ENGLISH

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Circular Saw
5606B
5806B
5740NB

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DOUBLE INSULATION

WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE 1 REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 5606B 5806B 5740NB
Blade diameter 160 mm 185 mm 185 mm
at 90° 55 mm 66 mm 64 mm
Max. cutting depth
at 45° 36 mm 44 mm 42 mm
No load speed (min-1) 4,700 4,700 4,700
Overall length 268 mm 282 mm 298 mm
Net weight 3.1 kg 3.5 kg 3.5 kg
Safety class /II /II /II
• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

END201-3 tool.
Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Work area safety
･ Read instruction manual. 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
･ DOUBLE INSULATION 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
･ Only for EU countries flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
Do not dispose of electric equipment create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
together with household waste material! 3. Keep children and bystanders away while
In observance of European Directive operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
2002/96/EC on waste electric and you to lose control.
electronic equipment and its Electrical Safety
implementation in accordance with 4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
national law, electric equipment that modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
have reached the end of their life must adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
be collected separately and returned to tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
an environmentally compatible reduce risk of electric shock.
recycling facility. 5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
ENE028-1 surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
Intended use refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
The tool is intended for performing lengthways and electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
crossways straight cuts and mitre cuts with angles in 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
wood while in firm contact with the workpiece. conditions. Water entering a power tool will
ENF002-1
Power supply increase the risk of electric shock.
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
are double-insulated in accordance with European moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets increase the risk of electric shock.
without earth wire. 8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
GEA001-3 extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
GENERAL SAFETY RULES electric shock.
WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all Personal Safety
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire 9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the common sense when operating a power tool.
warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power under the influence of drugs, alcohol or

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 medication. A moment of inattention while are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
operating power tools may result in serious 21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
personal injury. maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, 22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing etc. in accordance with these instructions and
protection used for appropriate conditions will in the manner intended for the particular type
reduce personal injuries. of power tool, taking into account the working
11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is conditions and the work to be performed. Use
in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying of the power tool for operations different from
power tools with your finger on the switch or those intended could result in a hazardous
plugging in power tools that have the switch on situation.
invites accidents. SERVICE
12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 23. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left repair person using only identical replacement
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
result in personal injury. tool is maintained.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 24. Follow instruction for lubricating and
balance at all times. This enables better control changing accessories.
of the power tool in unexpected situations. 25. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or grease.
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves GEB013-1

away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
parts. DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
15. If devices are provided for the connection of (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
dust extraction and collection facilities, to circular saw safety rules. If you use this tool
ensure these are connected and properly used. unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
Use of these devices can reduce dust-related personal injury.
hazards. Danger:
Power tool use and care 1. Keep hands away from cutting area and the
16. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary
power tool for your application. The correct handle, or motor housing. If both hands are
power tool will do the job better and safer at the holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
rate for which it was designed. 2. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The
17. Do not use the power tool if the switch does guard cannot protect you from the blade below the
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot workpiece. Do not attempt to remove cut material
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and when blade is moving.
must be repaired. CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. Wait until
18. Disconnect the plug from the power source blade stops before grasping cut material.
and/or the battery pack from the power tool 3. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
before making any adjustments, changing the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade
accessories, or storing power tools. Such teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 4. Never hold piece being cut in your hands or
starting the power tool accidentally. across your leg. Secure the workpiece to
19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of stable platform. It is important to support the
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
with the power tool or these instructions to binding, or loss of control.
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

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 the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when
interrupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless in
the material until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove
the saw from the work or pull the saw
A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece backward while the blade is in motion or
support, and supply cord routing (if applicable).
kickback may occur. Investigate and take
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blade binding.
5. Hold power tool by insulated gripping • When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
surfaces when performing an operation where centre the saw blade in the kerf and check
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or that saw teeth are not engaged into the
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw
and shock the operator. is restarted.
6. When ripping always use a rip fence or • Support large panels to minimise the risk
straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of blade pinching and kickback. Large
cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. panels tend to sag under their own weight.
7. Always use blades with correct size and shape Supports must be placed under the panel on
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. both sides, near the line of cut and near the
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware edge of the panel.
of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
control. When cutting operation requires the resting of the
8. Never use damaged or incorrect blade saw on the workpiece, the saw should be rested on
washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.
were specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
9. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
− kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator;
− when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back To avoid kickback, do support
toward the operator; board or panel near the cut.
− if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the 000154

blade can dig into the top surface of the wood

causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and
jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. Position your body to
either side of the blade, but not in line with

