Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5-7/8″ Metal Cutting Saw with Electric Brake, Tool Only

Eliminating carbon brushes, this BL™ brushless motor runs cooler and more efficiently for longer life. It has Automatic Speed Change™ technology that helps to adjust cutting speed and torque during cutting for optimum performance. Tool powered by an 18 Volt Lithium-Ion slide-style battery assures the fastest charge time, more working time, and minimal sitting time on the charger. This saw with battery, weighs only 6.8 lb and has a rubberized soft grip handle that reduces user fatigue and provides increased comfort on the job. Tool featured with Star Protection Computer Controls allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real-time. This Star Protection communication technology also monitors conditions while in use to safeguard against overloading, over-discharging, and over-heating. This cutting saw is perfect for cutting various metal materials, including thread rod, channel strut, conduit, pipe, square tubing, sheet metal, and more. This compact and ergonomic tool has a transparent chip collector box to capture debris produced while cutting and an electric brake to reposition the tool quickly for maximum productivity.

FEATURES:

• Powerful BL™ Brushless Motor delivers up to 125 cuts per charge in 1 In. SCH 40 pipes using an 18V LXT® 5.0 Ah battery
• Up to 2-1/4″ cutting depth in various metal materials, including thread rod, channel strut, conduit, pipe, square tubing, sheet metal, and more
• The BL™ Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life; it delivers 4,200 RPM
• A transparent chip collector box captures debris produced while cutting and provides needed visibility in determining the need for disposal
• Automatic Speed Change™ technology adjusts cutting speed and torque during cut for optimum performance
• The electric brake allows the tool to be repositioned faster for maximum productivity
• Trigger switch with a two-stage lock-off requires two actions to power the saw
• Battery side-loads provide a more compact design at only 10-1/2″ long for easier use in constrained spaces
• Built-in L.E.D. light with an independent on/off illuminates the cutting line at the front of the saw

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

• Brand: Makita
• Weight: 6.8 LBS
• Color / Finish: Teal
• Material: Stainless steel