Questions and Answers for Makita 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (Tool-Only)

A:  Thank you for your question. The weight of the XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4" Circular Saw, Tool Only is lighter than many similar corded models, and should not impede it's performance in any way.

A:  Having always used a worm drive saw I believe this saw is lighter than them. The performance of this saw is great and I have had no problems whatsoever. You can’t tell the difference in a corded version to me except for this being lighter and no cord.

A:  Wood framing, not concrete.

A:  Thank you for your question. The XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4" Circular Saw, Tool Only is equipped with Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh conditions.

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, the XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4" Circular Saw, Tool Only is compatible with Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries with a Star symbol (batteries sold separately). You can use 2 batteries of varying sizes. The saw will run until the smaller battery needs to be charged.

A:  I have used mine with 3Ah and 4Ah mismatched... The 3 just runs low faster. No difference noticed when both are above 50%.

A:  Yes you can mismatch batteries but keep in mind that it works best with two 5 amp hr batteries.

A:  Thank you for your question. The DC18RD 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger is not intended to be mounted to a wall.

A:  Yes. The charging stations work independent of each other. Charge one or two, makes no difference.

A:  Thank you for your question. The DC18RD 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger charges 2 batteries simultaneously.

A:  Yes, You only use the side that you have connected

A:  Yes, you can use only one bay at a time or both bays simultaneously.

A:  yes this is a dual charger

A:  Thank you for your question. Makita is a global brand in over 40 countries, and the DC18RD 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger is capable of charging batteries from 7.2V to 18V. Only the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion batteries are available in the United States.

A:  You can fill a bucket one glass of water at a time or with a hose both will work. But one is faster than the other.

A:  Thank you for your question. Please see the provided instruction manual for proper accessory use. Please see the A-90451 7-1/4" 28T Carbide-Tipped, Fiber Cement Blade and A-95124 7-1/4" 4T PCD Circular Saw Blade, Fiber Cement for cement cutting options.

A:  Yes you can use a masonry blade with it. It is just like a corded saw so you can do what you do with a corded saw just with no cord.

A:  I have not yet you sit on masonry but I suspect so

A:  Yes, it's got just as much power as my corded. I cut pavers with it no problem. Battery life was a little less than with wood.

A:  Nope, but it feels like one the way you hold it... I think its like that to make room for the batteries.

A:  This is not a worm gear saw just has the same design.

A:  It is like a worm gear saw but not actually a worm gear like the old skills saws. It cuts and fells like a worm gear it is just the internals that are different.

A:  Thank you for your question. No, the XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4" Circular Saw, Tool Only is not a worm drive saw, but has the power to cut 3X material in a single pass.

A:  No, this is not a worm gear saw.

A:  No, this item is for 18 volt batteries.

A:  Thank you for your question. No, the DC18RD 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger will not charge 12-Volt batteries. It charges the 18V LXT® line of batteries.

A:  If they are Makita Battery and the connectors match prefectly I woud think yes, but I have not tried it. Since a battery is potiencially a bomb suppling to much power for extended period of time could be DANGERIOUS

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