Makita BSS501, BSS500 User Manual 2

High Speed Provides Remarkable Cutting Power.

430%

EXTREME
ST

AMINA

in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries

Life time work volume

(No load Speed: 3,600rpm)

Comparison of Cutting Efficiency

Note :

1. The test results depend to a great extent on the hardness of the material, etc.

2. Numbers in the chart below are relative values when the capacity of competitor "D" model is indexed at 100.

Blade used: Makita and competitor "D"= 16-tooth TCT Saw blade supplied with each model competitor "P"= 30-tooth TCT Saw blade supplied with the model

Satisfy Professional's Needs

Satisfy Professional's Needs

Cordless Circular Saw
BSS500 / BSS501 136mm (5-3/8")

Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber Bevel angle: 0 degree

14.4V

Makita BSS500

models

Competitor "D"

Slow

0

Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber

Makita BSS501

18V

models

*Competitor "P": 15.6V model

EXTREME

EXTREME

STAMINA

ST

AMINA

*Competitor "P"

Competitor "D"

Slow

0

OPTIMUM CHARGING SYSTEM

Makes battery life longer because this charging system
takes care of battery by following functions.

:: Communicates with individual battery.
:: Recognizes ID of battery and its history.
:: Analyzes its condition ; Battery may have been abused
by heat or over-discharging, or weakened by cycle age.
:: Knows how to look after each MAKSTAR battery to

MAXIMIZE CYCLE LIFE + WORK VOLUME.

:: Charges optimum and gentle way with Active 3 Controls ;

Active Current Control
Active Thermal Control
Active Voltage Control

Traditional Charging Method

Temperature

min

:: Cools down
inside battery

Cooling fan

Voltage

Current

DC18RA's Optimum
Charging System

min

125

100

90 110100 120

Bevel angle: 0 degree

120

110

100

90 110100 120

Life time work volume

Life time work volume

430%

430%

in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries

in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries

18V Lithium-ion Battery
BL1830

Built-in Memory Chip

Built-in CPU

Charger : DC18RA

Charging time

min.

22

Fast

Fast

14.4V Lithium-ion
Battery BL1430

Test material: Chipboard Bevel angle: 45 degree

Makita BSS500

Competitor "D"

Slow

0

Test material: Chipboard

Makita BSS501

*Competitor "P"

Competitor "D"

Slow

0

Total Power Delivery Amount of each battery's service lifetime

100

90 110100 120

Bevel angle: 45 degree

115

95

100

90 110100 120

Li-ion 3.0Ah

Ni-MH

3.0Ah

Ni-cd

2.0Ah

130

100

130

The numbers in the chart are
relative values when the amount
of Ni-cd 2.0Ah is indexed at 100.

LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACT

40

%

lighter

MAKITA
18V Li-ion 3.0Ah

14.4V Li-ion 3.0Ah

ANYTIME CHARGE

NO MEMORY
EFFECT

No discharging
required

LONGTIME STORAGE

LOW SELF
DISCHARGE

SHOCK ABSORBING

HEAVY
DUTY PACK

FIRM HOLDING

MULTI
CONTACT

ZZZ...

Fast

Fast

430

MAKITA
18V /14.4V
Ni-MH 3.0Ah

Lightweight only

2.5

kg

(5.5

(BSS500)

2.6

kg

(5.7

(BSS501)

lbs

lbs

)

)

Cordless Circular Saw

Electric brake

Built-in Job Light

Carrying Case

BSS500 / BSS501

Capacity

Blade diameter
No load speed
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Net weight
Voltage

Standard Equipment

T.C.T Saw Blade, Guide rule, Hex Wrench, Removable Dust Nozzle (for European countries only)

136mm (5-3/8")

BSS500

at 90 degrees
: 51mm (2")
at 45 degrees
: 35mm (1-3/8")
136mm (5-3/8")
3,600rpm
359 x 183 x 201mm
(14-1/8" x7-1/4" x 7-7/8 ")

2.5kg (5.5lbs)

14.4V

Items of standard equipment and specifications may differ by country or area.

BSS501

at 90 degrees
: 51mm (2")
at 45 degrees
: 35mm (1-3/8")
136mm (5-3/8")
3,600rpm
364 x 183 x 201mm
(14-3/8" x7-1/4" x 7-7/8 ")

2.6kg (5.7lbs)
18V

430

Makita Corporation

3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502 Japan

PRINTED IN JAPAN Z23298-2 2007-06

W

ell Balanced T

ool Design for High Maneuverability

Ensur

es easy handling even in overhead or horizontal application

•

Prevents accidental starting

•

Easy to operate even with gloved hand

•

Can be operated from both sides of handle

Illuminates blade edge and allows to easily
align with cutting line. Light can be tuned on
before tool starts by pulling the trigger slightly.

Well Balanced Tool Design for High Maneuverability

Ensur

Ensures easy handling even in overhead or horizontal application

ell Balanced T

es easy handling even in overhead or horizontal application

ool Design for High Maneuverability

Rubberized Soft Grip

with non-skid elastomer grip
on front and rear handles
for more control and comfort

Removable Dust Nozzle

(Standard equipment for
European countries
Part No. 194415-2)

Safety Cover

with calibration mark
embossed for adjusting
cutting depth

A

Long Life DC Motor

with replaceable
Carbon Brushes

A

Storable Hex Wrench

Base Plate of Stainless Steel

Prevents damage of its surface and
moves smoothly on the workpiece.

51mm (2")

Max. Cutting depth

50 degrees

Max. Bevel Capacity

Illuminates blade edge and allows to easily

Illuminates blade edge and allows to easily
align with cutting line. Light can be tuned on

align with cutting line. Light can be tuned on
before tool starts by pulling the trigger slightly

before tool starts by pulling the trigger slightly.

Sawdust is collected and ejected backward to
prevent scattering.

The air blows sawdust off the cut line ahead.

Sawdust Ejection

Twin LED Light Blower Function

Backward Function

Prevents accidental starting

• Prevents accidental starting

• Easy to operate even with gloved hand

Easy to operate even with gloved hand
Can be operated from both sides of handle

• Can be operated from both sides of handle

Large Lock-off Lever