XSS02Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw, Tool Only

I really like Makita products and have a set of batteries for other Makita tools. This saw is compact and lightweight which works well for me, as heavier saws are hard to hold. It does the job too, cutting through thin material easily and also heavier wood. I only used it on 2x4s so far, so not sure how well it will do on really thick material, however I always have my corded saw for that. The battery I have has not diminished after several hours of intermittent use putting up wall board, so I am happy with that aspect. I love that it is compact and cordless which makes it a very versatile saw! This particular saw did not come with the original box which was not important to me, but if you want the box and the plastic box that most tools come with, this is not for you. I did not realize that it did not come with the original box. It was very well packed and did include the instructions and a fence, which was fine for me. Not sure why the description did not mention the original box wasn't included. That said, I am happy with this saw and believe that Makita products are good, so not a problem.

This is a great saw. Yes it’s an older model and yes it’s a brushed motor. Don’t dog it to death or treat it like a corded worm drive and when the brushes expire pop the caps off and replace them. I have a lot of LXT tools and many are brushed models. Know the tool’s limitations and it will last until long after the battery platform is obsolete. I use it mainly for 1/4” and 1/2” sheet goods and the occasional 2” dimensional lumber cut.

Fantastic saw. I have cut 3/4" plywood; 2 x 4 lumber; 4 x 4 post (making a cut on all 4 sides); and 1/2" treated plywood without missing a beat. The 1/2" treated plywood were cut into 12" wide strips, lengthwise (4 pieces per sheet), through a total of 17 sheets and the battery had to be changed half way through the eight sheet. That was using the blade that came with the saw. It is exactly what I expected from Makita. Easy to put the blade on; small enough to handle the saw with one hand if needed. Being a female, I never use a full size circular saw -- too heavy. I always look for a smaller, trim saw, and this is the first battery powered one I have tried. My chorded one is a Makita (built a 30 foot long front porch with it) and it worked so well, I thought I would give the battery one a try and I am glad I did. Planning on building a back porch in the near future and this will be a whole lot more convenient than the corded one, when working off the ladder. Thank you Makita and thank you Amazon for selling it. UPDATE: I bought this saw back in 2015. Still working great. Absolutely no issues of any kind. Just built an 8' x 12' shed with it. I have even used it to cut Fiber Cement siding (to cover the shed). Still runs like new and still last a long time on a charge. I am also still using the same batteries that I purchased with the saw. No issues with them either. Love Makita!

Been doing some shed repairs-cutting siding and 2-bys, this saw is so light compared to the old 14 lb. Skil saw i had. Being so lightweight, it's around 7 lbs i believe, it's a welcome relief to use. It makes accurate and square cuts. Rips nice, I used an aluminum yardstick, screwed down, as a guide. It is easy to one-hand and make accurate cuts using a speed square as a guide on 2x material. Since it was new, I checked all my cuts with a machinists square and they were all square and repeatable. I was quite surprised. It doesn't like being put in a bind tho...bogs down quickly. Also, it's light weight deceives one into believing it's cheaply-made. I doubt it could survive drops from elevations and it's only been used for saw horse cutting. I've used it for crosscuts, miters on 2x boards and ripping. It's done it all well. The price is reasonable for the tool-only. I wish the visibility of the blade-to-cutting line was better and the saw dust discharge was directional. I wouldn't use it to frame a house or build a deck with heavy materials, but for 95% of what i need it's quick to grab and use and make accurate cuts. Happy with my purchase.

This is an amazingly good little saw. Very light and good for plywood or 2 bys. Battery life is acceptable.

I have used the big brother model (XSH03Z) daily for 6 years before I dropped it for the millionth time and it finally broke. (base plate and depth gauge broke, motor is still fine). It's without a doubt a wonderful saw. I just got this one in the mail and I tested it out on a couple of 2x4. It has the same nice ergonomics, fairly low sound level and cuts very well. I will however return it and get another XSH03Z because to me personally the lower blade speed (3700 vs 5000 RPM) and the slow (about 1s-2s) rewind of the blade after a cut makes for an inferior cutting experience (and slightly inferior cut quality). One thing that I will say is pretty annoying is that both these models are top heavy and therefor easily tips over and rolls away if you're not careful. I drop mine all the time but it has always held up, but it is indeed a very annoying aspect. I'm sure it's a lovely saw and perfect for people without stupid hang-ups like me. For the price ($107 as of August 2024) it's an awesome first saw.

I've always had Makita stuff and sometimes you just don't want to pull out a cord. it works great

Great little saw when offsite and no power source. Battery lasts quite awhile. Lightweight, easy to handle.