Makita 5603R User manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Circular Saw
5603R
5703R
5705R
5903R
5103R
5143R
005391

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ENGLISH
SPECIFICATIONS
Model 5603R 5703R 5705R 5903R 5103R 5143R
Blade diameter 165 mm 190 mm 190 mm 235 mm 270 mm 355 mm
at 90° 54 mm 66 mm 66 mm 85 mm 100 mm 130 mm
Max. cutting depth at 45° 38 mm 46 mm 46 mm 64 mm 73 mm 90 mm
No load speed (min-1) 5,000 4,800 4,800 4,500 3,800 2,700
Overall length 330 mm 356 mm 356 mm 400 mm 442 mm 607 mm
Net weight 4.9 kg 5.7 kg 5.7 kg 7.2 kg 9.4 kg 14.0 kg
Safety class /II /II /II /II /II /II
• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
END201-5
Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
･Read instruction manual.
･DOUBLE INSULATION
･Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material!
In observance of European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electric and
electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment that
have reached the end of their life must
be collected separately and returned to
an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
ENE028-1
Intended use
The tool is intended for performing lengthways and
crossways straight cuts and mitre cuts with angles in
wood while in firm contact with the workpiece.
ENF002-1
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated in accordance with European
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets
without earth wire.
For Model 5603R
ENG102-2
For European countries only
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 93 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 104 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protection
ENG214-2
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745:
Work mode : cutting chipboard
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
For Model 5703R
ENG102-2
For European countries only
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 93 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 104 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protection
ENG213-1
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745-2-5:
Work mode : cutting chipboard
Vibration emission (ah) : 3.5 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
For Model 5705R
ENG102-2
For European countries only
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 94 dB(A)

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Sound power level (LWA) : 105 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protection
ENG214-2
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745:
Work mode : cutting chipboard
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
For Model 5903R
ENG102-2
For European countries only
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 95 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 106 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protection
ENG213-1
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745-2-5:
Work mode : cutting chipboard
Vibration emission (ah) : 3.0 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
For Model 5103R
ENG102-2
For European countries only
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 97 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 108 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protection
ENG214-2
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745:
Work mode : cutting chipboard
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
For Model 5143R
ENG102-2
For European countries only
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 94 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 105 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protection
ENG214-2
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745:
Work mode : cutting chipboard
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
ENH101-12
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine: Circular Saw
Model No./ Type:
5603R,5703R,5705R,5903R,5103R,5143R
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with
2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
The technical documentation is kept by our authorised
representative in Europe who is:
Makita International Europe Ltd,
Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England
30th January 2009
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
GEA005-2
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

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(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
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 children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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 for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
10. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
11. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
12. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
13. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
15. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
16. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
Power tool use and care
17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
18. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
19. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
20. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
23. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.

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Service
24. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
25. Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
26. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
GEB029-1
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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.
Danger:
1. Keep hands away from cutting area and the
blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary
handle, or motor housing. If both hands are
holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
2. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The
guard cannot protect you from the blade below the
workpiece. Do not attempt to remove cut material
when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. Wait until
blade stops before grasping cut material.
3. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade
teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
4. Never hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. Secure the workpiece to
stable platform. It is important to support the
work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece
support, and supply cord routing (if applicable).
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5. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and shock the operator.
6. When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy
cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
7. Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware
of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of
control.
8. Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
9. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
−kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator;
−when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back
toward the operator;
−if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and
jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. Position your body to
either side of the blade, but not in line with
the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when
interrupting 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
backward while the blade is in motion or
kickback may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk
up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw