M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8 in. Cordless Circular Saw (Tool-Only)
$149.00
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Apply for a Home Depot Consumer Card- Cut through 2x dimensional lumber with 1-5/8 in. cut capacity
- Delivers up to 170 cuts per charge
- Part of the M12 System, featuring over 125+ tools
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Product Details
The MILWAUKEE M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. Circular Saw has a cut capacity of 1-5/8 in. for cutting 2x dimensional lumber and delivers up to 170 cuts per charge and up to 2X the motor life of competitive products. The M12 FUEL circular saw was designed to deliver the power, run-time and durability required by professionals with the ability to cut a wide range of common jobsite materials. The circular saw features a POWERSTATE Brushless Motor outperforms all leading competitors with constant power output, yet runs cooler with no wearable components. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence ensures optimized performance and protects the user's investment from overload, overheating and over-discharge. The M12 REDLITHIUM XC4.0 Battery Pack provides more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitive batteries. The M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. Circular Saw features a built in LED light for great cutline visibility and all aluminum guards and shoe for increased durability.
- POWERSTATE brushless motor: delivers maximum power and provides up to 2X longer motor life
- REDLINK PLUS intelligence provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
- REDLITHIUM XC4.0 battery pack: provides superior pack construction, more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitive batteries
- 1-5/8 in. cut capacity allows saw to cut 2x dimensional lumber
- LED light for greater cutline visibility in low light situations
- Compatible with all M12 batteries and chargers
- Includes: one M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. circular saw (tool only) (2530-20)
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Questions & Answers
74Questions
Q:Is this 6 1/2 or 5 3/8 ?
by|Jul 20, 2023
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Q:This is a left handed saw is it not? In the video I saw several carpenters operating this saw with their left hand. How can you see where your cut is when your focal point is blocked by the body of the saw, i purchased the m18 7 1/4 circular saw and sold
by|Jul 19, 2023
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Q:I'm looking to rip up flooring and plan to cut the boards before pulling them up. Can I adjust the 5 3-8 inch blade so I'm not hitting the teeth on the floor as I'm cutting the boards?
by|Jun 19, 2023
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Q:Is this product mislabeled in The Home Depot?s online catalog??
Is it the M12 5-3/8? circular saw as shown in the photos?
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Is it the M18 6-1/2? Circular Saw as stated in the item name online and the top of this very page?
by|May 27, 2023
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Sep 4, 2023
I did the job just fine
I needed to quickly cut 2x6 to length and the 45 the corners. It's light weight and capable. The blade was a bit flimsy (thin) for my taste. It got the 1st task done and I was happy with the results. I think I'd like to also buy Milwaukee's heaviest cordless circlure saw to have on hand when a tougher saw is required.
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Response from Social TeamSep 7, 2023
Thank you for leaving a review on your M12 FUEL™ 5-3/8" Circular Saw. We are happy to see that your project is coming along! - The Social Team
Customer review from milwaukeetool.comAug 16, 2023
M12 Circular Saw
Great M12. Good for quick cuts and home projects! Definitely a must have.
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Customer review from milwaukeetool.comJul 12, 2023
Great Saw if you change the junk stock blade.
Got this a while back had hardly used it. Tried to cut through a PT 2x4 and it bogged down badly with a high output 5.0 battery. Almost listed it for sale on Kijiji. Thought I would try the Milwaukee 48-40-0520 18 tooth framing blade to see if it made a difference. Boy did it ever night and day. Buy the saw and order the above blade and you will be happy! Not sure why Milwaukee doesn't use the better blade. Would cut down on returns and give the saw way better reviews.
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Customer review from homedepot.caMar 1, 2023
For all the woman out there (and men too)!!!!!!
Outstanding product! I’m a woman and luv to do this myself…but I’ve been intimidated to but any significant tools because I was unfamiliar. This saw is the easiest to use, super light, and help me remodel my whole closet system!!!! Thanks so much!!!
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Customer review from milwaukeetool.comFeb 3, 2023
M12 circ saw
M12 fuel circular saw is another great tool of the Milwaukee m12 platform it’s compact sleek design is great for those small jobs as an apartment maintenance tech this my go 2 tool along with all my other Milwaukee m12 tools
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Customer review from milwaukeetool.comJan 25, 2023
Nice product
Perfect power with a 4ah battery, led light is useful. Didnt put 5 star just because a little red dot for the cut would have been perfect
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Customer review from milwaukeetool.comNov 19, 2022
Small and powerfull enough for butcher block.
Small and light weight. Able to cut through butcher block countertops.
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Customer review from milwaukeetool.comOct 27, 2022
Second to none
The best CS for its size. The power and comfort when Repetitive-cutting is second to none. Love this tool.
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Customer review from milwaukeetool.comOct 26, 2022
Great little saw
Picked this up as I am slowly converting to the M12 line. I bought this to break down larger sheet goods so I don't have to wrestle with them on the table saw.
First project was to shave 1/8" off the top of a closet door. Used my Bora straight edge for a point of reference and it performed marvelously. The saw is very balanced, unlike others I have used, and traveled very smoothly across the work surface. Small, light weight and easy to use. It will definitely get plenty of run time.
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Customer review from milwaukeetool.comOct 1, 2022
Smooth criminal
This saw is quiet, smooth, and has a shocking amount of torque. It size and weight makes it handy for navigating ladders and odd places.
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