Circular Saw, Hypoid In Stock Now

Description

Makita Hypoid Saw (5477NB). This is a circular saw with 'hypoid' gears, hence the name. It's Makita's version of a worm geared circular saw. A real workhorse of the carpentry trade, the circular saw is most known for easily cutting dimensional lumber and plywood. This particular saw is an absolute beast!

The features of this item include:

• 15 Amp, 4500 RPM motor
• Blade Diameter 7-1/4”
• Arbor size: ⅝ inches
• 9 ft cord
• Bevel capacity of 0-51.5° with positive stops at 45° and 51.5°, ideal for truss and rafter cutouts
• High-quality, heat-treated hypoid steel gears for less maintenance
• Large cutting capacity of 2-3/8 in. at 90°, 1-3/4 in. at 45° and 1-9/16 in. at 50°
• Push button spindle lock for easy blade changes
• Onboard blade wrench (Allen) that is attached to the saw for quick and convenient blade changes

This item comes with a tough bag.

Also Known As: Skilsaw; Worm Drive

Often Used With: Speed Square; Tape Measure; Straight Edge

Similar To: Circular Saws

Intended Uses

This circular saw is designed for cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board, and hard board), cross cutting/rip cutting wood products, bevel cutting wood products, pocket cutting wood products.

Special Instructions

Please do not use abrasive wheels or blades with this saw!

Remember: Large panels (workpieces) need to be supported near the cut to minimize sagging and binding the saw blade (resulting in kickback).

Tool Resources

Diagram

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Instructions

Remember: set the blade depth to only about an ⅛ inch beyond the thickness of the workpiece to avoid kickback and the possibility of the blade catching or cutting something underneath the workpiece.

Resources

• PDF: Operator’s Manual
• Video: “How to use a circular saw for beginners - Part 1” by Training Hands Academy (4:21m). This is a great beginner walk-around of the circular saw.
• Video: “How to use a circular saw for beginners - Part 2” by Training Hands Academy (9:44m). Covers how to use the saw safely--don’t miss this one! 

This tool was donated: In memory of Chip Huntoon