Does it come with a battery and charger?

No. It is tool-only, so you need an 18V LXT battery and charger, or a kit you already own.

Which batteries work with it?

Any Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion pack, from compact 2.0Ah to larger 5.0Ah and above. Bigger packs add runtime and weight.

The brushless motor gives longer runtime, less heat and more power per charge. It also adds a two-speed selector the older single-speed model lacks.

Yes. Use the low speed with a fine-tooth metal blade for pipe and conduit, and the high speed for wood and demolition.

It handles framing, pipe and light demolition well, but a corded saw with a longer stroke is faster for sustained heavy cutting.

The saw and a reciprocating saw blade. Battery, charger and case are sold separately.

At Prime Buy, for $213.30, as of our latest check.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Prime Buy, Ace Hardware, The Home Depot.

$213.30at Prime BuyChecked Nov 9

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