Makita 5057KB User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALWARNING:For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.www.makitatools.comC

10Graduation on right side of tool baseThe right side of the tool base is graduated in inches. The “0”graduation indicates the position of the blade e

11Removing or installing saw bladeCAUTION:• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up atthe front of the tool.• Use only the Makita wrench

12Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front gripand rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If bothhands are holding saw, the

13as blade enters the material, retracting lever must bereleased. For all other sawing, the lower guard shouldoperate automatically.Tilt the tool forw

14Replacing carbon brushesRemove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replacewhen they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbonbrushes clean an

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17First-ClassPostageRequiredPost Office willnot deliverwithout properpostage.Makita U.S.A., Inc.14930 Northam StreetLa Mirada, CA 90638-5753FoldCut

181. This product was purchased from:Home CenterHardware/Lumber StoreTool DistributorIndustrial SupplyConstruction SupplyOther ( )

19FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS1-800-4-MAKITARETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDSARIZONA3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850CALIFOR

2SPECIFICATIONS• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.• Specifications may differ from country to country.GENERAL S

WARNINGSome dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif

3change the plug in any way. Double insula-tion eliminates the need for the three wiregrounded power cord and grounded powersupply system.5.Avoid bo

422.Use only accessories that are recom-mended by the manufacturer for yourmodel. Accessories that may be suitable forone tool, may become hazardous w

52.Check lower guard for proper closingbefore each use. Do not operate saw iflower guard does not move freely andclose instantly. Never clamp or tie t

6ward while the blade is in motion or KICK-BACK may occur. Investigate and takecorrective actions to eliminate the cause ofblade binding.When restarti

715.When operating the saw, keep the cordaway from the cutting area and position itso that it will not be caught on the work-piece during the cutting

8SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personal injury.SYMBOL

9FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking function on thetool.Adjusting