Does it come with a battery and charger?

No. It is sold as a tool only, so you need an M12 battery and charger you already own or buy separately.

With the included metal cut-off wheel, diamond tile blade and carbide abrasive blade it handles metal, tile and drywall-type materials. It is not built for sustained cutting of thick steel.

How deep will it cut?

The 3 in. wheel limits depth of cut, so it is best for pipe, rod, trim and tile rather than deep cuts in thick stock.

Can I control which way the sparks fly?

Yes. The blade rotation is reversible, so you can pick the direction that throws debris away from you and the workpiece.

Does it have dust collection?

Yes. The tool-free shoe includes a vacuum adapter you can hook to a shop vac for dust mitigation.

Which M12 batteries work with it?

It runs on the M12 system, so any M12 battery fits; higher-capacity packs give longer runtime under load.

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3 in. Cordless Brushless Compact Cut-Off Tool Tool Only

Q: Where is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3 in. Cordless Brushless Compact Cut-Off Tool Tool Only cheapest?

At West Marine, for $92.38, 38% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3 in. Cordless Brushless Compact Cut-Off Tool Tool Only?

21 stores we checked sell it, including Mrosupreme.com, SupremeDIY, Florida Wholesale Tools, The General Store Spokane, Pro Serve US.

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What reviewers say

Owners praise the compact one-handed grip and clean cuts in pipe, tile and drywall, and many like the reversible rotation for spark control. Criticism centers on battery runtime under load and the shallow cut depth of a 3 in. wheel.

What people mention

Size and handlingPraisedOwners say the compact in-line body is easy to control one-handed in tight spaces.
Cut performancePraisedReviewers report fast, clean cuts in pipe, tile and drywall with the included blades.
Blade rotationPraisedThe reversible rotation is liked for directing sparks and debris away from the cut.
Battery runtimeCriticisedUsers say the M12 battery drains quickly during long, continuous cutting.
Cut depthMixedThe 3 in. wheel handles most trim work but limits depth on thicker material.
Dust controlPraisedThe vacuum adapter on the shoe is seen as a useful addition for indoor work.

About the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3 in. Cordless Brushless Compact Cut-Off Tool Tool Only

The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3 in. Compact Cut-Off Tool is a cordless cutting tool for multiple materials. Its ergonomic, in-line design is made for one-handed use and gives a clear line of sight to the blade while cutting. This is the tool-only version.

A Powerstate brushless motor spins the blade at 20,000 rpm and helps keep the tool from bogging down. Redlink Plus intelligence provides optimized performance and overload protection. Blade rotation is reversible, so the user can choose the rotation that suits the direction of the cut.

The tool has a tool-free accessory guard and tool-free guard adjustment. The shoe adjusts cut depth and includes a vacuum adapter for dust mitigation. An LED light improves visibility in confined spaces and low light. It is part of the M12 System, which includes over 80 tools.

Model

2522-20

Blade size

3 in.

Speed

20,000 rpm

Motor

Powerstate brushless

Intelligence

Redlink Plus

Power source

Cordless, M12 battery system