Makita 5007F User manual

S P E C I F I CAT IONS
Max. cutting depth
Blade
diameter 900 I 4550
No load speed Overall Net
WM) length Weight
Manufacturer resewes the right to change specifications without notice.
Note: Specificationsmay differ from country to country.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2
(For All Tools)
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,fire and/or serious
personal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Work Area
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as
in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or-fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visi-
tors away while operating a power
tool.
Oistractions can cause you to loss control.
Electrical Safety
4. Double insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized plug ( one bladeiswider
thanthe other.)This plugwillfit
in a polar-
ized outlet only one way. If the plug does
notfit fully
in the outlet, reversethe plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician
to installa polarizedoutlet. 00
not change the plug in any way. Double
insulation eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk
of electricshock if your body is grounded.
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6. Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
7.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug
from an outlet. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately,
Damaged cords increase the
risk of elec-
tric shock.
8. When operating a powertooloutside,
use an outdoor extension cord marked
“W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for
outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric
shock.
Personal Safety
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operat-
ing
a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inat-
tention while operating power
tools may
result in serious personal injury.
10. Dress properly.
Do not wear loose
clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or longhair can be caught in mov-
ingparts.
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11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure
switch
is off before plugging in. Carrying
tools with your finger on the switch or plug-
ging in
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
12. Removeadjusting keys or wrenches
before-turningthe
tool on. A wrench or a
key that
is left attached to a rotatingpart of
the tool may result in personal injury.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
ingand balanceat alltimes. Proper
foot-
ing and balance enables better control of
the tool in unexpectedsituaiions.
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Dust mask, non-skidsafe-
ty shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions.
Ordinary eye
or sun glasses are NOT eye
protection.
Tool Use and Care
15. Use clamps or other practical way
to secureand support the workpiece
to
a stable platform. Holding the work by
handor against your body
is unstable and
may leadto
loss of control.
16.
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.
17.
Do not use tool if switch does not
turn
it on or off. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch
is dangerous
and must be repaired.
18. Disconnectthe plug from the power
source before makingany adjustments,
changing accessories,
or storing the
tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk
of starting the tool acci-
dentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of chil-
dren andother untrained persons.
Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cut-
ting
tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained
tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely
to bind and are easier to
control.
21. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the
tools operation. If damaged, have the
tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
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More than
0
6
10
12
22. Use only accessories that are rec- 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
ommended by the manufacturer
for replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
your rnodeLAccessoriesthat may besuit- Maintenance section
of this manual. Use of
able for one tool, may become hazardous unauthorized parts or failure to follow
when used on another tool. Maintenance instructions may create a
risk
of electric shock or injury.
SERVICE
23.Tool service must beperformed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnelcould result in a risk
of injury.
Not more than AWG
6 18 16 16 14
10 18 16 14 12
12 16 16 14 12
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16 14 12 Not Recommended
EXTENSION CORDS.
Make sure your extensioncord is in goodcondition. When using an extension cord,be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows
the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,the heavierthe cord.
Table
1. Minimum gage for cord
_.
Volts 1 Total length d cord in feet
12ov 1 25n. I son. I iaon. I is0 n.
Ampere Rating
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USBOO8-2
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 motorhousing.
If bothhandsare holdingthe saw, they cannotbe
cut
by the blade.
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 Operator Prevention
Do not reach underneath the work. The guard
can not protect you from he blade below the
work
Don't attempt to remvecut material when
bladeis mving.
CAUTION:
Blades coast after
hrm off. Wait until blade stops
beforegraspingcut material.
2. Checklower guard for properclosing 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
bebent.
Raise the lowerguardwith the Retacting
handle (lever) and make sure it moves freely and
does not touch the blade
or any other part in all
angles and depths
of cut To check lower guard,
open lower guard by hand, then release and
watch guard closure.
Also check to see that
retractinghandle(lever) does nottouch tool how-
ing. Leaving blade exposed
is VERY DANGER-
OUS
and canleadto serious personalinjury.
of
Kii!&a&)
3. Check the operation and condition of the
lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring
are not operating properly, they must be ser-
viced beforeuse.
Lowerguard may operate sluggishly due to dam-
aged parts, gummy deposik, 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 Handle
(lever). As soon as blade
enters the material, lower guard must be
released.
For allother sawing, the lower guard should oper-
ate automatically.
