Makita BSS501 User manual

Cordless Circular Saw BSS500 / BSS501 136mm (5-3/8")
Capacity
Blade diameter
No load speed
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Net weight
Voltage
BSS501
at 90 degrees
: 51mm (2")
at 45 degrees
: 35mm (1-3/8")
136mm (5-3/8")
3,600rpm
364 x 183 x 201mm
(14-3/8" x7-1/4" x 7-7/8 ")
2.6kg (5.7lbs)
18V
BSS500
at 90 degrees
: 51mm (2")
at 45 degrees
: 35mm (1-3/8")
136mm (5-3/8")
3,600rpm
359 x 183 x 201mm
(14-1/8" x7-1/4" x 7-7/8 ")
2.5kg (5.5lbs)
14.4V
Standard Equipment
T.C.T Saw Blade, Guide rule, Hex Wrench, Removable Dust Nozzle (for European countries only)
Electric brake
430
Built-in Job Light
Carrying Case
Comparison of Cutting Efficiency
Note : 1. The test results depend to a great extent on the hardness of the material, etc.
2. Numbers in the chart below are relative values when the capacity of competitor "D" model is indexed at 100.
Blade used: Makita and competitor "D"= 16-tooth TCT Saw blade supplied with each model competitor "P"= 30-tooth TCT Saw blade supplied with the model
90 110100 120 Fast
Slow
Makita BSS501 120
*Competitor "P" 110
Competitor "D" 100
0
Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber Bevel angle: 0 degree
90 110100 120 Fast
Slow
Makita BSS501 115
*Competitor "P" 95
Competitor "D" 100
0
Test material: Chipboard Bevel angle: 45 degree
Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber Bevel angle: 0 degree
90 110100 120 Fast
Slow
Makita BSS500 125
Competitor "D" 100
0
Test material: Chipboard Bevel angle: 45 degree
90 110100 120 Fast
Slow
Makita BSS500 130
Competitor "D" 100
0
18V
models
14.4V
models
*Competitor "P": 15.6V model
Satisfy Professional's Needs
Satisfy Professional's Needs
Lightweight only
BSS500 / BSS501 136mm (5-3/8")
Cordless Circular Saw
Items of standard equipment and specifications may differ by country or area.
PRINTED IN JAPAN Z23298-2 2007-06
Makita Corporation
3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502 Japan
High Speed Provides Remarkable Cutting Power.
(No load Speed: 3,600rpm)
430
130
100
Li-ion 3.0Ah
Ni-MH
3.0Ah
Ni-cd
2.0Ah
The numbers in the chart are
relative values when the amount
of Ni-cd 2.0Ah is indexed at 100.
Total Power Delivery Amount of each battery's service lifetime
430%
430%
EXTREME
EXTREME
ST
ST
AMINA
AMINA
in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
Life time work volume
Life time work volume
430%
EXTREME
STAMINA in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
Life time work volume
Traditional Charging Method
min
DC18RA's Optimum
Charging System
min
:: Communicates with individual battery.
:: Recognizes ID of battery and its history.
:: Analyzes its condition ; Battery may have been abused
by heat or over-discharging, or weakened by cycle age.
:: Knows how to look after each MAKSTAR battery to
MAXIMIZE CYCLE LIFE + WORK VOLUME.
:: Charges optimum and gentle way with Active 3 Controls ;
Active Current Control
Active Thermal Control
Active Voltage Control
:: Cools down
inside battery
Cooling fan
OPTIMUM CHARGING SYSTEM
Voltage
Temperature
Current
ANYTIME CHARGE
NO MEMORY
EFFECT
No discharging
required
LONGTIME STORAGE
LOW SELF
DISCHARGE
FIRM HOLDING
MULTI
CONTACT
SHOCK ABSORBING
HEAVY
DUTY PACK
ZZZ...
40%
lighter
MAKITA
18V Li-ion 3.0Ah
14.4V Li-ion 3.0Ah
MAKITA
18V /14.4V
Ni-MH 3.0Ah
LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACT
Makes battery life longer because this charging system
takes care of battery by following functions.
14.4V Lithium-ion
Battery BL1430
18V Lithium-ion Battery
BL1830
Built-in CPU
Built-in Memory Chip
Charger : DC18RA
Charging time
min.
22
(BSS500)
2.5kg (5.5lbs)
(BSS501)
2.6kg (5.7lbs)

W
ell Balanced T
ell Balanced T
ool Design for High Maneuverability
ool Design for High Maneuverability
Ensur
Ensur
es easy handling even in overhead or horizontal application
es easy handling even in overhead or horizontal application
Well Balanced Tool Design for High Maneuverability
Ensures easy handling even in overhead or horizontal application
51mm (2")
Max. Cutting depth
50 degrees
Max. Bevel Capacity Twin LED Light Blower Function
The air blows sawdust off the cut line ahead.
Large Lock-off Lever
•
Prevents accidental starting
Prevents accidental starting
•
Easy to operate even with gloved hand
Easy to operate even with gloved hand
•
Can be operated from both sides of handle
Can be operated from both sides of handle
Sawdust Ejection
Backward Function
Sawdust is collected and ejected backward to
prevent scattering.
Removable Dust Nozzle
(Standard equipment for
European countries
Part No. 194415-2)
Safety Cover
with calibration mark
embossed for adjusting
cutting depth
Illuminates blade edge and allows to easily
Illuminates blade edge and allows to easily
align with cutting line. Light can be tuned on
align with cutting line. Light can be tuned on
before tool starts by pulling the trigger slightly
before tool starts by pulling the trigger slightly.
• Prevents accidental starting
• Easy to operate even with gloved hand
• Can be operated from both sides of handle
Illuminates blade edge and allows to easily
align with cutting line. Light can be tuned on
before tool starts by pulling the trigger slightly.
Base Plate of Stainless Steel
Prevents damage of its surface and
moves smoothly on the workpiece.
Rubberized Soft Grip
with non-skid elastomer grip
on front and rear handles
for more control and comfort
Long Life DC Motor
with replaceable
Carbon Brushes
Storable Hex Wrench
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