ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model 5402 Blade diameter 415 mm at 90° 157.5 mm Max. Cutting depth at 45° 106 mm No load speed (min 2,200 Overall length 615 mm Net weight 13.7 kg • Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for Power tool use and care carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. 18. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or power tool for your application.
GEB013-5 Kickback causes and related warnings − kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an WARNINGS uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator; DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting −...
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12. Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
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25. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and Fig. 1 increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use gasoline.
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, hold the outer flange with the wrench so that it cannot revolve, then use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise.
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the reverse.
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. Saw blades • Rip fence (Guide rule) • Hex wrench •...