The Makita HS6601 has been designed as the successor model of the 5604R and includes improvements such as the ergonomic soft grip and reduced noise emissions for comfortable use, more power including a 1050 watt motor with a no-load speed of 5,200 RPM and a greatly improved cutting depth at 45 degrees of 37.5 mm.

This model comes packed in a Makita carton with dust extraction nozzle, rip fence (guide rule), TCT saw blade and hex wrench.