Makita BSS501 Specifications

High Speed Provides Remarkable Cutting Power.
(No load Speed: 3,600rpm)
Comparison of Cutting Efficiency
Note : 1. The test results depend to a great extent on the hardness of the material, etc.
2. Numbers in the chart below are relative values when the capacity of competitor "D" model is indexed at 100.
Blade used: Makita and competitor "D"= 16-tooth TCT Saw blade supplied with each model competitor "P"= 30-tooth TCT Saw blade supplied with the model
Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber Bevel angle: 0 degree
14.4V
Makita BSS500
models
100
Competitor "D"
Slow
0 90 100 110
Test material: 2"x10" SPF timber Bevel angle: 0 degree
120
Makita BSS501
18V
*Competitor "P" 110
models
100
Competitor "D"
Slow
0 90 100 110
*Competitor "P": 15.6V model
EXTREME Life time work volume
EXTREME EXTREME Life time work volume Life time work volume
430%
430% 430%
STAMINA
ST STAMINA AMINA
in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries in comparison with Makita Ni-cd 2.0Ah batteries
OPTIMUM CHARGING SYSTEM
18V Lithium-ion Battery
BL1830
Makes battery life longer because this charging system
takes care of battery by following functions.
:: Communicates with individual battery.
:: Recognizes ID of battery and its history.
:: Analyzes its condition ; Battery may have been abused
by heat or over-discharging, or weakened by cycle age.
:: Knows how to look after each MAKSTAR battery to
MAXIMIZE CYCLE LIFE + WORK VOLUME.
:: Charges optimum and gentle way with Active 3 Controls ; Built-in Memory Chip
Active Current Control
Active Thermal Control
Built-in CPU
Active Voltage Control
DC18RA's Optimum
Traditional Charging Method
Charging System
Voltage
Temperature
Current
min min
:: Cools down
inside battery
Charger : DC18RA
Charging time
22
Cooling fan
min.
Cordless Circular Saw BSS500 / BSS501
Capacity
Blade diameter
No load speed
Electric brake
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Built-in Job Light
Net weight
Voltage
Carrying Case
Standard Equipment
T.C.T Saw Blade, Guide rule, Hex Wrench, Removable Dust Nozzle (for European countries only)
Test material: Chipboard Bevel angle: 45 degree
125 Makita BSS500
100
Competitor "D"
Fast Slow
120 0 90 100 110 120
Test material: Chipboard Bevel angle: 45 degree
115
Makita BSS501
*Competitor "P" 95
100
Competitor "D"
Fast Slow
120 0 90 100 110 120
Total Power Delivery Amount of each battery's service lifetime
Li-ion 3.0Ah
Ni-MH
130
3.0Ah
The numbers in the chart are
Ni-cd
relative values when the amount
100
2.0Ah
of Ni-cd 2.0Ah is indexed at 100.
LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACT
14.4V Lithium-ion
Battery BL1430
40
%
lighter
MAKITA
18V Li-ion 3.0Ah
14.4V Li-ion 3.0Ah
ANYTIME CHARGE SHOCK ABSORBING
HEAVY
NO MEMORY
DUTY PACK
EFFECT
No discharging
required
LONGTIME STORAGE FIRM HOLDING
MULTI
LOW SELF
CONTACT
DISCHARGE
Z
Z
Z ...
136mm (5-3/8")
BSS500 BSS501
at 90 degrees at 90 degrees
: 51mm (2") : 51mm (2")
at 45 degrees at 45 degrees
: 35mm (1-3/8") : 35mm (1-3/8")
136mm (5-3/8") 136mm (5-3/8")
3,600rpm 3,600rpm
359 x 183 x 201mm 364 x 183 x 201mm
(14-1/8" x7-1/4" x 7-7/8 ") (14-3/8" x7-1/4" x 7-7/8 ")
2.5kg (5.5lbs) 2.6kg (5.7lbs)
14.4V 18V
Items of standard equipment and specifications may differ by country or area.
Makita Corporation
3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502 Japan
PRINTED IN JAPAN Z23298-2 2007-06
130
Fast
Fast
430
MAKITA
18V /14.4V
Ni-MH 3.0Ah
430
Cordless Circular Saw
BSS500 / BSS501
Satisfy Professional's Needs
Satisfy Professional's Needs
136mm (5-3/8")
Lightweight only
2.5 (5.5 )
kg lbs
(BSS500)
2.6 (5.7 )
kg lbs
(BSS501)