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14. 

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 
turning the power tool on.

 A wrench or a key left 

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may 
result in personal injury. 

15. 

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times.

 This enables better control 

of the power tool in unexpected situations. 

16. 

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves 
away from moving parts.

 Loose clothes, jewellery or 

long hair can be caught in moving parts. 

17. 

If devices are provided for the connection of dust 
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these 
are connected and properly used.

 Use of dust 

collection can reduce dust-related hazards. 

Power tool use and care 

18. 

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 
power tool for your application.

 The correct 

power tool will do the job better and safer at the 
rate for which it was designed. 

19. 

Do not use the power tool if the switch does 
not turn it on and off.

 Any power tool that cannot 

be controlled with the switch is dangerous and 
must be repaired. 

20. 

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or 
the battery pack from the power tool before making 
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing 
power tools.

 Such preventive safety measures reduce 

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. 

21. 

Store idle power tools out of the reach of 
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar 
with the power tool or these instructions to 
operate the power tool.

 Power tools are 

dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 

22. 

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment 
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts 
and any other condition that may affect the 
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the 
power tool repaired before use.

 Many accidents 

are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 

23. 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

 Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 

24. 

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits 
etc. in accordance with these instructions, 
taking into account the working conditions 
and the work to be performed.

 Use of the power 

tool for operations different from those intended 
could result in a hazardous situation. 

Service 

25. 

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 
repair person using only identical replacement 
parts.

 This will ensure that the safety of the power 

tool is maintained. 

 

26. 

Follow instruction for lubricating and 
changing accessories. 

27. 

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and 
grease. 

GEB013-7 

CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY 
WARNINGS 

Cutting procedures 

1. 

 

DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area 

and the 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. 

2. 

Do not reach underneath the workpiece.

 The guard 

cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece. 

3. 

Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of 
the workpiece.

 Less than a full tooth of the blade 

teeth should be visible below the workpiece. 

4. 

Never hold piece being cut in your hands or 
across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a 
stable platform.

 It is important to support the 

work properly to minimize body exposure, blade 
binding, or loss of control. 

A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece 
support, and supply cord routing (if applicable).

   

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5. 

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces only, when performing an operation 
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring 
or its own cord.

 Contact with a "live" wire will also 

make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" 
and could give the operator an electric shock. 

6. 

When ripping, always use a rip fence or 
straight edge guide.

 This improves the accuracy 

of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. 

7. 

Always use blades with correct size and shape 
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes.

 Blades 

that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw 
will run eccentrically, causing loss of control. 

8. 

Never use damaged or incorrect blade 
washers or bolt.

 The blade washers and bolt 

were specially designed for your saw, for optimum 
performance and safety of operation. 

 

Summary of Contents for 5008MGJ/2

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Circular Saw 5008MG 5008MGA 008185 ...

Page 2: ...upply The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate and can only be operated on single phase AC supply They are double insulated and can therefore also be used from sockets without earth wire ENF100 1 For public low voltage distribution systems of between 220 V and 250 V Switching operations of electric apparatus cause voltage fluctuations Th...

Page 3: ...l safety 4 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 5 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or groun...

Page 4: ...Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation Service 25 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the s...

Page 5: ... into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted 12 Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel To avoid kickback do support board or panel near the cut ...

Page 6: ...ng damp wood pressure treated lumber or wood containing knots Maintain smooth advancement of tool without decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips 24 Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving Wait until blade stops before grasping cut material Blades coast after turn off 25 Avoid cutting nails Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting 26 Place ...

Page 7: ...justing depth of cut 2 1 007326 CAUTION After adjusting the depth of cut always tighten the lever securely 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 For 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 for dangerou...

Page 8: ...rce of light directly The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged The lamp keeps on lighting until the tool is unplugged If the lamp does not light up the mains cord or the lamp may be defective The lamp is lit but the tool does not start even if the tool is switched on the carbon brushes may be worn out or the motor or the ON OFF switch may be defective NOTE Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off t...

Page 9: ...and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed To get clean cuts keep your sawing line straight and your speed of advance uniform If the cut fails to properly follow your intended cut line do not attempt to turn or force the tool back to the cut line Doing so may bind the blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury Release switch wait for blade to stop and then withdraw ...

Page 10: ...unning tool with no load for about 10 minutes Then check the tool while running and electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger If electric brake is not working well ask your local Makita service center for repair OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or at...

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