7-1/4" Magnesium Circular Saws

1. 7-1/4" Magnesium Circular Saws 5007MG 5007MGA 5377MG

2. Summary • Background Makita’s top handle circular saws continue to be the market leader in the professional 7-1/4" circular saw category. In an ongoing effort to be more competitive and to attract end-users to the Makita brand we have updated our current product line with two new top handle circular saws (models 5007MG and 5007MGA) and a hypoid saw (model 5377MG). These models include more attractive feature sets and appealing designs. They will be positioned as premium units and sold above our current units, 5007FK, 5007FAK and 5277NB. • Objective of Redesign • Develop flagship models in the professional 7-1/4" circular saw category, positioned as new industry standards • Protect top handle market share and gain significant rear handle market share • Drive the category and deliver more power in a compact design, user-friendly design • Update feature sets to create compelling differentiation - push the market while addressing customers’ needs • Articulate a progressive design language and emphasize effective ergonomics • Strengthen brand awareness and position among and increase appeal to the younger contractor base and the growing Hispanic market

3. Magnesium Circular Saws Rubber Moldings Provides a comfortable, slip-free grip Electric Brake For maximum productivity (5007MGA only) Heavy Duty Power Cord Evenly distributes stress and resists abrasion Powerful Motor 15ＡMP (2,300 W) motor delivers proven performance under tough jobsite conditions Depth Markings Highly visible with oversized numbers and ruler markings Large Cutting Capacity 2-1/2"at 90° with maximum bevel capacity at 56° and positive stops at 22.5°& 45° Magnesium Components Light-weight (10.1 lbs.) and extremely rigid magnesium base and blade case Greater Visibility Motor exhaust directed at cut line and dual LED lights ensure work area remains highly visible MODEL 5007MG & 5007MGA

4. Magnesium Circular Saws Powerful Motor Compact 15 AMP (2,300 W) motor with compressed winding technology keeps overall size small while delivering proven, jobsite tough performance Rubber Moldings Comfortable, slip-free grip for front handle, rear handle, and levers Heavy Duty Power Cord Evenly distributes stress and resists abrasion Retractable Sky Hook Seamlessly integrates form and function Depth Markings Highly visible with oversized numbers and ruler markings Magnesium Construction Light-weight (13.0 lbs.) and extremely rigid magnesium base, motor housing, and blade case Maximum Cutting Capacity 2-3/8" at 90° with maximum bevel capacity at 51.5° and positive stops at 22.5°& 45° MODEL 5377MG

5. Power • Compact, 15 AMP Motor • Delivers enough power to cut through the densest lumber • Compressed winding technology keeps overall size small while delivering proven, jobsite tough performance (5377MG) • Cutting Capacity • 5007MG/5007MGA has the largest cutting capacity in its class (2-1/2" at 90°) • Large bevel capacity for extreme angles • Max at 56° for 5007MG/5007MGA • Max at 51.5° for 5377MG

6. Efficiency • Quick Adjustments • Make quick, one-handed adjustments using large levers with rubberized grips even for cold, wet or gloved hands • Quick change from 0° to 45° and back using positive stops that are connected to easy-to grip rubber levers • Left-hand depth adjustment lever facilitates rapid set-up times • Fast Cutting & Blade Changing • Premium framing blade with exclusive “M” tooth design for a smooth, faster and cleaner cut • Blade wrench is attached to the saw for fast and convenient blade changes Large, Rubberized Levers Positive Stop Adjustment Knob Left-hand Depth Adjustment Lever Blade Wrench

7. Accuracy • Accurate Measurements • Easy-to-read numbers and ruler markings on base and depth guide allow user to measure and follow cuts accurately • Built-in LED Lights • Two LED lights illuminates the line of cut for increased accuracy (5007MG/ 5007MGA) • Stays lit when plugged into power source to let the user know when the tool has power • Built-in Dust Blower • Motor exhaust is directed at the line of cut ensuring work area remains highly visible (5007MG/ 5007MGA) Easy-to-Read Depth Guide Dual LED Lights Built-in Dust Blower Easy-to-Read Ruler

8. Convenience • Retractable Sky Hook • For temporarily hanging tool so it can remain close, but never in the way (5377MG) • Larger Clearance • Greater clearance between rear handle and blade case provides comfort for large or gloved hands (5007MG/5007MGA) • Blade Guard • Specially designed so it does not catch when cutting corners • Rubber Moldings • Comfortable, slip-free grip for front handle and rear handles Corner Cut Retractable Sky Hook Blade Guard Rubber Moldings Greater Clearance

9. Durability • Magnesium Components • Reduces the overall weight of the saws while adding rigidity • Extremely durable base, blade case and housing resists damage • Replaceable Parts • Top handle acts as a breaking point should the saw fall but is easily replaced • Magnesium die cast base with top-side gussets resists damage and is easily replaceable • Reinforced Power Cord • Does not fray from repetitively suspending or lifting saw by cord To remove handle simply unscrew and slide off 3-3/8" Diameter 2-3/4" Diameter

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13. Applications • Target End-Users • Framers • Roofers • Carpenters • Applications • Framing walls, floors, roofs • Cutting dense engineered lumber, such as, LVL, PSL and I-Joists, headers, microlams and wet lumber • Ripping panels, such as, plywood, OSB, particle board and dense structural panels like Advantech • Pocket cutting, bevel cutting • Cutting masonry and metal

14. Merchandising • 2-Color Flyer (MA-1100-06) • Tool Tags • 5007MG • 5007MGA • 5377MG • Tool Rack (999RAC1)

15. Ad Slicks • Magnesium components create a lightweight saw (10.1 lbs.) that’s jobsite tough • Large cutting capacity (2-1/2” at 90°) and bevel capacity (0 – 56°) with positive stops at 22.5° and 45° • Two built-in LED lights and dust blower • Blade wrench is attached to the saw for fast and convenient blade changing • Componentes de magnesio hacen una sierra liviana (10.1 lbs.) y durable en uso industrial • Capacidad de corte (2-1/2” a 90°) y de bisel (0 – 56°) amplio con topes positivos a 22.5° y 45° • Dos luces LED y soplador de polvo incorporado • La llave de la hoja esta sujeta a la sierra para cambios de hoja rápidos y convenientes • Magnesium construction for a lightweight saw (13.0 lbs.) that’s jobsite tough • Large cutting capacity (2-3/8” at 90°) and bevel capacity (0 – 51.5°) with positive stops at 22.5° and 45° • Never add oil again with oil bath technology • Retractable sky hook for temporarily hanging tool • Blade wrench is attached to the saw • Componentes de magnesio hacen una sierra liviana (13.0 lbs.) y durable en uso industrial • Capacidad de corte (2-3/8” a 90°) y de bisel (0 – 51.5°) amplio con topes positivos a 22.5° y 45° • Nunca cambie el aceite con la tecnología de baño de aceite • Gancho retractable para colgar la herramienta temporalmente • La llave de la hoja esta sujeta a la sierra • Magnesium construction for a lightweight saw (10.1 lbs.) that’s jobsite tough • Large cutting capacity (2-1/2” at 90°) and bevel capacity (0 – 56°) with positive stops at 22.5° and 45° • Two built-in LED lights and dust blower • Electric brake for maximum productivity • Blade wrench is attached to the saw • Componentes de magnesio hacen una sierra liviana (10.1 lbs.) y durable en uso industrial • Capacidad de corte (2-1/2” a 90°) y de bisel (0 – 56°) amplio con topes positivos a 22.5° y 45° • Dos luces LED y soplador de polvo incorporado • Freno eléctrico para productividad máxima • La llave de la hoja esta sujeta a la sierra

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