INSTRUCTION MANUAL Circular Saw 5603R 5703R 5705R 5903R 5103R 5143R 005391 DOUBLE INSULATION WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
European Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire. For Model 5705R ENG102-2 For European countries only For Model 5603R Noise ENG102-2 The typical A-weighted noise level determined according For European countries only to EN60745:...
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Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s ENH101-12 EC Declaration of Conformity For Model 5903R Makita Corporation responsible ENG102-2 manufacturer declare that the following Makita For European countries only machine(s): Noise Designation of Machine: Circular Saw The typical A-weighted noise level determined according Model No./...
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(cordless) power tool. tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Work area safety 13. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left dark areas invite accidents.
Service make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" 24. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified and shock the operator. repair person using only identical replacement When ripping always use a rip fence or parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power straight edge guide.
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is restarted. cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. Support large panels to minimise the risk The protruding blade may cut objects that can • of blade pinching and kickback. Large cause kickback. For plunge cuts, retract lower panels tend to sag under their own weight. guard using retracting handle.
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operate automatically. Fig. 1 13. 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.
45° angle cuts or the 60° notch for 60° angle cuts. 005393 For model 5603R, 5703R,5705R, 5903R, 5103R Loosen the clamping screws in front and back, and tilt the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° - 45°).
3. Setting 1- 5mm The thickness of the riving knife is 1.8 mm for Models protuberances 5603R,5703R and 5705R or 2.0 mm for Models for 4. Cutting depth 1- 5mm 5903R and 5103R or 2.5 mm for Model 5143R. 005397...
005414 When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, 005402 connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the joint on the tool using the screws. Then connect a hose The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate of the vacuum cleaner to the joint as shown in the figure.
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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 •...
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