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Makita 5046DA manual

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  • Page 1

    Cordless Circular Saw with Dust Collection 165 mm (6-112”) MODEL 5026DA, 5026DB 160 mm (6-114”) MODEL 5036DA, 5036DB 160 mm (6-114”) MODEL 5046DA, 5046DB 165 mm (6-112”) MODEL 5026DWA, 5026DWB With High Capacity Battery Charger 160 mm (6-114”) MODEL 5036DWA, 5036DWB With High Capacity Battery Charger 160 mm (6-114”) MODEL 5046DWA, 5046D[...]

  • Page 2

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES (For All Battery Operated Tools) WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not o[...]

  • Page 3

    Tool Use and Care Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.[...]

  • Page 4

    Specific Safety Rules 1. DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and 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. 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. [...]

  • Page 5

    11. 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 opera tor. 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 tow[...]

  • Page 6

    Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause bind- ing and KICKBACK. Use extra caution when making a &[...]

  • Page 7

    15. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents. Fig. 6 16. Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the lower (telescoping) guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop. 7[...]

  • Page 8

    SYMBOLS The followings show the symbols used for tool. v ................................. volts -_ ................................. direct current n, ................................. no load speed ... /min ................................ revolutions or reciprocation per minute 8[...]

  • Page 9

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE Length of Cord (Feet) 25 50 AWG Size of Cord 18 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. IO. 11. 12. 100 150 18 16 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual DO not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them im- mediately. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dr[...]

  • Page 10

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE 1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (50OF) 2. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power 3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents. 4. Always cover the battery terminals with the battery cover when the batte[...]

  • Page 11

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Installing or removing battery cartridge *Always switch off the tool before inser- tion or removal of the battery cartridge. To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge. *To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the[...]

  • Page 12

    If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated tool or a battery cartridge which has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long time, the charging light may flash in red color. If this occurs, wait for a while. Charging will begin after the battery cartridge cools. The battery cartridge will cool faster if you rem[...]

  • Page 13

    Adjusting depth of cut Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever. This tool is equipped with the dust box to collect dust and cut chips. For the best cut- ting performance, empty the dust box each time the battery cartridge is completely dis- charged. Press[...]

  • Page 14

    Switch action CAUTION: Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is pro- vided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off but- ton and pull[...]

  • Page 15

    ASSEMBLY Removing or installing the saw blade CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the blade. To remove the blade, first remove the hex socket head bolt which secures the dust box, then remove the dust box. After installing the blade, install the dust box and tighte[...]

  • Page 16

    To install the blade, follow the removal pro- cedures in reverse. Install the cup washer, inner flange, saw blade, outer flange and hex socket head bolt on the spindle in that order. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX SOCKET HEAD BOLT SECURELY. Outer flange Hex socket head bolt CAUTION: Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of [...]

  • Page 17

    OPERATION Hold the tool firmly. Set the base plate on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed. To get clean cuts, keep your sawing [...]

  • Page 18

    When cutting thin sheet metals such as corrugated metal, always cut them at a position more than 20 mm (25/32") away from the edge. If you cut them at a position closer to the edge, a piece cut off could be sucked into the dust box, causing a severe injury. More than 20 mm(25/32") CAUTION: Never use a deformed or cracked blade. Always rep[...]

  • Page 19

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carb[...]

  • Page 20

    Recycling the Battery Part No. I Blade diameter A-90715 [ 165 mm (6-1/2”) The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other Hole diameter Number of teeth I Application 52 For wood method of disposal. I Ni-Cd To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. 2. a). Take the battery to your nearest[...]

  • Page 21

    Battery cartridge 1822 Battery cartridge 1833 Part No.192826-5 Part No.192828-I Safety goggles Gray lens Part No. 191684-A Clean lens Part No. 191 685-A Battery cover Part No.414938-7 High capacity battery charger Model DC1801 21[...]

  • Page 22

    MAKlLA 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. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, retum the COMPLETE tool, freight[...]