Makita 5402-A Instruction Manual

Circular

Saw

at

90"

diameter

415

mm

(16-5/16")

MODEL

5402-A

Equipped with Electric Blade Brake

speed length weight

at

45"

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

415"

(1

6-5/16")

S

PECl

F

ICATIONS

157.5 mm 106 mm

2,200

61 5 mm 14 kg

(6-3/16") (4-3/16") R/min. (24-3/16") (30.8

Ibs)

*

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

2.

CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp
or wet locations. Keep work area well

lit.

Don't expose power tools to rain.

Don't use tool

in

presence of flammable liquids or gases.

3.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Don't let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

4.

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and
high or locked-up place

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out of reach of children.

5.

DON'T FORCE TOOL.

It

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which

it

was intended.

6.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of
a heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended.

7.

DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

8.

USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty.

9.

DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank

it

to disconnect from

receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

IO.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using
your hand and

it

frees both hands to operate tool.

11.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ac­cessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by
authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

13.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not

in

use, before servicing, and when chang-

ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

14.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turn­ing

it

on.

15.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging

in.

16.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use
only extension cords intended for use outdoors and

so

marked.

17.

STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate
tool when you are tired.

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18.

19.

20.

21.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

tool,

a guard or other

part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that

it

will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere

in

this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center.
Don't use tool

if

switch does not turn

it

on and off.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
PROPER GROUNDING. This tool should be grounded while in use to pro­tect the operator from electric shock.
EXTENSION CORDS: Use only three-wire extension cords which have three­prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the
tool's plug. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the

nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified

for the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user

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as

well as damage to

the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using

a

power source with

voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

For

all

grounded tools with American type plug.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This tool should

be

grounded while in

use

to protect

the

operator

from electric shock. The tool

is

equipped with a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding­type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor
in the cord

is

the grounding wire. Never connect the green

(or

green and yellow) wire to a live

terminal. Your unit

is

for

use

on

115

volts and has a plug that looks like Fig. "A".

An adapter, Fig.

"B"

and

"C"

is

available for connecting Fig. "A" type plugs to two-prong recep-

tacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc., extending from the adapter must

be

connected to a

permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet

box.

FIG. A

1-

-7

FIG.

B

I

FIG.

C

Adapter

FIG. A

3

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Grounding Means

Grounding Blade Cover of Grounded Outlet

Box

3

Use

Of

Extension

Cord

If the extension cord

is

intended to be used outdoors, the cord shall be marked with the

suffix W-A following the cord type designation, for example

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SJTW-A, to indicate

it

is

acceptable for outdoor use. Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current the
tool will draw. Undersize cord will cause

a

drop in line voltage resulting in

loss

of power

and over-heating. Make sure the extension cord

is

in good condition before using. Use the

table below to determine the proper wire

size

required in the extension cord.

Ampere rating

0-

2.10- 3.50- 5.10- 7.10-

(on nameplate)

2

.oo

3.40

5

.OO

7.00 12.00

12.10-

16.00

Ext. Cable Length

I

Wire Size (American Wire Gauge)

~~

25

Ft.

50

Ft.

75

Ft.

100

Ft.

150

Ft.

18 18

18 18 16 14
18 18 18 16 14 12
18 18 16 14 12 10
18 16 14 12 10

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16

.

14 12 12

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1.

Keep Guards In

Place

and In Working Order.

Never wedge or

tie

lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard before each

use. Don’t use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade. CAUTION:

If

saw

is

dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.

2.

Keep Blades Clean and Sharp.

Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

3.

DANGER: Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area.
Keep hands away from blades. Don’t reach underneath work while blade

is

rotating.

Don‘t attempt to remove cut material when blade

is

moving. CAUTION : Blades coast

after turn off.

4.

Support Large Panels.

Large panels must be supported

as

shown in Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of

blade pinching and kickback.

When cutting operation requires the

resting of the saw on the work piece,

the saw shall be rested on the larger

portion and the smaller piece cut off.

A

typical illustration

of

support large

panels.

To

avoid kickback, support the panel

near

the

cut.

Fig.

4