Makita listened to the pro user and engineered the 15 Amp Corded 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw with user-friendly features combining power, weight and balance with jobsite durability. The saw has a powerful 15 Amp motor and a high power-to-weight ratio, with ball bearing construction and a heavy-gauge aluminum wrap-around base engineered for a longer tool life. The saw also has a large cutting capacity (2-1/2 in. at 90°, 1-3/4 in. at 45°, 1-3/8 in. at 56°) with a maximum bevel capacity of 0° to 56° and positive stops at 22.5°, 45° and 56° for quick settings.
- Powerful 15 Amp motor for a high power-to-weight ratio
- Low guard design improves performance when making bevel and narrow cuts
- Well-balanced design for superior handling and performance
- Large cutting capacity (2-1/2 in. at 90º, 1-3/4 in. at 45º and 1-3/8 in. at 56º)
- Bevel cuts 0° to 56° with positive stops at 22.5º, 45º and 56º for quick settings
- Large and easy-to-read markings on depth and bevel scales
- Heavy-gauge aluminum wrap-around base for more accurate cuts
- Large ball bearings and gears for longer tool life
- Built-in dust blower clears the line of cut for greater accuracy
- Ergonomic rubberized grip provides added comfort
- Flat motor housing design for stability when changing the blade
- Conveniently located shaft lock for easy blade replacement
- Large cam levers for fast and easy bevel and depth settings
- Convenient lever placement for easy depth adjustment changes
- Blade wrench stores on the saw for convenient blade changes
- Top handle acts as a breaking point should the saw fall but is easily replaced
- Double insulated
- Ideal for framers, roofers, carpenters, masons and general contractors
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Charlene Schneider (verified owner) –
Big & powerful saw. A bit heavy, but the weight was explicit on the label. Still having to adjust to the 90 & 45 degree markers. They’re slightly different from my >30-year-old Black & Decker.
Baby Johns (verified owner) –
Thanks for the speedy shipping!!! The saw works great!
Anibal Barrows (verified owner) –
great saw and with the right blade cut through tubular steel
Judson Hayes (verified owner) –
Purchased for a friend. I’ve used the same model for years. Can’t remember how many but it’s over 15 years old. I’ve built a house, shed, decks, and numerous small things, fixes, etc. It’s a workhorse. The bearing had to be replaced about three years ago. I only use Makita power tools.
Kenyatta O’Connell (verified owner) –
Great saw – the Makita quality is as usual – a bit heavy – 10 lbs – if that doesn’t bother you, you will be satisfied.
Brooks Kuhic (verified owner) –
It’s definitely not the quality Makita was 25 years ago.
Greta Rempel (verified owner) –
Excellent saw.
Emiliano Orn (verified owner) –
My husband owned an older model for many years. But thanks to someone who thought they needed it more than we did, we had to replace it. We also bought this same saw for our son as a gift. We purchased these because of our past experice with this Makita saw
Stella Tillman (verified owner) –
Cuts through wood like butter!!!!
Esteban Gerlach (verified owner) –
Works as expected. Good quality with a good warranty
Sonya Spencer (verified owner) –
I just got this saw and decided to make some practice cuts. If you try to use a speed square as a guide for a cut, the motor hits the square and stops the cut. How is this a pro tool?Very powerful, but you have to move the cut depth to around 2 inches to use it.
Adrienne Littel (verified owner) –
Makita builds good tools. This saw was no exception. Pleased with purchase. Like the quality of carrying case too. It gets the job done. Definitely a keeper.
Kali Konopelski (verified owner) –
There is no hard case. I would be happy to have one if you wish to send it.
Kayleigh Lueilwitz (verified owner) –
The makita quality is unquestionable, always reliable and durable.But for me personaly this model was too heavy I had to downsizeTo another makita saw which is about 3 lbs lighter and worksAs expected. If weight and maneuverality is not an issue than thisIs the tool for you.
Heber Balistreri (verified owner) –
There is no hard case. I would be happy to have one if you wish to send it.
Maria Trantow (verified owner) –
Its working fine , im really satisfied with the product !!!!!!!
Dan Bosco (verified owner) –
I used it to build a deck and playground for my kids. Easy to use, not super heavy. Happy with my purchase
Brendon Ferry (verified owner) –
Just replacing one purchased about 30 years ago, it was also a Makita.
Isabel Pfannerstill (verified owner) –
Very nice saw
Cooper Heathcote (verified owner) –
It’s pretty smooth.I get clean professional cuts with this saw.It’s not heavy.I like , and I highly recommend it.