  
(916) 482-5197  
MARYLAND  
TEXAS  
7674 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.  
San Diego, CA 92111  
(858) 278-4471  
7397 Washington Boulevard,  
Suite 104 Elkridge, MD 21075  
(410) 796-4401  
NEW JERSEY  
12801 Stemmons Fwy Ste. 809  
Farmers Branch, TX 75234  
(972) 243-1150  
251 Herrod Blvd.  
Dayton, NJ 08810-1539  
(609) 655-1212  
16735 Saticoy St., Ste. 105  
Van Nuys, CA 91406  
(818) 782-2440  
12701 Directors Dr.  
Stafford, TX 77477-3701  
(281) 565-8665  
MASSACHUSETTS  
232 Providence Hwy.  
Westwood, MA 02090  
(781) 461-9754  
NEWYORK  
4917 Genessee Street  
Cheektowaga, NY 14225  
(716) 685-9503  
3453 IH-35 North, Ste. 101  
San Antonio, TX 78219  
(210) 228-0676  
COLORADO  
11839 E. 51st Ave.  
Denver, CO 80239-2709  
(303) 371-2850  
MINNESOTA  
6427 Penn Ave. South  
Richfield, MN 55423  
(612) 869-5199  
OREGON  
828 19th Avenue, N.W.  
Portland, OR 97209  
(503) 222-1823  
WISCONSIN  
Lincoln Plaza Shopping Ctr.  
2245 S. 108th St. West Allis, WI  
53227  
(414) 541-4776  
CUSTOMER’S RECORD  
Date Purchased  
When you need service: Send  
complete tool (prepaid) to one  
of the Makita Factory Service  
Centers listed, or to an Authorized  
Makita Service Center. Be sure  
to attach a letter to the outside of  
the carton detailing the problem  
with your tool.  
Dealer’s Name & Address  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
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WARNING  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California  
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples  
of these chemicals are:  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this  
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those  
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
Warranty Policy  
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of  
defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.  
Should any trouble develop during this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of  
Makitas 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 been made to the tool.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING  
AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.  
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS  
WARRANTY.  
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Makita Corporation of America  
2650 Buford Hwy., Buford, GA 30518  
884265E062  
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