Makita Corded Circular Saw HS7610 7-1/4 Inch Aluminum Base Power Saw (14 AMP 5500 RPM Vacuum Dust Port Framing Dimensional Lumber Contractor Tool)
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High Velocity 14 AMP Extraction Powertrain and Lightweight Aluminum Shoe Plate for Clean Production Carpentry
The Makita HS7610 7-1/4-Inch Corded Circular Saw is an electric handheld woodworking tool engineered to execute high-speed crosscuts and rip cuts in dimensional structural lumber. Driven by a 14.0 AMP motor delivering a no-load speed of 5,500 RPM and 1,600 watts of output power, this lightweight 8.7-pound saw cleanly processes dense plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), and laminated veneer lumber (LVL). The mechanical system incorporates a heavy-gauge aluminum wraparound shoe plate for straight tracking, a 45-degree bevel adjustment mechanism, an optimized lower guard profile, and a detachable vacuum-compatible dust extraction nozzle to maintain a clean workspace on professional construction sites.
Best Used For:
- Structural Timber Framing: Slicing dimensional 2x4 and 2x6 framing lumber, wall studs, and joists rapidly to exact layout dimensions.
- Clean Shop Sheet Ripping: Sizing thick plywood sheets and oriented strand board (OSB) panels while connected to a vacuum system to capture airborne dust.
- Angle Bevel Slicing: Performing accurate angular cuts up to 45 degrees for compound rafters, jack rafters, and structural roof decking assemblies.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Lightweight Power-to-Weight Ratio: Ergonomic structural chassis minimizes net weight to just 8.7 pounds, mitigating shoulder and arm fatigue during prolonged overhead wood cutting.
- Aluminum Wraparound Base: Heavy-gauge precision-ground aluminum shoe plate maintains structural stiffness against drop damage to ensure straight cutting tracks.
- Vacuum Integrated Dust Port: Detachable suction nozzle channels waste stream away from layout lines and links directly to standard shop extraction vacuums.
- Flat Motor Casing Back: Level motor exterior profile stabilizes the saw when turned upside down to provide a secure base during blade wrench operations.
- Optimized Lower Guard Layout: Redesigned spring-loaded shield clears material edges fluidly during narrow rip lines and complex bevel introductions.
What's Included
- (1) Makita HS7610 7-1/4" Corded Circular Saw
- (1) 7-1/4" 24T Framing Blade, General Contractor (D-45989-1)
- (1) Hex Wrench (783217-7)
- (1) Dust Extracting Attachment (196520-1)
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Makita |
| Model Number | HS7610 |
| Product Type | Corded Circular Saw |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Motor Amperage | 14.0 A |
| Kinetic Power Output | 1,600 Watts Out |
| Blade Diameter Capacity | 7-1/4 Inches |
| No-Load Velocity | 5,500 RPM |
| Arbor Diameter Size | 5/8 Inch |
| Maximum Bevel Angle | 45 Degrees |
| Max Cutting Capacity at 90° | 2-1/2 Inches |
| Max Cutting Capacity at 45° | 1-3/4 Inches |
| Overall Tool Length | 12-1/4 Inches |
| Net Tool Weight | 8.7 lbs. |
| UPC Barcode | 088381853040 |
Pro-Tip: Hook a dedicated dust extractor up to the included attachment nozzle when sizing internal OSB subfloors; keeping negative pressure on the blade box cavity completely routes fine micro-shavings away from the lower guard guide springs to ensure prompt guard snapping returns.
