The Makita 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Dust Collector is ideal for cutting fiber-cement materials. With a powerful 13 AMP motor, the 5057KB can cut five 5/16-inch siding boards in a single pass. The saw features a dust collection container engineered to reduce the amount of dust created while cutting. The bearings and switch are dust-proof to keep them working longer. The control lever enables the guard to be retracted for easier plunge cuts, and bevel cuts from 0 to 45 degrees.
Features
Powerful 13 AMP motor delivers the power to cut five stacked 5/16" siding boards in a single pass
Dust collector engineered to reduce the amount of dust created while cutting
Easy open dust collector for convenient disposal; port for attaching to optional dust extractor
Guard is retractable for easier plunge cuts
Bearings and switch are protected with dust-proof design for longer tool life
Bevel cuts 0°-45° for a wide variety of cuts
Heavy gauge aluminum base engineered for improved durability
Shaft lock for fast and easy blade changes
Externally accessible carbon brushes for greater serviceability