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Cordless Circular Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 165 mm (6-1/2”) MODEL 5621D I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
A. C. only 50 Hz - 60 Hz D. C. 7.2 V - 18 V 1822 1833 50 min. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive 5621D 165 mm (6-1/2”) 54 mm (2-1/8”) 38 mm (1-1/2”) 2,600/min. 364 mm (14-5/16”) 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distrac- tions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety 4. A battery operated tool with integral bat- teries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery.
20. Use only accessories that are recom- mended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool. SERVICE 21. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
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aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. 6. NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
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Fig. 2 Do not support board or panel away from the cut. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades pro- duce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hard- ened on blades slows saw and increases potential for kickback.
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clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND! Fig. 5 Fig. 6 18. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
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(1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable marked on the charger label. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE 1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). 2. Do not attempt to use a step-up trans- former, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 001328 1. Battery cartridge 2. Button 004513 1. Battery charger 2. Battery cartridge 3. Charging light CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge •...
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NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge.
001352 1. Lever 001369 1. Bevel scale plate 2. Clamping screw 001387 1. Base 2. Cutting line 001408 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger Adjusting depth of cut CAUTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely.
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.
001454 1. Hex Wrench OPERATION 001472 1. Rear handle 2. Front grip 3. Base Hex wrench storage When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost. CAUTION: • Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous kickback, possibly causing severe injury.
001491 1. Clamp screw 2. Rip fence (Guide rule) MAINTENANCE 001502 1. Adjusting screw 2. Base 001511 1. Triangular rule Rip fence (Guide rule) 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.
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool.
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CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita 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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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
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Paste 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog 4. Most favored points are: Design Features Size Price Makita Brand MODEL NO. YEAR SERIAL NO. PHONE 20-29 30-39 40-49 Paste Paste Radio Exhibition...
Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.
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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.