Makita 5037NB manual

INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www .makitatools.com Cir cular Sa w 185 mm (7-1/4”) MODEL 5037NB DOUBLE INSULA TION[...]

2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA002-2 (F or All T ools ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , ma y result in electr ic shoc k, fire and/or s[...]

3 trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any wa y . Double insula- tion eliminates the need for the three wire grounded pow er cord and grounded power supply system. 5. A void body contact with gr ounded sur- faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body[...]

4 22. Use only accessories that are recom- mended by the manufacturer f or your model. Accessories that may be suitab le for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. SER VICE 23. T ool ser vice mu st be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk o[...]

5 2. Check lo wer guard for pr oper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guar d does not move freely and close instantl y . Never c lamp or tie the lower guar d into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard ma y be bent. Raise the lower guard with the Retr act- ing Lev er and make sure it mo ves freely and does[...]

6 ward while the blade is in motion or KICK- BA CK ma y occur . Investigate and tak e corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and c heck that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw b lade is binding, it may w alk up or KICKBACK from the w or kp[...]

7 15. When operating the saw , keep the cord awa y from the cutting area and position it so that it will not be caught on the work- piece during the cutting operation. The tool is pro vided with a front grip and rear handle for tw o hand operation. Operate with proper hand support, proper w ork- piece support, and supply cord r outing awa y from th[...]

8 SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS W ARNING: MISUSE or failure to fo llow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual ma y cause serious personal injury . SYMBOLS USD201-2 The f ollowings show the symbols used f or tool. V ....................... volts A ....................... amperes Hz ..................... her tz ................ alternating cu[...]

9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting depth of cut CA UTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut, alwa ys tighten the lev er securely . Loosen the le ver on the depth guide and mov e the base up or down. At the desired depth o[...]

10 Switch action CA UTION: • Bef ore plugging in the tool, always chec k to see that the s witch tr igger actuates properly and retur ns to the “ OFF ” position when released. T o star t the tool, simply pull the switch trigger . Release the s witch tr igger to stop . ASSEMBL Y CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and u[...]

11 OPERA TION CA UTION: • Be sure to mov e the tool forw ard in a straight line gently . F orcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous kickbac k, possibly causing se vere injur y . Hold the tool firmly . The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both to best gr asp the tool. If both hands [...]

12 Adjusting for accurac y of 90 ° ° ° ° cut (vertical cut) This adjustment has been made at the f actor y . But if it is off , adjust the adjusting screw with a he x wrench while squaring the blade with the base using a triangular rule, try square, etc. Replacing carbon brushes Remov e and check the carbon brushes regularly . Replace when they[...]

13 AC C E S S O R I E S CA UTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this man ual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injur y to persons. Only use accessory or attachment f or its stated pur pose. If you need an y assistance for more details regarding [...]

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17 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U .S.A., Inc. 14930 Nor tham Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold Cut[...]

18 1. This product was purc hased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store T ool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. Ho w did you learn about this product: Magazine F rom Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition F rom Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the pr oduct is intended for: Construction T rade[...]

19 F A CT OR Y SER VICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKIT A RET AIN THIS POR TION FOR Y OUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Av enue Sacramento , CA 95825 (916) 482-5197 7674 Clair[...]

W ARNING Some dust created by po wer sanding, sawing, g r inding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer , bir th def ects or other reproductive harm. Some e xamples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • cr ystalline silica from bricks and cement and o[...]