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Makita 5057KB Instruction Manual

185 mm (7-1/4”) circular saw with dust collection
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Circular Saw with
Dust Collection
185 mm (7-1/4")
MODEL 5057KB
I N S T R U C T I O N
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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DOUBLE
INSULATION
M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 Circular Saw with Dust Collection 185 mm (7-1/4”) MODEL 5057KB I N S T R U C T I O N WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w . m a k i t a t o o l s . c o m...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified elec- trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not 5057KB 185 mm (7-1/4”) 60 mm (2-3/8”) 30 mm (1-3/16”) 5,800/min.

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    change the plug in any way. Double insula- tion 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 electric shock if your body is grounded.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    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 Oper- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center 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 is restarted.
  • Page 7 Fig. 4 A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece support, and supply cord routing. 16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made.
  • Page 8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. SYMBOLS The followings show the symbols used for tool. V ... volts A ... amperes Hz ... hertz ...

  • Page 9: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 001345 1. Depth guide 2. Lever 001362 1. Bevel scale plate 2. Lever 001380 1. Base CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting depth of cut CAUTION: •...

  • Page 10: Dust Collection

    Tip the rear of the tool down to empty the dust box. Cleaner cutting operations can be performed by connecting this tool to Makita vacuum cleaner. Remove the rubber cap from the dust cap and connect the vacuum cleaner hose to the dust cap.

  • Page 11: Operation

    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, first remove the clamping screws which secure the dust box, then remove the dust box.
  • Page 12 Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a 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.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    001494 1. Retracting lever 2. Lower guard 3. Saw blade MAINTENANCE 001500 1. Base 2. Adjusting screw 001509 1. Triangular rule as blade enters the material, retracting lever must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

  • Page 14: Replacing Carbon Brushes

    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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  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 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...

  • Page 19: Factory Service Centers

    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.

  • Page 20: Warranty Policy

    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.

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