Weightis a key factor with Hypoid (rear handle) saws, and with the extensiveuse of magnesium, the weight of Makita's new hypoid saw is reduced to avery competitive 13 pounds. The powerful motor employs dense windingswhich allowed Makita to make the overall package more compact andmaneuverable.
As with the 5277NB, it utilizes aprecision-machined, maintenance free (never add oil) hypoid gearingsystem. Hypoid gears deliver more power than traditional worm drivegears found on other rear-handle saws.
The 5377MG has a largecutting capacity (2-3/8 at 90 Degree) with a maximum bevel capacity of51.5 Degree, and positive stops at 45 Degree and 22.5 Degree for quick back-and-forthchanges.
Model 5377MG includes many of the features as our tophandle magnesium saws but also includes additional design details suchas a retractable sky hook built into the body for temporarily hangingthe tool.
- Magnesium components create a lightweight saw (13.2 lbs.) that is well balanced and job site tough
- Oil bath technology is created with a built-in fan and sealed gear housing to ensure 100% oil surface coating for less maintenance
- Large cutting capacity (2-3/8" at 90 deg) with positive stops at 22.5 deg, 45 deg and 51.5 deg
- High quality, heat treated hypoid steel gears are engineered for less maintenance
- Powerful 15 AMP motor delivers 4,500 RPM with compressed winding technology to keep the overall size more compact yet deliver job site durability
- Better fit with comfortable rubber grip on handle
- Retractable hook allows tool to remain close by, but never in the way
- Make quick, one-handed adjustments using large, rubberized levers
- Settings are easy to read with oversized number and ruler markings
- Blade wrench is attached to saw for fast and convenient blade changing
- Reinforced 10 ft. power cord withstands jobsite abuse and lowers repair costs
- Includes a premium 7-1/4" carbide tipped framing blade that cuts 50% faster and lasts 2x longer