A starter kit that pairs Milwaukee's M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 extended-capacity battery and multi-voltage M18/M12 charger with a bare M18 SAWZALL reciprocating saw. The battery is the centerpiece: Milwaukee claims up to 2.5x the runtime, 20% more power and 2x the life of standard lithium-ion packs, with an onboard fuel gauge and all-weather operation below 0°F. REDLINK electronics coordinate tool, battery and charger for overload protection. It suits someone entering the M18 platform who wants a cordless recip saw and a high-capacity pack in one step; buying the saw bare and the battery separately is the usual alternative, and this bundles them.
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Owners of the M18 XC5.0 pack and SAWZALL generally rate both highly for runtime, durability and cold-weather reliability. The common complaints are the pack's weight and the bare-tool saw arriving without a blade.
This starter kit pairs an M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity battery pack with an M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger. It also includes the 2621-20 M18 SAWZALL reciprocating saw as a bare tool. Any M18 tool-only option can be added to build a custom kit.
The battery's pack construction routes water away from the electronics and out of the pack. It also minimizes heat and protects against failures from vibration or drops. The battery can operate in extreme cold, below 0°F (-18°C). An onboard fuel gauge displays remaining runtime.
REDLINK Intelligence manages communication between the tool, battery and charger. It provides overload protection to guard cordless tools in heavy-duty use, and discharge protection to prevent cell damage. The battery is compatible with 60+ M18 cordless solutions. It delivers up to 2.5X more run-time, 20% more power and 2X more life than standard lithium-ion batteries.
