User's Manual

Cordless Circular Saw
BSS500 / BSS501
136mm (5-3/8")
Capacity
Blade diameter
No load speed
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Net weight
Voltage
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
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
Standard Equipment
T.C.T Saw Blade, Guide rule, Hex Wrench, Removable Dust Nozzle (for European countries only)
Electric brake
430
Built-in Job Light
Carrying Case
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
90 110100 120
Fast
Slow
Makita BSS501
120
*Competitor "P"
110
Competitor "D"
100
0
Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber
Bevel angle: 0 degree
90 110100 120
Fast
Slow
Makita BSS501
115
*Competitor "P"
95
Competitor "D"
100
0
Test material: Chipboard
Bevel angle: 45 degree
Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber Bevel angle: 0 degree
90 110100 120
Fast
Slow
Makita BSS500
125
Competitor "D"
100
0
Test material: Chipboard Bevel angle: 45 degree
90 110100 120
Fast
Slow
Makita BSS500
130
Competitor "D"
100
0
18V
models
14.4V
models
*Competitor "P": 15.6V model
Satisfy Professional's Needs
Satisfy Professional's Needs
Lightweight only
BSS500 / BSS501 136mm (5-3/8")
Cordless Circular Saw
Items of standard equipment and specifications may differ by country or area.
PRINTED IN JAPAN Z23298-2 2007-06
Makita Corporation
3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502 Japan
High Speed Provides Remarkable Cutting Power.
(No load Speed: 3,600rpm)
430
130
100
Li-ion 3.0Ah
Ni-MH
3.0Ah
Ni-cd
2.0Ah
The numbers in the chart are
relative values when the amount
of Ni-cd 2.0Ah is indexed at 100.
Total Power Delivery Amount of each battery's service lifetime
430%
430%
EXTREME
EXTREME
ST
ST
AMINA
AMINA
in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
Life time work volume
Life time work volume
430%
EXTREME
STAMINA
in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
Life time work volume
Traditional Charging Method
min
DC18RA's Optimum
Charging System
min
:: 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
:: Cools down
inside battery
Cooling fan
OPTIMUM CHARGING SYSTEM
Voltage
Temperature
Current
ANYTIME CHARGE
NO MEMORY
EFFECT
No discharging
required
LONGTIME STORAGE
LOW SELF
DISCHARGE
FIRM HOLDING
MULTI
CONTACT
SHOCK ABSORBING
HEAVY
DUTY PACK
ZZZ...
40%
lighter
MAKITA
18V Li-ion 3.0Ah
14.4V Li-ion 3.0Ah
MAKITA
18V /14.4V
Ni-MH 3.0Ah
LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACT
Makes battery life longer because this charging system
takes care of battery by following functions.
14.4V Lithium-ion
Battery BL1430
18V Lithium-ion Battery
BL1830
Built-in CPU
Built-in Memory Chip
Charger : DC18RA
Charging time
min.
22
(BSS500)
2.5kg (5.5lbs)
(BSS501)
2.6kg (5.7lbs)