Makita 5201NA manual

INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www .makitatools.com Cir cular Sa w Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 260 mm (10-1/4”) MODEL 5201NA[...]

2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA001-2 (F or All T ools ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , ma y result in electr ic shoc k, fire and/or s[...]

3 Electrical Safety 4. Grounded tools m ust be plugged into an outlet properl y installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and or di- nances. Never remo ve the grounding prong or modify the plug in an y way . Do not use any adaptor plugs. Chec k with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properl y grounded[...]

4 21. Check f or misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool ser- viced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. 22. Use only accessories that are recom- mended by the manufacturer f or your model. Accessories that may b[...]

5 An adapter Fig. “B” and “C” is av ailable f or connecting Fig. “A” type plugs to two-prong receptacles. The g reen-colored r igid ear , lug, etc., e xtending from the adapter must be con- nected to a permanent ground, such as a proper ly g rounded outlet box. SPECIFIC SAFETY R ULES USB008-5 DO NO T let comf or t or familiarity with pr[...]

6 3. Check the operation and condition of the lower guar d spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properl y , they must be serviced bef ore use . Low er guard may oper ate sluggishly due to damaged par ts , gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris . 4. Lower guar d should be retracted manually only f or special cuts such as “ P ocket[...]

7 the resting of the saw on the w or kpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improper ly set blades pro- duce narrow k erf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBA CK. Keep b lade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hard- ened on blades slo ws[...]

8 could cause personal injury . Fig. 4 illus- trates typical hand support of the saw . 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. As examples, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WR ONG wa[...]

9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting depth of cut CA UTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut, alwa ys tighten the lev er securely . Loosen the le ver on the depth guide and mov e the base up or down. At the desired depth o[...]

10 Switch action CA UTION: • Bef ore plugging in the tool, always chec k to see that the s witch tr igger actuates properly and retur ns to the “ OFF ” position when released. T o prev ent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off b utton is provided. T o star t the tool, push in the lock- off button and pull the s witch t[...]

11 T o install the blade, f ollow the remov al procedure in rev erse. BE SURE T O TIGHTEN THE HEX BOL T CLOCKWISE SECUREL Y . When changing blade , make sure to also clean upper and lower b lade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such eff or ts do not, howe v er, replace the need to chec k lower guard oper a- tion befo re each use. OPERA TION CA UTION:[...]

12 MAINTENANCE CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remov e and check the carbon brushes regularly . Replace when they we ar down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes[...]

13 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U .S.A., Inc. 14930 Nor tham Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold Cut[...]

14 1. This product was pur chased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store T ool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. Ho w did you learn about this product: Magazine F rom Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition F rom Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the pr oduct is intended for: Construction T rade[...]

15 F A CT OR Y SER VICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKIT A RET AIN THIS POR TION FOR Y OUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Av enue Sacramento , CA 95825 (916) 482-5197 7674 Clair[...]

W ARNING Some dust created by po wer sanding, sawing, g r inding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer , bir th def ects or other reproductive harm. Some e xamples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • cr ystalline silica from bricks and cement and o[...]