Makita HS0600/2 Review

The Makita HS0600/2 Circular Saw is a powerful, easy to use and easy to adjust tool which is ideal for producing precise and straight cuts thanks to its guide. It achieves a maximum cutting depth of 101mm at 0 degrees, 71mm at 45 degrees and 63mm at 50 degrees, and bevel cuts at angles between 0 and 50 degrees. It has a powerful 2100W motor and a high no load speed of 4300RPM.

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The Makita HS0600/2 Circular Saw is designed with ease of use and practicality in mind. It connects to Makita vacuum cleaners with a dust nozzle, thereby allowing for direct dust extraction to keep the saw's cutting line clear. We like the fact that you can precisely adjust the tool as it lets you cut wood in-line with your requirements. An on-board hex wrench lets you change blades quickly and easily.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of power/hand tools and accessories. Their range of products includes angle grinders, rotary hammers, impact drivers/wrenches, staplers, nailers, routers, trimmers, sanders, planers, circular saws, jigsaws, and more. Makita have a reputation for well designed and high quality products.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The Makita HS0600/2 Circular Saw has a 270mm blade diameter and a 30mm bore diameter. It achieves bevel angles from 0 to 50 degrees. In terms of cutting depth, the saw reaches 101mm at 0 degrees, 71mm at 45 degrees and 63mm at 50 degrees.
• Power - The saw has a powerful 2100W motor and a maximum no load speed of 4300RPM.
• Guide - A guide lets you achieve more accurate and straighter cuts.
• Dust Extraction - The Makita HS0600/2 Circular Saw has a dust nozzle which is compatible with Makita vacuum cleaners. It allows for direct dust extraction in order to keep the saw's cutting path clear.
• Design - The saw is well designed overall. It allows for fine parallel adjustment of the base plate to the saw blade. It also has a rear angular guide for precise bevel angle adjustment. The saw comes with a magnesium die cast blade case and safety cover. It's also compatible with a guide rail, although this accessory is sold separately.
• Hex Wrench - An on-board hex wrench facilitates quick and easy blade changing.
• Accessories - Included with the Makita HS0600/2 Circular Saw is a TCT saw blade, a dust nozzle, a hex wrench and a rip fence.

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Summary

All in all, the Makita HS0600/2 Circular Saw is a powerful and easy to use tool with a number of features designed for practicality and convenience. We particularly like its high cutting capacity, as well as its handy guide which allows for straighter and more precise cuts. We also like its easily adjustable design and its dust nozzle which makes it compatible with Makita vacuum cleaners. We rate the Makita HS0600/2 Circular Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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