Makita DHS710ZJ Review

The Makita DHS710ZJ Circular Saw is a powerful tool with a large cutting capacity of 66mm at 0 degrees, 49mm at 45 degrees and 44mm at 50 degrees. It lets you work accurately and cut in straight lines with a handy guide rule. It has a cordless design, and takes two 18V lithium-ion batteries (which are sold separately). The tool has a soft-start motor which reduces vibrations.

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The Makita DHS710ZJ Circular Saw offers two means of clearing dust. Firstly, it has a blower function which keeps the tool's cutting path clear. Secondly, it's compatible with Makita vacuum cleaners thanks to its rear dust exhaust port. In terms of safety, the saw has a lock-off switch and a rapid electric brake. The saw comes with a Makpac case.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of power tools, hand tools, garden machinery, accessories, and more. They sell a wide range of products, including angle grinders, polishers, screwdrivers, impact drivers/wrenches, staplers, nailers, air compressors, circular saws, jigsaws, cut-off saws, and much more. Makita have a reputation for well built and durable products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The Makita DHS710ZJ Circular Saw has a large cutting capacity - 66mm at 0 degrees, 49mm at 45 degrees and 44mm at 50 degrees.
• Power - The saw is cordless, making it highly manoeuvrable and not restricted by any power cables. It takes two 18V (36V) lithium-ion batteries which are sold separately. The batteries are compatible with a whole host of Makita tools, meaning you may already have suitable batteries if you've bought and used cordless Makita tools in the past. The saw also has a soft-start motor.
• Guide Rule - A guide rule lets you work more accurately when straight cutting.
• Dust Handling - The Makita DHS710ZJ Circular Saw has a blower function for the removal of dust, sawdust and wood chips from the saw's cutting line. It also has a rear dust exhaust port and can be attached to a Makita vacuum cleaner.
• Safety - Two of the saw's safety features are a large lock-off lever and a fast-acting electric brake.
• Accessories - Included with the Makita DHS710ZJ Circular Saw is a TCT saw blade, a dust nozzle, a hex wrench, and a rip fence (guide rule). It's supplied in a Makpac case.

Summary

All things considered, the Makita DHS710ZJ Circular Saw is a powerful tool with a high cutting capacity. We particularly like its guide rule which lets you cut more precisely in straight lines. We also like its dust blower functionality, its compatibility with Makita dust extractors, and its fast and effective electric brake. We rate the Makita DHS710ZJ Circular Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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