Makita 5-7/8″ Metal Cutting Saw, 18V LXT
The 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless 5-7/8” Metal Cutting Saw (XSC04) delivers faster metal cutting through Unistrut®, all thread, channel, corrugated, conduit, pipe, sheet metal, square tubing, steel and more. With a full 2-1/4″ cutting capacity, it is ideal for electrical contractors as it will cut 2” conduit in one pass – a huge time saver. It includes a transparent chip collector box to capture cutting debris. The brushless motor is engineered for efficiency, and in run-time testing the Saw made up to 125 cuts per charge in 1” SCH 40 pipe using an 18V 5.0Ah battery.
Makita offers optimum 5-7/8″ blade options for use with the XSC04: 32T carbide tipped for metal and general purpose; 52T for thin metal; 52T for aluminum; and 60T for stainless steel (all sold separately).
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The 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless 5-7/8” Metal Cutting Saw (XSC04) delivers faster metal cutting through Unistrut®, all thread, channel, corrugated, conduit, pipe, sheet metal, square tubing, steel and more. With a full 2-1/4" cutting capacity, it is ideal for electrical contractors as it will cut 2” conduit in one pass – a huge time saver. It is also ideal for HVAC, installation, metal building, metal fabrication, plumbing, metal roofing, and for any pro-contractor who requires a best-in-class cordless metal cutting saw.
The XSC04 includes a transparent chip collector box to capture cutting debris. The brushless motor is engineered for efficiency, and in run-time testing the saw made up to 125 cuts per charge in 1” SCH 40 pipe using an 18V 5.0Ah battery.
Makita offers optimum 5-7/8" blade options for use with the XSC04: 32T carbide tipped for metal and general purpose; 52T for thin metal; 52T for aluminum; and 60T for stainless steel (all sold separately).
CAPACITY : Up to 2-1/4" cutting depth in metals including thread rod, strut, conduit, pipe, tubing and more
POWER : Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL™ Motor to run cooler and more efficiently
DESIGN : Chip collector box captures debris produced while cutting
COMPACT : Battery side-loads for a compact design at only 10-1/2" long for easier use in constrained spaces
INCLUDES : Tool only
- Powerful BL™ Brushless Motor Delivers up to 125 cuts per charge in 1” SCH 40 Pipe using an 18V LXT® 5.0Ah 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; delivers 4,200 RPM
- Transparent chip collector box captures debris produced while cutting and provides needed visibility in determining need for disposal
- Automatic Speed Change™ technology adjusts cutting speed and torque during cut for optimum performance
- Electric brake allows the tool to be repositioned faster for maximum productivity
- Trigger switch with two stage lock-off requires two actions to power the saw
- Battery side-loads providing 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
- Rubberized soft grip handle provides increased comfort on the job
- Stainless steel base reduces chip build-up to prevent surface damage
- On-board wrench storage for operator convenience
- Weighs only 6.8 lbs. with 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery for reduced operator fatigue
- Battery and charger sold separately
- 3-year limited warranty
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