Makita 5740NB Owners Manual

Makita 5740NB Manual

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  • Makita 5740NB | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Circular Saw 185 mm (7-1/4") MODEL 5740NB DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www.makitatools.com
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    SPECIFICATIONS Model Blade diameter Max. Cutting depth at 90° at 45° No load speed (RPM) Overall length Net weight 5740NB 185 mm (7-1/4") 64 mm (2-1/2") 42 Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
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    Use and Care 15. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
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    personnel could result in a risk of injury. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. USE
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    the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris. 4. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "Pocket Cuts" and "Compound Cuts." Raise
  • Makita 5740NB | Owners Manual - Page 6
    eliminate the cause of blade binding. 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. Support large panels to minimize
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    saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents. 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 and the blade has come
  • Makita 5740NB | Owners Manual - Page 8
    WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. SYMBOLS USD201-2 The followings show the symbols used for tool. V volts A amperes n no load speed Class II Construction Hz hertz
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    , always tighten the clamping screw securely. Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and move the 2 base up or down. At the desired depth of cut cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using proper cut depth helps to reduce potential
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    tool. 001420 Removing or installing saw blade 2 CAUTION: • 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
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    Release switch, wait for blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury. 001483 Rip fence (Guide rule) The handy
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    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. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center. • Carbide-tipped saw blades
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    Cut Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Fold 13
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    Most favored points are: Design Features Size Price Makita Brand Repair Service Durability Power Other ( ) 5. Any comments: Paste Paste Paste Paste Paste Paste Paste Paste DATE PURCHASED MONTH DAY YEAR MODEL
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    When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of the carton detailing the problem with your tool. Date Purchased Dealer's Name & Address Model No. Serial
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    WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
www.makitatools.com
Circular Saw
185 mm (7-1/4”)
MODEL 5740NB
DOUBLE
INSULATION