5. Alwaysobserve that the lower guardiscov-
ering the blade before placing saw down on
benchor floor.
An unprotected,coastingblade will cause the saw
to walk backwards, cuttingwhatever is inits path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch
is released.
6. NEVER hold piecebeingcut in your hands
or acrossyour leg.
Itisimportantto support the work properly to min-
imize body exposure, blade binding,
or loss of
control.
7. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where !he cut-
ting tool may contact hidden wiring or it.s own
cord.
Contact with a"live"wire will
also make exposed
metal parts
of he tool "live"and shock the opera-
tor.
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.
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9. Always use blades with correct size and
shape(diamondvs. round) arbar holes.
Blades that do not match the mountinghardware
of the saw will run eccentically, causing loss of
conkol.
10. Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolts.
The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimumperformance
andsafety of operation.
11. Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback:
Kickbackisasuddenreach
to apinched, bound
or misalignedsaw blade, causingan uncontrolled
saw to liftupandout of the workpiece towardthe
operator. When the blade is pinched or bound
tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls
andthe motorreactiondrivesthe unitrapidlyback
towardthe operator.
If the blade becomestwisted
or misaligned
in the cuf the teeth at the back
edge of
the bladecan dig into the top surface of
the wood causingthe blade to climb out of the kerf
and jump back toward operator. Kickback
is the
result
of twl misuse andor incorrect operating
proceduresor conditions and
can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
12. Maintainafirm grip withboth handson the
saw and position your body and arm
to allow
you
to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK
forces can
be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautionsare taken.
13. When blade is binding, or when interrupt-
ing a cut for any reason, release the trigger
and hold the saw motionless in the material
until the blade comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backwardwhile
the blade
isinmotionor KICKBACK may occur.
Investigate and take corrective actions to elimi-
nate the causeof blade binding.
14. When restartinga saw in theworkpiece,
center the saw bladein the kerf and check that
saw teeth arenotengaged into the material.
If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or KICK-
BACK from the workpiece
as the saw isrestarted.
15. Support large panels to minimize the risk
of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large pan-
els 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 panelas shown inFig. 1.
To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kick-
back. When cuttingoperationrequires the resting
of the saw on the workpiece, the saw shall be
restedon the larger portion and the smallerpiece
cut off.
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Fig. 1 To avoid ma&, do suppc~ board or panel
near
the cut.
Fig. 2 Do not support board or panel away from Ihe
Cut.
16. Do not usedull or damagedblade.
Unsharpenedor improperly set blades produce
narrow
kerf causingexcessivehcnon,bladebind-
ing and KICKBACK.Keepblade sharp and clean.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows
saw and increases
potential for kickback.
Keep blade clean
by first removing it from tool.
then cleaning it mth gum and pitch remover, hot
water or kerosene. Never
use gasoline
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17. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers mustbetight and securebeforemaking
cut
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause bindingand KICKBACK.
18. 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, retractlower
guard using retracting handle(lever).
19. 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
OVK your hand,
possibly causing severeinjury.
Fig.
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20. Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can
causeuneven cuts,
loss of accuracy, and pos-
sible kickbacks.
Push the saw forward at aspeed so hatheblade
cutswithout slowing.
21. Use extra caution when cutting damp
wood, pressure treated lumber,
or wood con-
taining knots.
Adjust speedof cut to maintain
smooth advance-
mentof tool wthoutdecreasein blade spsed.
22. Adjustments. Beforecutting be sure depth
and bedadjustmentsare tight.
23. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspectfor and remove
all nailsfrom lumber beforecutting.
24. When operating the saw, keepthecord away
from the cutting area and position it
so that it
will not
be caught on the workpieceduring the
cutting operation. Operate with proper hand
support, properworkpiecesupport, and supply
cord routing away
from the work area
The tool is provided with front grip and rear
handle for
two hands operation. Keep both
hands
on tool using supplied handles. If both
hands are holding saw, they can not be cut by
blade. WARNING:lt is important to support
the
workpiece properly and to hold the saw firmly
to prevent lcss of control which could cause
personal
injury. Fig. 4 illustrates typical hand
support
of the saw.
Fig. 4 A lypical illustration a? pmper hand support.
workpiece support, and suwty cord routing.
25. Placethe wider portion of the saw base on
that part of theworkpiecewhich issolidly sup-
ported, noton the section thatwillfall
off when
the cut is made.
