Makita 5026D Manual

Specifications
Standard equipment
CONCEPTION AND MAIN APPLICATIONS
Models No.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Description
PRODUCT
Optional accessories
These 18V cordless circular saws have been developed for wood
works, metal works and siding works equipped with
165mm (6-1/2") and 160mm (6-1/4") carbide tipped saw blade.
Brief benefits and features are
* Electric brake for quick stop
* Lock off switch to prevent an accidental switch-on.
The colours of dust boxes showing the purposes, and variations
are as follows.
5026D, 5036D, 5046D
Cordless Circular Saws
with Dust Collection
Colour of
Dust box Purpose Model No.
Blue Wood
5026DWA
5026DWAE
5026DWB
5026DWBE
5036DWA
5036DWAE
5036DWB
5036DWBE
Purple Siding
5046DWA
5046DWAE
5046DWB
5046DWBE
Orange Metal
Battery Charger
1822 1 pc.
1822 1 pc.
1822 1 pc.
1822 2 pcs.
1822 2 pcs.
1822 2 pcs.
1833 1 pc.
1833 1 pc.
1833 1 pc.
1833 2 pcs.
1833 2 pcs.
1833 2 pcs.
DC1811
The colours of dust covers, purpose
and variations
Specifications
Motor Magnet DC motor D35
Rated Voltage DC 18 V
Battery NiCd 18 V / 2.0 Ah, NiMH 18 V / 2.2 Ah
No load speed (rpm) 2,4000
Saw blade 165mm(6-1/2") for 5026D series.
160mm(6-1/4') for 5036D and 5046D series
Max cutting depth 5026D : 55mm(2-3/16")
Net weight (inc. battery) 3.8 Kg. (8.4 lbs)
Saw blades
Diameter Hole Diameter
165mm
(6-1/2") 20mm
(13/16")
*15.88mm
(5/8") for
USA and
Canada
160mm
(6-1/4")
Diameter
Hole Diameter 20mm (13/16") 15.88mm (5/8") for USA and Canada
160mm
(6-1/4")
5036D and 5046D: 53mm(2-1/16")
Rip fence (guide rule)
Carbide tipped saw blade
Hex wrench
Batter cover
Safety goggles (only for Mod.5046D series)
Plastic carrying case
Carbide tipped saw blade 160mm(6-1/4") for siding and plaster boards
Carbide tipped saw blade 160mm(6-1/4") for metal cutting
Carbide tipped saw blade 160mm(6-1/4") for thin metal plate
Carbide tipped saw blade 165mm(6-1/2") for wood
Battery 1822
Battery 1833
Charger 1801
Safety goggle
The standard equipment for the machine may differ from country to country.
227mm (8-15/16")
231mm
(9-1/8")
147mm
(5-3/4")
213mm
(8-3/8")
*202mm(8")

5026D, 5036D, 5046D
Coloured dust box with enough space
for dust collecting
The collectable dust volume in the box, corresponds to
approx. over 10 cuts in cutting ceramic siding board 455mm x 12mm
approx. 50 cuts in cutting ceramic siding board 8-1/4" x 5/16"
The colours of dust boxes show the purposes of the machines.
They are
Blue : Wood works
Purple: Siding works
Orange: Metal works
High dust collecting rate
even without connecting with
vacuum cleaner
In case of Mod.5036D
80% cutting in ceramic siding board 12mm thick
70% cutting in HARDIE BOARD 5/16" thick
Equipped with 160mm (6-1/4") tipped saw
for siding and metal works.
And 165mm (6-1/2") tipped saw for wood works.
Superior to competitor's 24V product
Connectable with vacuum cleaner
The operator can enjoy clean work by connecting
with the vacuum cleaner equipped with ø36m hose.
Thumb screw for replacement of saw blade.
Loosen thumb screw and remove dust box.
So, the saw blade can be replaced.
For USA, Canada and Australia,
these machines are equipped with
hex socket head bolt instead.
Punched hole for aligning
with cutting line.
Cutting line
Durable base plate with
fine surface suitable for
metal and siding works.
It prevents to damage
the work piece especially
in siding works.
Convenient depth adjust
lever
It is placed inside the side line
of base plate. Even when cutting
stocks with guide lumber, the lever
does not interfere with guide lumber
lever
Dust proof structure
The following features are same to that of Mod.5621D.
* Equipped with 18V battery.
* Convenient lock off button easy to operate for both left and right handed operator.
* Equipped with long life motor and its carbon brushes can be changeable.
* Equipped with rip fence
( In case of Mod.EZ3513 of Panasonic, the rip fence can not be installed on the machine
and in case of Mod.EZ3530 of the same, it is optional accessory in stead of standard one.)
* Hex wrench can be stored in the machine.

