Makita 5740NB 10.5 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw

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The Makita 5740NB 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw combines a powerful 10.5 amp motor with a compact design that has less weight for easy handling.

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5740NB Features EFFICIENCY - Powerful 10.5 amp motor delivers 4,700 rpm for fast cutting CAPACITY - Cuts 2-1/2 inches at 90° and 1-5/8 inches at 45° ACCURACY - Heavy-gauge aluminum wraparound base with ruler markings for precise cutting COMFORT - Compact design with less weight (8 pounds) for easy handling INCLUDES - 24T thin kerf carbide-tipped blade, wrench, and rip fence

Tool Specifications Blade Diameter 7-1/4" Arbor 5/8" Max. Cutting Capacity at 90° 2-1/2" Max. Cutting Capacity at 45° 1-5/8" No Load Speed 4,700 rpm Watts Out 1,000 AMPS (120V) 10.5 Overall Length 11-3/4" Net Weight 8 lbs.

The 5740NB has a powerful 10.5 amp motor with a no-load speed of 4,700 rpm that delivers only 84 dB for quiet operation, with a heavy-gauge aluminum wraparound base engineered for a longer tool life. The 5740NB has a cutting capacity of 2-1/2 inches at 90 degrees and 1-5/8 inches at 45 degrees.

The 5740NB has ruler markings on the base for precise cutting. Blade changes are convenient with a flat motor-housing design for increased stability when changing blades. The saw has a well-balanced design and weighs only 8 pounds for easy handling. The saw includes a thin kerf carbide-tipped blade engineered for fast cutting.

The 5740NB is engineered for framing walls, siding, roofs, and floors using a range of dimensional lumber. It is ideal for framers, builders, masons, and contractors seeking a superior 7-1/4-inch circular saw with less weight. The 5740NB is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita Saws
Cut after cut, Makita saws deliver power, performance, and capacity with less weight and more ease-of-use features. Makita has a full range of corded and cordless saws and blades for cutting wood, metal, and masonry, including table saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, circular saws, jig saws, metal cutting saws, plunge saws, and more, as well as a complete line of blades and accessories.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial-strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita 5740NB 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw, 7-1/4-inch kerf carbide tipped blade, wrench, and rip fence.

Product Description

This Makita 7 1/4in. circular saw features a heavy-gauge aluminum wraparound base to ensure stable support when making cuts. Ruler markings on base for precise cutting. Powerful 10.5 Amp motor. Only 84dB for quiet operation. Saw comes with thin kerf premium carbide tipped Mak Blade. Cordless: No, Blade Diameter (in.): 7 1/4, Amps: 10.5, Watts: 1,000, Speed - No Load (RPM): 4,700, Bevel Capacity (deg): 45, Cutting Depth at 90deg (in.): 2 1/2, Cutting Depth at 45deg (in.): 1 5/8, Blade Location: Right of motor, Depth Adjustment: Yes, Electric Brake: No, Spindle Lock: Yes, Arbor Size (in.): 5/8, Blade Included: Yes, Wrench Included: Yes, Case Included: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 11 3/4 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/2

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004YOE6
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• Item model number: 5740NB
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,619 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #94 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Circular Saws

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sleeper of a saw, April 24, 2011

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john- NJ (new jersey United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Makita 5740NB 10.5 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a home improvement contractor and I only buy tools that make sense for me in the work I do, they must also have the quality and be built for daily use.
I found this saw (didn't know one existed..10.5amp)because I needed a low amp draw saw to run off my small (2500 watt) portable gas generator. Your typical 15 amp saws have a higher initial draw that trips the circuit breaker on my small generator. This Makita 10.5 amp works for me. As far I know this is the only 7 1/2" saw that only pulls 10.5 amps. It has plenty of power to make rip and cross cuts in any type of wood. The other plus..it is very quiet and light with very good handling at a price you can't beat. If I had to I would buy another one.....5 stars for this saw!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Makita 5740 7-1/4 saw, January 17, 2011

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Dusty "LH" (Princeton, nj United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Makita 5740NB 10.5 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

A nice light saw, much easier to use overhead or cutting siding ion the wall. Adjustment is primitive- but light. Blade guard hangs up a bit. The first time I dropped it, the plate came out of line with the blade, and the second time, the blade guard cracked front and rear where the plate mounts. I might buy another because the mag is clunky, but the price is high. 5007nk is a better buy