As examples, Fig.5 illustrates
the RIGHTway
to cut off theend of aboard,and
Fig.
6 theWRONG way, If theworkpieceisshort
or small, clamp
it down. DON'TTRY TO HOLD
SHORT PLACES
BY HAND!
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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26. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside
down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerousandcanlead
to serious accidents.
27. WARNING: Bladecoaststo 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
bladehascome to acompletestop.
28. Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to preventworking
dust inhalation and
skin contact Followmater-
Fig.7 - ialsupptier safety data
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated inthis instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
................
v volts
................
a amperes
................ a1ternatir.g or direct current
................
no no load speed
...
Class II Construction
USO7.91-2
Jmin
................ revolutions or reciprocation per minute
a
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Depth guide
2. Lever
1
2
L I
1. Clamping screw
2. Bevel scale plae
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CAUTION :
Always be surethat the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting
or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
After adjustingthedepth of cut, always tighten the lever
securely.
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth
of cut, securethe base
by tightening the lever.
For cleaner,
safer cuts, setcut depth so that no more a
blade tooth length projects below worbiece surface.
Using proper cut depth helps
to reduce potential for dan-
gerous
KICKBACKS which can causepersonal injury,
Bevel cutting
Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on
the front of the base. Setfor the desired angle
(0' - 45")
by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screw
firmly.
Sighting
For straight cuts, align theA position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For
45" bevel cuts, align the
6 position with it.
A. For srr.aighl culs (90')
8. For 45' bevel cut
1. Base
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Switch action
1. Switch lrigger
1. lar~ switch
ASSEMBLY
1. Wrench
2. Shalt lock
1
P'
1. Hex bolt
2. Outer tlange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
CAUTION:
Before plugginginthe tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the
"OFF" position when released.
TO start the tool, simply pullthe trigger. Releasethe triger
to stop.
Lightingthe lamp
CAUTION:
Do not see the source of light directly.
Always besure that the lamp is switched off when you
do not use the
tool.
To turn on the lamp, press the "ON" side of the lamp
switch. Press the
"OFF" side to tum it off.
CAUTION:
Alwaysbesurethat the tool is switched off andunplugged
beforecarrying out any work on
the tool.
Removing or installingsaw blade
CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installedwith teeth pointing up at
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
the fropt of the
tool.
blade.
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.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse. €E
SURETO TIGHTENTHE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
When changing blade, make sure
to also clean upper and lower
blade guards
of accumulated sawdust. Such efforts do nct, how-
ever, replace
the need to check lower guard operation before aach
use.
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OPERATION
1. Rear handle
2. Fronl grp
3. Base
CAUTION:
Be sure to move the tool forwardin a straight line gen-
tly. Forcingor twisting the
tool will result in overheating
of the motor and dangerous kickback. possibly causing
severe injury.
Hold the
tool firmly. The tool is provided with both 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 advancingsmoothly until the sawing is complet-
ed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and
your speed
of advance uniform. If the cut fails to proper-
ly follow your intendedcut line, do not attempt to turn
or
force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the
blade and leadto dangerous kickback and possibleseri-
ous injury. Release switch, wait for blade
to stop and
then withdraw
tool. Realign tool on newcut line,and start
cut again. Attempt
to avoid positioning which exposes
operator
to chips and wood dust being ejectedfrom saw.
Use eye protection
to help avoid injury.
Rip fence (Guide rule) - optional accessory
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 repeat-
ed cuts
3f uniformwidth possible.
1. Rip fence
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unpluggedbefore attempting
to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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 screwdriver while
squaring the blade with the base using a triangular rule
try square, etc.
ea
1. (+) Screw
E 2. Base 11

1. Triangular rule
Combmahon
Pressuretreated/
Wet lumber
Fine cross cuts
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1. Lima mark
General purposeblade for fast and smooth np, crosscutsand miters.
Oesigned
for fact cumng in pressure treatedand wet lumber.
For sand-freecuts cleanly against the grain.
1. Brush holder cap
2. Swewdnver
ACCESSORIES
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 identicalcarbon brushes.
Use ascrewdriver
to remove the brush holdercaps.Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formedby MakitaAuthorized or Factory Setvice Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makaa
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.
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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-basedpaints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treatedlumber.
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 fiiter out microscopic particles.
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
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