Comparison of products
Manufacturer
Model No.
Purpose
Battery Voltage
Capacity
Diameter of
the blade
Cutting
capacity
No load speed
Weigh
(inc. battery)
Plastic
carrying case
Standard
equipment
MAKITA
5026D
Wood
18V
2.0 Ah in NiCd battery
2.2 Ah in NiMH battery
0 - 55mm
(2-3/16")
165 mm
(6-1/2")
5036D
(Ceramic)Siding
160 mm
(6-1/4")
0 - 53mm
(2-1/16")
2,400 rpm.
3.8 Kg
(8.4 lbs)
Yes
Hex Wrench
Rip fence
5046D
Metal
Hex Wrench
Rip fence
Safety goggle
Competitor
Model A Model B
Wood, (Ceremic)Siding, Metal
24V 15.6V
1.2 Ah 2.0 Ah
135 mm
(5-5/16")
2 - 45mm
(1/16"-1-3/4")
3 - 46mm
(1/8" -1-13/16")
2,700 rpm. 3,100 rpm.
3.5 Kg
(7.7 lbs)
3.0 Kg
(6.6 lbs)
Yes
No
Hex Wrench
Colour dust box Blue Purple Orange No classification of purpose with colour
Numbers in chart below are relative values when setting Model A's data as 100.
Cutting speed per cut Capacity with one full charged battery
Few Many
Slow Fast
Wood works
Model A
Makita 5026D
Model A
Makita 5026D
Model A
Makita 5036D
2 x 10 Material
100
100
100
Plywood (Width:900mm x Thickness:12mm)
(3.1 sec.)
(4.3 sec.)
110
105
Ceramic siding (Width:455mm x Thickness:12mm)
105 (1.9 sec.)
Metal works
Siding works
Model A
Makita 5046D
100
Model A
Makita 5046D
100
Model A
Makita 5046D
100
Angle steel (Height: 50mm x Width: 50mm x Thickness: 6.0mm)
135
Over head track (Height:40mm x Width: 45mm x Thickness:1.4mm)
Metal pipe (Outer diameter: 25mm x Thickness:1.2mm)
(10.8 sec.)
110 (3.2 sec.)
130 (1.9 sec.)
100
(51 pcs.)
115
100
(54pcs.)
100
100
135
100
140
130
(10.5 pcs.)
(40 pcs.)
(75 pcs.)
100
(122pcs.)
135
125

< 1 > Removing gear housing complete from base
Gear housing can be removed from base by loosening
pan hd. screw M5 and cap square bolt M6x90.
See Fig.1
(Note) Pay attention not to lose hex nut M5-8 when
removing gear housing.
< 2 > Removing and assembling safety cover
See Fig.2.
Base
Hex nut M5-8
Cap square bolt M6x90
Pan hd. screw M5
Gear housing
2
4
567
8
9
10
3
1
11
1. Hex socket Hd.bolt M6x20
2. Outer flange 40
3. Tipped saw blade
4. Inner flange 40
5.Cup washer (Pay attention to the direction of cup washer)
6. Retaining ring S-38
7. Spacer
8. Safety cover
9.Thickness ring (Thickness ring has to be installed between 10.spacer and 12.bearing box.)
10. Spacer
11.Spindle
12.Bearing box
The concave section has to
be faced to safety cover side
as per the above illustration.
Safety cover side
5
12
(Spacer has to be inserted into the safety cover fully. Otherwise safety cover can not move.)
(Spacer has to be inserted into the safety cover fully. Otherwise safety cover can not move.)
Fig.2
Fig.1
Repair

Retaining ring S-38
Cut of retaining
ring S-38
The cut section of retaining ring 38
has to be located within this compass.
< 3 > The cut section of retaining ring 38 has to be located within the following compass.
Arbor press cradle
Rod ø5.5mm or under
40mm
40mm
< 4 > Removing spur gear 53
Remove two countersunk-head screws and take off bearing box from gear housing complete.
Then follow procedures:
1) remove bearing retainer (left screw),
2) hold bearing box,
3) press arbor from rear of spindle by using a rod, etc. and remove the spindle.
< 5 > Assembling lever 42
Lever 42 has to be so good adjusted and assembled that it can loosen or fasten for depth adjustment
with one action properly.
The instance of the area
in which the depth adjustment
can be done with one action
properly.

Adjustment of lever 42
(1) Adjustment of setting position of lever 42
A. In case that the base can not move smoothly, even if the lever 42 is loosened.
Shift the setting position of lever 42 by one stage to right ( clockwise).
B. In case that the base is too loose, when the lever 42 is loosened.
Shift the setting position of lever 42 by one stage to left ( anti-clockwise).
AB
(2) After adjustment of setting position, stop ring E-8 is assembled as follows.
* In case that the base can not move smoothly in adjusting the setting position as per (1)
Assemble stop ring E-8 when lever 42 is set at the position where movement of the base gets smooth.
* In case that the base is too loose in adjusting the setting position as per (1)
Assemble stop ring E-8 when lever 42 is set at the position before one where movement of the base
gets tight.
< 6 > Setting lead wires
(1) Adjust slit of yoke unit to rib A.
(2) After assembling yoke unit, guide lead wirs
between rib B and rib C in order to prevent
that the lead wires are pinched between ribs
and yoke unit.
(3) Armature is drawn with magnetic force
of yoke unit strongly. So, pay attention to
prevent pinching of your finger.
< 7 > Lubrication
Apply MAKITA grease No.1 in gear housing by 7 g.
Rib C Rib B
Rib A
Slit of yoke unit
Yoke unit
Lever 42
Lever 42

Circuit diagram
Connection diagram
Fix lead wires with lead holders.
Fix lead wires with
lead holders.
Black
Battery
holder
Switch
Red
Brush holder
Brush holder