{"product_id":"makita-lxt-18v-circular-saw-165mm-bare-unit","title":"Makita LXT 18V Circular Saw 165mm Bare Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Makita circular saw 18V model from the LXT lithium-ion range takes a 165mm blade. It is supplied as a bare unit, so no battery or charger is included and you will need them separately. A double safety trigger, LED job light and removable dust nozzle are built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18V LXT lithium-ion platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e165mm circular saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare unit, no battery or charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble safety trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED job light to trace the cutting line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable dust nozzle and built-in blow-off nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh comfort grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMakita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V LXT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis saw is the right buy if you already own Makita 18V LXT batteries and a charger. If not, Makita 5Ah LXT batteries and a twin port charger are listed as compatible extras. Replacement blades need to be 165mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit a charged 18V LXT battery (not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the cutting depth and support the workpiece so the offcut can fall free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear eye and ear protection and keep the saw guard working as the manual instructs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the double safety trigger, let the blade reach speed and follow the line using the LED job light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the trigger and let the blade stop before lifting the saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this Makita circular saw 18V include a battery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a bare unit. Makita 5Ah LXT batteries and a twin port charger are listed as compatible extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat blade size does it take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e165mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it help clear dust?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it has a removable dust nozzle and a built-in blow-off nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824310485265,"sku":"DS-6793693","price":171.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/makita-lxt-18v-circular-saw-165mm-bare-unit-1.jpg?v=1792513381","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/makita-lxt-18v-circular-saw-165mm-bare-unit","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}