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 possible kickback. Push the saw forward at
a speed so that the blade cuts without slowing.
10. Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any other
Do not support board or part, in all angles and depths of cut.
panel away from the cut. To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand,
000156 then release and watch guard closure. Also check
to see that retracting handle does not touch tool
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. housing. Leaving blade exposed is VERY
Unsharpened or improperly set blades DANGEROUS and can lead to serious personal
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, injury.
blade binding and kickback. Keep blade sharp 11. Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
and clean. Gum and wood pitch hardened on If the guard and the spring are not operating
blades slows saw and increases potential for properly, they must be serviced before use.
kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing it Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of
remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use debris.
gasoline. 12. Lower guard should be retracted manually
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts"
levers must be tight and secure before and "compound cuts." Raise lower guard by
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while retracting handle and as soon as blade enters
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback. the material, the lower guard must be released.
• Use extra caution when making a "plunge For all other sawing, the lower guard should
cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. operate automatically.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can 13. Always observe that the lower guard is
cause kickback. For plunge cuts, retract lower covering the blade before placing saw down
guard using retracting handle. on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
• ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
hands. NEVER place your hand or fingers cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
behind the saw. If kickback occurs, the saw time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
could easily jump backwards over your hand, released. Before setting the tool down after
leading to serious personal injury. completing a cut, be sure that the lower guard has
closed and the blade has come to a complete
stop.
14. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,
pressure treated lumber, or wood containing
knots. Adjust speed of cut to maintain smooth
advancement of tool without decrease in blade
speed.
15. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that
part of the workpiece which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall off
when the cut is made. As examples, Fig. 1
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illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of
a board, and Fig. 2 the WRONG way. If the
• Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DO
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!

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Fig. 1
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
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• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Fig. 2
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut,
secure the base by tightening the clamping screw.
1. Screw

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17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw

held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
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dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.

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For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more

than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Bevel cutting
1. Clamping screw
2. Bevel scale
plate
1
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18. Some material contains chemicals which may

be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust 2
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
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supplier safety data.
19. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade. Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on
20. Always use blades recommended in this the front of the base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 45°)
manual. Do not use any abrasive wheels. by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screw
21. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection securely.

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Sighting Removing or installing saw blade
B A 1. Base 1 1. Shaft lock
2. Hex wrench

3 2 1 1
45 0
1
2
Model 5740NB
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1. Base CAUTION:
B A
• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
at the front of the tool.
• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
blade.
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To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
Model 5606B/5806B hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
007926 outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
B position with it. 1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
Switch action 3. Saw blade
1. Switch trigger 4. Inner flange
1 2 2. Lock-off button
4
3
2
1
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For Models 5806B and 5740NB

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2 1. Mounting shaft
1 2. Inner flange
CAUTION: 6 3. 19 mm marking
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see 4. Blade
5. Outer flange
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20

that the switch trigger actuates properly and

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returns to the "OFF" position when released. 6. Hex bolt

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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally 5
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. 4
To start the tool, push in the lock-off button and pull the 004081
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

CAUTION:
ASSEMBLY
• The inner flange has a 20 mm diameter on one
side and a 19 mm diameter on the other. The side
CAUTION:
with 19 mm diameter is marked by "19". Use the
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
correct side for the hole diameter of the blade you
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
intend to use. Mounting the blade on the wrong
tool.
side can result in the dangerous vibration.

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For Model 5606B serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop and
then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and
1. Mounting shaft
1 2 5 2. Inner flange start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which
3. Blade exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected
4. Outer flange from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
5. Hex bolt
1 1. Rear handle
2
2. Front grip
4 3. Base
3
3
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CAUTION:
• The inner flange has a 20 mm diameter on one
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side.
Side grip (auxiliary handle) (Accessory) Rip fence (Guide rule)
1 1. Blade case 1. Rip fence
4 2. Grip holder (Guide rule)
3. Screw 2. Screw
2 4. Grip 36

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3 2
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Align the hole in the grip holder with the hole in the blade The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
case(upper blade guard) and secure the grip holder onto straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the blade case using the screw as shown in the figure. the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
Securely screw the side grip clockwise into the hole in the screw on the front of the base. It also makes
the grip holder. repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

OPERATION MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: CAUTION:
• Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
overheating the motor and dangerous kickback, or maintenance.
possibly causing severe injury.
Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut (vertical cut)
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If For 5740NB only
both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the 1. Adjusting screw
blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without 2. Base
the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
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wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move 2
the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it
flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is
completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properly
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follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or
force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the
blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible

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 1. Triangular rule ACCESSORIES
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CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are
recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or
001508 attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
off, adjust the adjusting screw with a hex wrench while • Saw blades
squaring the blade with the base using a triangular rule, • Rip fence (Guide rule)
try square, etc. • Hex wrench 5
• Wrench holder
Replacing carbon brushes
• Grip assembly
1. Limit mark

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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.

Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver

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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,

any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.

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