INSTRUCTION MANUAL Circular Saw 5606B 5806B 5740NB 004075 DOUBLE INSULATION WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Model 5606B 5806B 5740NB Blade diameter 160 mm 185 mm 185 mm at 90° 55 mm 66 mm 64 mm Max. cutting depth at 45° 36 mm 44 mm 42 mm No load speed (min 4,700 4,700 4,700...
medication. A moment of inattention while are caused by poorly maintained power tools. operating power tools may result in serious 21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly personal injury. maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled operator, proper precautions are taken. When blade binding, 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.
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possible kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed so that the blade cuts without slowing. 10. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.
when use the tool. Fig. 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: 000147 Always be sure that the tool is switched off and •...
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up • at the front of the tool. Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the • 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.
For Model 5606B serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and 1. Mounting shaft start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which 2. Inner flange exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected 3.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. off, adjust the adjusting screw with a hex wrench while Saw blades •...
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