18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (5.0Ah) with 2 Batteries 5.0Ah and Charger

I simply can't find anything wrong with this saw.........except maybe the price................................................... This is an unbiased review that is unaffected by the fact that I received this product for free. As proof of impartiality, just click on my nickname and see the average of the ratings I have given for over 200 reviews to date. ==== First impressions ==== Heavy, heavy, heavy box. I am guessing the saw is heavy. There was a set of blades included along with a single sample blade packed separately. $$$$$ alert! I think I see this same saw available online with two extra batteries for the SAME price so make sure to check on that before you purchase it. ==== Operation ==== My saw came with the batteries already attached and charged to 40% for safe storage. I inserted the single sample blade with just a push and a click and was ready to go. There is a multifunction switch on the unit that locks the trigger off and also selects the speed (hi or low). Slide the actuator left or right or leave it in the middle. The tool uses two 18 volt batteries. The charger is simple to use. Just slide in the battery(s) and leave it. The lights will indicate a variety of symptoms. There are no provisions for hanging the charger on a wall. There is really nothing different about this reciprocating saw. It operates just as any other. I found it to have a lot of power for a battery operated tool. It has a small hi-power LED light to illuminate the work but is barely visible in daylight. I suppose it would help a lot in the dark but...... I easily cut a 2x6 piece of pine lumber and a 1/2' iron pipe. Neither revealed any issues. Did I mention that the tool is heavy? A large carrying bag is included. It is large enough to hold the saw and charger. It has 4 inside pockets and 6 outside pockets. It has a cloth handle but no shoulder strap, even though there are loops for one. ==== Summary ==== Heavy tool. Powerful as a corded tool. Two speeds. Large carrying bag. Dual batteries. Expensive.

This is a heavy duty reciprocating saw that uses two 18 volt batteries. It comes with a dual battery charger and a spacious heavy-duty carrying bag. I have a Makita corded reciprocating saw using 120V AC. The battery powered saw is similar in construction though the batteries make it heavier than the 120V saw. I cannot distinguish between the two saws in operation. The charger is novel in that it has a built in fan that turns on during battery charging.

Fantastic reciprocal saw kit. The most versatile tool in my pole barn! Love the freedom of being unplugged, with the most powerful 36 volt (2, 18 volt batteries, which makes the tool a little hefty but is well balanced) reciprocating saw I have ever used. It comes with seven Makita blades of different TPI. Cut through black pipe like hot butter! This saw has quick connect blade lock that is fantastic, makes it really quick to change blades. The motor is two speeds. Comes with a nice carrying bag with deep pockets on the inside for holding accessories and charger. It is now my favorite tool.

My husband and I first ordered the single-battery reciprocating saw to add to our new favorite collection of Makita tools, and we both immediately knew that, nope, one doesn't cut it. This saw blew us away just like the day we first bought the Makita double-battery circular saw! Two batteries really do their job and this saw will take on old-growth lumber on our deconstruction sites all day on a single charge, NO JOKE! plus, when you do finally have to charge the batteries, 45 min, and good!

Its a good product, u cant buy this the the store, u have to order it, thats what make the tool so specially. I use it all the time on everything i like to cut. I rated this 10 / 10