Original Makita 257938-2 — Retaining Ring (external) WR-26
Keep your Makita circular saw or metal cutter running true with this original Makita retaining ring (WR-26). This external snap ring is made to seat in the shaft groove and prevent axial movement of the spindle/ bearing assembly — it’s the small part that stops major wobble and keeps blades and cutters secure. The ring is sized for a 26 mm shaft/groove (WR‑26), and installs or removes quickly with standard circlip/retaining‑ring pliers.
Fits (examples): commonly used in Makita compact circular saws and cutters such as BSS500, BSS501 and the BCS550 family; it also appears on parts breakdowns for several DSS/DHS/DCS models (examples include DSS500/DSS501 and DCS550/DCS551 series). Use these model examples to confirm fit with your tool’s parts diagram.
Why choose this part: it’s the original Makita retaining ring specified for the tool — small, inexpensive and designed to match the factory groove tolerance so the spindle and blade remain correctly located and safe to operate. Easy to carry and fit during a repair, it restores the correct axial retention without extra adjustments.
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