Does the XSH04ZB come with a battery?

No. It is a bare tool, so battery and charger are sold separately. It runs on Makita 18V LXT batteries.

How deep does it cut?

It cuts 2-1/4 inches at 90 degrees and bevels from 0 to 50 degrees.

What blade size does it take?

It uses a 6-1/2-inch blade with a 5/8-inch arbor.

Yes. At 2-1/4 inches of depth it cuts through standard 2x lumber in one pass.

Is it good for framing?

It works for framing and trim, but a 7-1/4-inch saw cuts deeper for heavy stock.

Does it have a brake and lights?

Yes. It has an electric brake, dual LED lights and a built-in dust blower.

Makita XSH04ZB 18-Volt LXT 6-1/2-Inch 2.0Ah Lithium-Ion Circular Saw - Bare Tool

Q: Where is the Makita XSH04ZB 18-Volt LXT 6-1/2-Inch 2.0Ah Lithium-Ion Circular Saw - Bare Tool cheapest?

At Pacific Power Tools, for $149.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Makita XSH04ZB 18-Volt LXT 6-1/2-Inch 2.0Ah Lithium-Ion Circular Saw - Bare Tool?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Max Tool, Factory Authorized Outlet, Pacific Power Tools, Amazon, Walmart.

Best price now

$149.99at Pacific Power ToolsChecked 1 h ago

28% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 14 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners of Makita's compact brushless saws generally praise the light, short body and clean cuts in 2x material, and many like the LED lights and dust blower. Common complaints center on the bare-tool packaging and the shallower cut compared with full-size saws.

What people mention

Size and weightPraisedOwners like the short, light body for trim and overhead cuts.
Cut depthMixedIt handles 2x material, but some want more depth for thicker stock.
Bare toolCriticisedBuyers note it arrives without a battery or charger.
MotorPraisedThe brushless motor is described as smooth and cool-running.
Blade sideMixedThe blade-right design suits some users and blocks the sightline for others.

About the Makita XSH04ZB 18-Volt LXT 6-1/2-Inch 2.0Ah Lithium-Ion Circular Saw - Bare Tool

The Makita XSH04ZB is a cordless 18-volt LXT circular saw with a 6-1/2-inch blade, sold as a bare tool. The blade is on the right side. The saw is 10-5/8 inches long. Its brushless motor runs at 5,000 RPM and has no carbon brushes, so it runs cooler and more efficiently.

The base is aluminum and the blade cover is magnesium. The handle has a rubberized soft grip. The flat motor housing keeps the saw stable during blade changes. Extreme Protection Technology (XPT) improves dust and water resistance for harsh conditions. A built-in tether notch is included, and the tether is sold separately.

Automatic Speed Change technology adjusts cutting speed and torque during the cut. Dual LED lights illuminate the work area, and an electric brake stops the blade. A built-in dust blower clears the line of cut. A 3-stage LED gauge shows battery charge level. Star Protection Computer Controls guard against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating. The saw works with Makita 18V lithium-ion batteries marked with a Star symbol. Battery and charger are sold separately.

Voltage

18V LXT lithium-ion

Power type

Cordless, bare tool (battery and charger not included)

Motor

BL brushless motor

No-load speed

5,000 RPM

Blade diameter

6-1/2 in.

Arbor

5/8 in.