Makita 5007S User manual

Square Cut Saw
Blade
diameter
185 mm (744”) MODEL 5007s
weight
No load speed Overall
900 450 (RPM) length
Max. cutting capacities
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
185 mm
(7-1/4”)
DOUBLE
INSULATION
395 mm 5.5 kg
(15-112“) (12.1 Ibs)
5,800
58.5
mm 45.5 mm
(2-5/16”) (1-3/16“)
SPECIFICATIONS
* Workpieces up to 2 x 10 can be cut when the guide plate is installed.
Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(For All Tools)
WARNING: WHEN USINGELECTRIC TOOLS, BASICSAFETY
PRECAUTIONSSHOULDALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE
THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
in damp
or wet locations. Keepwork area well
lit. Don't expose power tools torain.
Don't use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Don't let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
STORE IDLETOOLS. Whennot
in use, tools should be stored in dry, andhigh
or locked-up place
- out of reach of children.
DON'T FORCETOOL.
It willdothejob better and safer atthe ratefor which
it was intended.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of
a
heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear looseclothing orjewelry. They canbecaught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
whenworking outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry toolbycordor yank
it todisconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps
or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using
your hand and
it frees both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories. Inspecttoolcords periodicallyandif damaged, have repairedbyautho-
rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
DISCONNECTTOOLS. When not
in use, beforeservicing, and when chang-
ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

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20.
Ampere rating
(on nameplate)
Ext. Cable Length
25 Ft.
50 Ft.
75 Ft.
100Ft.
150Ft.
REMOVEADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
seethat keysand adjusting wrenches are removed from tool beforeturning
it on.
AVOID UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in tool withfinger
on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSIONCORDS. Whentool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and
so marked.
STAY ALERT. Watch what youare doing, use commonsense. Don’t operate
tool when you are tired.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
it will
operate properly and perform itsintended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in this instruction
manual. Havedefective switchesreplacedbyauthorized service center. Don’t
use tool if switch does not turn
it on and off.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact withgrounded
surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
REPLACEMENTPARTS. When servicing, useonly identicalreplacement parts.
0- 2.10 - 3.50 - 5.10 - 7.10 - 12.10 -
2.00 3.40 5.00 7.00 12.00 16.00
Wire
Size (AmericanWire Gauge)
18 18 18 18 16 14
18 18 18 16 14 12
18 18 16 14 12 10
18 16 14 12 10
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16 14 12 12
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VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connectingthe tooltoa power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the
nameplateof the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified
for the tool can result
in SERIOUS INJURY to the user - as well as damage to
the tool.
If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG INTHE TOOL. Using a power source with
voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
Use Of Extension Cord
If the extension cord isintended to be used outdoors, the cord shall be marked
withthe suffix W-A following the cord type designation, for example
- SJTW-
A, to indicate
it is acceptable for outdoor use. Use an extension cord heavy
enoughto carry the current the toolwill draw. Undersize cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and over-heating. Makesure the exten-
sion cord is in good condition before using. Use the table below to determine
the proper wire size required
in the extension cord.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
To avoid kickback, do support board
or panel near the cut. Don't support board or panel away
from the cut.
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NEVER place your hand or fingers
behind the saw.
If kickback occurs,
the saw couldeasilyjump backwards
over your hand, possibly causing
severe injury.
Fig. 3
IO. Lower Guard. Raise lower guard with the retracting handle.
11. Adjustments. Before cuttingbesure depthandbeveladjustments are tight.
12. Use Only Correct Blades InMounting. Don’t use blades with incorrect size
13. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
holes. Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
cutting.
14. When operating the saw, keep the
cordaway from the cuttingarea and
position
it so that it willnotbe caught
on the workpiece during the cutting
operation.
Operate with proper hand support,
proper workpiece support, and
supply cord routing away from the
work area.
A typical illustration of proper hand
support, workpiece support, and
supply cord routing.
Fig.
WARNING :
It is important tosupport the workpiece properly and toholdthe saw firmly
toprevent
loss of controlwhich could cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illustrates
typical hand support of the saw.
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15. Place the wider portionof the saw base onthat partof the workpiece which
issolidly supported, noton
the sectionthat willfall off when the cut ismade.
As examples, Fig.
5 illustrates the RIGHT way tocut off the end of aboard,
and Fig. 6
the WRONG way. If the workpieceisshort or small, clamp it down.
DON'T
TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
Fig. 5
Fig.
16. Never attempt tosaw withthe circu-
lar saw held upside down
in a vise.
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Fig. 7
17. Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the lower
(telescoping)guard has closedand
the blade has come toacomplete stop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION :
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before removingor installing
the blade.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock
so that the blade cannot revolve and use
the wrench to loosen the hex boltcounter-
clockwise.
Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and
the blade.
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Fig.
To install the blade, follow the removal
procedure in reverse.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
SECU
R ELY.
Saw blade
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Fig.
CAUTION :
0 Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool.
0 Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the blade.
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Adjustingdepth of cut f
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and
movethe base upor down.
At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever.
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Fig. 1(
CAUTION :
0 Use a shallow depth of cut when cutting thinworkpiece for cleaner, safer cuts.
*After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely.
Bevel cutting
Loosen the nut on the bevel scale plate on
the front of the base. Set for the desired
angle
(0 - 45') by tilting accordingly,
then tighten the nut securely.
Sighting
For straight cuts, align the right notch in
the front of the base with your cutting line
on the workpiece.
For
45' bevel cuts, align the left notch
with
it.
Bevel scale plate
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Fig. 1
For 45" 4 :;;straight
bevel cuts
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I Base plate I
' Fig. 12
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Switch action
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Fig. 1:
CAUTION :
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly
and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
Operation
Grasp the rear handlewith your right hand
and the front grip with your left. Maintain
proper balance and control. Set the saw
base on the workpiece to be cut with
its
guide plate contacting flush againstthe side
of the workpiece and without the blade
making any contact. Turn the
tool on and
wait until the bladeattains full speed. Now
simply move the tool forward over the
workpiece surface, keeping
it flat and
advancing smoothly until the cut
is com-
pleted. The guide plate will cause the tool
1 \ \ Rear handle
Front grip
to cut perpendicularly (90') to the side
Fig. 14
of the workpiece contacted by the guide plate. When the cut is completed, turn the tool
off and wait until the blade has come to
a complete stop. Return the tool back to its
original position. The guide plate will return to its original position automatically.
CAUTION :
When you attempt to cut workpieces wider than travel distance of the guide plate or to
performcuts other than square cuts, remove the guide plate from the tool.
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Removing or installing guide plate
To remove the guide plate, carefully un-
hook the end of the spring from the saw
base by pushing forward and raising
it.
Then remove the guide plate by sliding it
backward.
To install the guide plate, follow the re-
moval procedures in reverse.
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Fig. 15
CAUTION :
Never stretch the spring more than 350 mm (13-25/32") long. The spring may come off
the guide plate unexpectedly, resulting an injury to you.
Guide rule (Ripfence)
The handy guide rule allows you to do ac-
curate straight cuts parallel with
a straight
edge of the workpiece. To install the guide
rule, first remove the guide plate from the
tool. Then simply slide the guide rule up
snugly against the side of the workpiece
and secure
it in position for the desired
cut with the nut
on the front of the base.
It also makes repeated cuts of uniform
width possible.
h Fig. 16
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