Makita 50008MGA User Manual

8-1/4" MAGNESIUM CIRCULAR SAW

MAGNESIUM COMPONENTS CREATE A LIGHTWEIGHT SAW THAT IS

WELL-BALANCED AND JOBSITE TOUGH

Large Cutting and Bevel Capacities with Positive Stops at 22.5° and 45°

Reinforced Power Cord Withstands Jobsite Abuse

Blade Wrench is Attached to Saw for Fast and Convenient Blade Changing

Make Quick, One-handed Adjustments Using Large, Rubberized Levers

Ideal for Framers, Roofers and Carpenters for Cutting Dimensional, Engineered

and Wet Lumber, Ripping Panels, Plunge Cutting and More

POWER

Powerful 15 AMP motor delivers

enough power to cut through the

densest lumber

EFFICIENCY

Quickly change from 0° to 45° and back

using positive stops that are connected

to easy-to-grip levers

ACCURACY

Easy-to-read numbers and ruler markings

on base and depth guide allow user to

measure and follow cuts accurately

CONVENIENCE

Model

5008MGA (Electric Brake)

Built-in LED lights and dust

blower enhance the line of cut

for increased accuracy

3" CUTTING CAPACITY

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8-1/4" MAGNESIUM CIRCULAR SAW

Model 5008MGA

FEATURES & BENEFITS

■ Make quick, one-handed adjustments using large, rubberized levers

■ Large cutting and bevel capacities with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°

■ Reinforced power cord withstands jobsite abuse and lowers repair costs

■ Built-in LED lights illuminate the line of cut for increased accuracy

■ Electric brake for maximum productivity

■ Blade wrench is attached to saw for fast and convenient blade changing

■ Built-in dust blower enhances the line of sight

■ Ergonomic handle is shaped to fit hand comfortably for better control

■ Includes premium 8-1/4" carbide-tipped framing blade

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

■ Carbide-tipped blade (D-21521)

■ Blade wrench (783204-6)

■ Rip fence (164095-8)

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Diameter 8-1/4" Arbor 5/8" Max. Cutting Capacity at 90° 3" Max. Cutting Capacity at 45° 2-1/4" No Load Speed 5,200 RPM Watts Out 2,300 AMPS (120V) 15.0 Length 13-1/8" Net Weight 10.6 lbs. Shipping Weight 15.1 lbs. UPC Code 088381-08392-8

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

■ Blade wrench (783204-6)

■ Rip fence (164095-8)

■ 8-1/4" C.T. saw blades

Type No. of Teeth Part #

Framing 24 D-21521 Fine crosscutting 40 792377-A

5008MGA

Makita offers a wide variety of Circular Saw accessories. For a complete listing, please refer to the Makita General Catalog, or visit our website at makitatools.com,or call 1-800-4MAKITA.

All specifications subject to change without prior notice. All models and accessories subject to stock on hand. NTF-1007-3M MA-0777-07 For more information, call 1-800-4MAKITA or visit

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