Description
Overview:
The Tension Spring 5 is a genuine Makita replacement part designed to keep the moving linkages in your circular saw working correctly. Made from durable, hardened spring steel, it provides the pulling force needed to return components to their neutral position and maintain consistent tension in use. This OEM spring (MPN 231840-7) is sized for a precise fit at 90mm length and 10mm coil diameter, helping to restore smooth operation and reliable control. It is intended for use in Makita circular saw mechanisms, including the Makita 5903R, and is suitable for workshop, site, and maintenance environments. Using the correct, genuine spring helps protect cutting accuracy, reduce wear on associated parts, and keep the saw operating as intended over time.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita OEM part (MPN 231840-7) for assured fit and performance
- Precise dimensions: 90mm length and 10mm diameter for accurate seating
- Hardened spring steel construction for strength and long service life
- Restores correct tension to moving linkages for smoother operation
- Supports cutting accuracy by helping components return consistently
- Designed to meet Makita tolerances for reliable, repeatable performance
- Straightforward like-for-like replacement when the original spring is worn or broken
- Suitable for regular use in trade, DIY, and maintenance settings
- Helps prevent sticking or sluggish mechanisms that can affect productivity
Typical Applications:
Replacing a fatigued or broken tension spring within the saw's mechanism to maintain proper return action and control. Useful after heavy use, routine servicing, or when symptoms such as poor return, inconsistent guard movement, or imprecise feel are noticed. Suitable for on-site repairs, workshop maintenance, and planned parts replacement to keep a Makita 5903R operating smoothly.
Also known as:
Coil tension spring, return spring, draw spring, pull-back spring, saw mechanism spring, replacement coil spring.
Fits Models:
5903R
Alternate Part Numbers:
231840 7, 2318407
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 231840-7 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| OEM No. | 231840-7 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | 5903R |
| Fits Brands | Makita |
| Fits Models | 5903R |
