It's best to keep this at 3mm or more. When it is less, there is a chance the material will crumble or lead to an ugly result. hi, ive recently changed all my cordless gear from old style makita to the new lithium gear, ive been looking at the circular saws and just wanted some advice before buying anything,

Home > Do-It-Yourself > Circular Saws > Makita Circular Saws > Makita 5704R Circular Saw Manual Makita 5704R Circular Saw Vibration in the workplace is a serious risk that any power tool user should take seriously. Without the proper precautions taken, permanent damage can be incurred such as White Finger. the main 18v saw makita do has the blade on the left, i personally like it on the right, the only saw ive seen with the blade on the right is the same design as the metal cutting saw, which means there is a shallower depth of cut, what do people think of the saw?, is it worth buying?

I didn't find the job light much use when cutting, I didn't think it added much, chances are you already have light over your bench. It's not like the ones on the Makita drills, which are invaluable and in my view a major selling point. Can't comment on dust extraction, I'd need to try one without to understand if that's needed. Durability:** Makita tools are renowned for their durability and build quality, ensuring a long tool lifespan even in demanding work environments. Bevel Cuts:** Some models of the 5704R have bevel cutting capabilities, meaning you can tilt the base plate to make beveled cuts at different angles, enhancing the saw's versatility.

I've now bought and tried the 610. I got it bare unit only, and it comes without any box, they just supplied the unit with manual and allen key. The manual says to only use the saw with the offcut on the saw side (left), so I guess J&K is breaking that rule? I did the same and didn't see any problem - it's not a heavy saw but you might risk a less accurate cut that way round. With this app you can find out just how much of a standard daily allowance you are being exposed to for each tool you use. Built with HSE standards, you simply enter the vibration value of the tool (either manually or from a list of Makita products), how long you expect for trigger time and the Makita Vibration Calculator works out the rest. hi, iv just been to my mates and tried his L/H saw, it was a ryobi cordless not makita but i it dosent really matter just wanted to try a lightweight L/H saw out, i just cant get away with the lade being on the left, i might just wait another month or so and see if the 630 lowers in price at all, if not i might have buy the 610 and try it out and if i still dont like it, swap it for the 501, R/H side saw, thanks for the advice and explaning which saw is better out of the 610/611 hi thanks again, your deffinateley starting to sell me on the 610, how does it handle cutting on a sawhorse or something, like if your at the end of a cut on a piece of 4 x 2, does it stay square?, i would have thought the weight of the saw on the offcut of timber would tip the blade?

Powerful Motor:** The Makita 5704R typically features a robust and powerful motor, providing ample cutting power for a variety of applications.

Once thing I did notice, is that unlike the Makita LXT hammer drill there is no third connector to the battery, only two. The impact driver also has only two connectors. I am guessing that the third connector is for monitoring the battery temperature and allows the hammer drill to cut out when it gets too hot (it's done this on me when drilling about 6-7 wall plugs in a row). The 610 is missing the third connector, and that says to me that you should only use it for short cuts. If you're doing longer cuts take regular breaks or risk your battery. It will be interesting to see if the 630 has the third connector.Guide Rails Compatibility:** Some Makita circular saws are compatible with guide rails, ensuring precise and straight cuts over longer distances. Yes you should. Although the amount of noise produced by a circular saw can vary between brands and models, long term exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage. That is why it is a good idea to wear hearing protection. Cutting Depth Adjustment:** The saw often comes with a cutting depth adjustment feature, allowing you to customize the depth of your cuts, which is useful for various projects. Ergonomic Design:** Makita tools are known for their ergonomic design, making them comfortable to use and reducing user fatigue during extended periods of work. Dust Extraction:** Many models of the 5704R come equipped with a dust extraction system to keep your work area clean and reduce exposure to sawdust.