RIDGID introduces the 18-Volt OCTANE Cordless Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (Tool-Only). The OCTANE Brushless 18-Volt 7-1/4 In. Circular Saw features a high performance brushless motor and advanced electronics that provide best-in-class power and intelligence. While providing increased performance with all RIDGID 18-Volt batteries, OCTANE tools provide maximum performance in high demand applications when paired with OCTANE batteries (batteries not included). Paired with an OCTANE battery (batteries not included), this tool gives 30% more power. With registration, this tool is backed by the Industry’s Only Lifetime Service Agreement: FREE Parts. FREE Service. For LIFE. The OCTANE Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw includes a 7-1/4 in. blade, blade wrench, vacuum attachment, dust chute, rafter hook and operator’s manual. Battery and charger sold separately.
- Industry leading 2-11/16 in. depth of cut
- RIDGID OCTANE Brushless 18-Volt 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw delivers 30% more power than the previous brushless unit (R8653B) when paired with an OCTANE Battery
- The dust chute and included vacuum adapter cuts back on jobsite clean up
- With the integrated accessory rail, users can attach the included rafter hook for additional storage options
- LED light engages with trigger for a more direct and clearer line of sight
- Offers up to 56° beveling cuts for added versatility
- 100% Compatible: Works with all RIDGID 18-Volt Batteries and Chargers
- Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
- Includes: (1) R8654B OCTANE Brushless Circular Saw, (1) 7-1/4 in. blade, (1) blade wrench, (1) vacuum attachment, (1) dust chute, (1) rafter hook and operator’s manual
- Battery and charger sold separately
- RIDGID: Powerful. Durable. Professional.
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
Gennaro Baumbach (verified owner) –
Great tool very useful.
Dortha Schowalter (verified owner) –
It is a “man’s” saw, very heavy for a saw of this type. I’m using it with a 6ah octane battery, plenty of power for any job so far. Still on its first charge, so battery charge is holding very well. Love the light & dust blower to keep operator on track. My only gripe would be how well I can hold up using it all day due because of its weight.
Myriam Grant (verified owner) –
Very solid tool. Easily couts. Safety switch is a little difficult to use.
Cydney Mitchell (verified owner) –
I’m a apprentice carpenter and bought this saw to use at work. Works excellent does everything I need it to and runs for a long time with the 6AH octane battery. Only gripe I have with this saw though is the base plate. It’s hard to read and hard to figure out where your blade is going to cut which makes it hard to track on long cuts. Wish the base plate was like the DeWalt cordless saws I use sometimes at work easy to read and tracks very well. And only other thing I don’t really like about this saw is the weight but it’s not like it’s hanging of my tool belt so it’s not a huge problem just makes the saw cumbersome sometimes. Other than that saw does its job and does it well I would recommend this product to other carpenter appreciates of mine.
Aurelie Nikolaus (verified owner) –
Very good product but the only item is the battery
Payton Marvin (verified owner) –
A little on the heavy side but plenty of power, nice saw
Sheridan Mraz (verified owner) –
Looks very nice good quality ,but needs freshly charged battery to go through oak
Lester Reichel (verified owner) –
This is a great heavy dury saw! I recommend using a 4ah battery or larger for maximum power and decent battery life. Safety trigger is easy to use and the blade brake on this thing is amazing.
Ulises Spinka (verified owner) –
Baddest skill saw I’ve ever used.
June Kovacek (verified owner) –
Great power cut raw lumber, and dense hardwood with out a problem, also really like how the blade stops as soon as I release the trigger.. VERY SAFE!! And easy to use
Mohamed Sipes (verified owner) –
Great saw, does good on large and small jobs.
Tessie Friesen (verified owner) –
Very safe and efficient design. A definite improvement over my older Ridgid saw.
Marian Jerde (verified owner) –
I have dodged buying a cordless circular saw for a long time as, except for the convenience of being cordless, I did not need it. I have a quality corded circular saw that has served my DIY and hobby needs well for over thirty years. This finally came on sale for an acceptable price so I bought it.My expectations were not high but, still, the convenience of cordless lured me into the purchase. The power is impressive. I do not believe that it is comparable to my corded circular saw but it is blows right through a 2×4 or 2×6 boards, on a cross cut, without a hint of stalling, binding or grabbing. I expect that it will rip just as well.I also like the stop brake. That is an excellent safety feature. I ripped my thumb badly on a broken down discount table saw last summer. My new table saw, also a Rigid, has a stop brake too.I have been a Milwaukee and Makita loyalist most of my life but you cannot go wrong with with the Rigid lifetime service agreement. I did have one occasion to use that warranty on a sander that was just over three years old. A couple of weeks after leaving the sander at the Home Depot shop, I got it back working like new.
Elvie McClure (verified owner) –
It is ready out of the box. I have used it to.do a ton of work already. Plenty of power. I purchased a finishing blade to go with it since most of my builds where furniture. Primary wood is walnut, or pine. Been awesome so far.Safety is awkward at first but much easier after several uses.
Kian Koelpin (verified owner) –
One of the best tools
Geraldine Hoeger (verified owner) –
The saw works great definitely recommend get high amp batteries, the 1.5ah isn’t enough.
Travis Heaney (verified owner) –
Works as good as my corded saw. Plenty of power and easy to use. Wish it had a laser guide, otherwise I would have given it 5 stars. I already had the ridgid 1/2 impact so I have charger and batteries for it.
Dorcas Paucek (verified owner) –
Great off grid saw. Very impressed rigids cordless tools have never let me down yet
Bulah Dach (verified owner) –
Battery life excellent tool great. Would recommend
Cindy Roberts (verified owner) –
Very easy to order online and pick it up in the locker at the store!