Can I use a lithium ion battery with this saw
1269477
Not sure. If the battery fits in will work of course. Lithium ion is very popular but to my knowledge has a useable life span of 2 to 3 years. Also my understanding is a lithium ion battery cannot be fully discharged there needs to be a chip or device which warns against total discharge.
1269478
I don't see why not as long as it is 18 volt and will fit. Keep in mind that Lithium ion does not develop as much torque as Ni-cad since it discharges at a slower rate.
1269479
You can use an 18v nano lithium battery. It won't cover the whole area that the older battery does, and it looks a bit goofy, but it will work. If you are thinking about buying one of these saws, hold out for one of the newer versions with the black rubber grip and the smaller battery bay that is intended for the Nano batteries. Either saw works just fine with either battery, but the newer version is much much more powerful and lasts longer on a battery. The older version like in the product picture is near useless, the newer version works quite well.
1617561
Yes,although the smaller compact batteries limit run time on the saw and the flashlight is top heavy.I,m thinking about buying the 2.4amphour XRP batteries.Still not disappointed.
1205514
Yes, if you do not already have a 12 volt dewalt tool with the lithium ion battery & charger you would have to purchase battery & charger.
256482
I don't know. It works with the battery that comes with it. The saw and I are 500 miles apart, so I can't see what came with it. I do find it is a very good saw, I enjoy it very much.
1211982
From Hitachi's website..."C18DLP4 18V Lithium Ion Circular Saw (Tool Body Only) Features Specifications Covered by Hitachi's Lifetime Lithium Ion Tool Warranty Tool body compatible with all Hitachi Lithium Ion, NiCd and NiMH 18V post-style batteries "http://www.hitachipowertools.com/index/main-navigation/tools.aspx?d=2,20&p;=637This should answer it.Mike
1813608
18 volt lithium battery fits perfectly in my 18 volt nic cad 40108 earthwise pole saw and works great but needs the lithium charger to charge it.
230211
Yes, the LXT batteries are compatible. And the saw is great. I use it much more than the one it replaced.
1503409
I guess it would depend on the thickness of the metal that you are cutting and the quality of the blade. So far I have no complaints about the saw. I have used it on metal (1/4 thick) but mostly wood items. I suggest that you get a spare battery with it.
1862174
Yes. All Porter Cable 18 volt batteries are compatible with any 18v tool/equipment. This is a nickel cadmium, but the lithium battery is also compatible with the tool (or in your case, radio). Also, either 18v charger will work with this battery, since the lithium charger works with both. The lithium battery WILL NOT WORK with a Ni-Cad only charger.
1363390
I'm pretty sure the battery came with it,but I returnred the saw because it was pretty useless.It would cut thin pieces but pretty much the same size that a good hand pruner will.I wanted to saw some wood Already split but it just wasnt up to it
115882
Unknown, I sent mine back because the standard Makita 18vdc batteries I have would not fit on the saw.
1238154
It is possible with the correct blade (and it will cut pretty well) BUT you won't get much cut before the battery is flat. Further, this saw has a big defect that if overloaded it can kill batteries and leave them unchargeable. You don't have to kill many batteries before you've covered the cost of getting a beefier tool that will do the job.
739947
I can't answer that. I only have the chain saw. But if they are like every other company, an 18 volt battery is standard for any their equipment which uses an 18 volt.
1616919
Sorry, the answer is NO because: The housing base of NiCad battery insert into the drill tool is different style with the Lithium Ion battery.
529922
Had a B&D; Firestorm (24V) before this....prefer the Porter Cable....I have been using the saws all and drill quite a bit (moderate to heavy use) with no problems....Lithium batteries are great.....very satisfied with the entire collection
1869820
Remove the battery from the saw. The battery should come with a charger that attaches to the battery and to a transformer that plugs into an outlet.
531938
No, like most Li Ion tools of the type, the battery can only be replaced at the factory. It is not like the drills which you swap out one battery while recharging another.