HS7600 185mm circular saw

The Makita H7600 is a electric corded circular saw manufactured by Makita.

The saw is powered by 1200 watt brushed electric motor and with a 185 mm saw blade can cut up to 64 mm deep. It is a larger version of the HS6600.

Depending on the region it is sold in the cord has an appropriate power plug and voltage rating for 120 and 230 volt outlets.

On Makita USA's website it states that the machine has 1400 watts and 10.5 Amp which implies that 134 volts are needed to reach that power output. At 110 or 120 volts that number is closer the 1200 that Makita New Zealand's website specifies.

Exterior

The machine body is made out of "Makita teal" colored with the handles covered in soft black rubber.

as black round slotted covers that provide access to the motor brushes. The motor housing is flattened on two sides so the machine can be put on its side and upside down to change the saw blade.

The base is made out of aluminum with plastic wingnuts to adjust the bevel angle and rip fence.

The saw blade is shielded with an aluminium cover on top with a dust ejection chute that can with an optional adapter can connect to a vacuum.

The bottom part of the saw blade is covered by a spring loaded retractable cover which has a plastic lever to manually retract it.

Operation

The machine is activated with the trigger switch on the underside of the top handle.

On the side of the handle, behind the trigger switch is a a round black lock button that needs to be pressed before the trigger to prevent the machine from activating unintentionally.

To adjust the angle a wingnut at the front and back of the base needs to be loosened and tightened.

Included accessories

• Carbide-tipped saw blade
• Hex wrench
• Rip fence (guide rule)