DEWALT DC300K 36-Volt 7-1/4 inch Lithium Ion Cordless Circular Saw Kit with NANO Technology

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

DEWALT's Heavy-Duty Cordless 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw Kit features the exclusive NANO-phosphate lithium ion battery for longer-lasting charges and up to 2,000 recharges. This circular saw also features a keyless blade change system that makes changing blades quick and easy, a high-efficiency motor with electric brake, and a lever-action bevel with markers at 22.5 and 45 degrees for easy recognition of common angles. The carbide-tipped blade and high-strength magnesium shoe provide increased cutting capacity and accuracy.

From the Manufacturer

The DEWALT DC300K cordless circular saw provides the ultimate in power, performance and portability. Designed specifically to meet the demands of professional contractors, this full-size 7-1/4 -inch saw is powered by an ultra-high-output 36-volt lithium-ion battery that allows you to keep cutting long after other cordless saws have stopped. Some key features include: a high-efficiency, 4,000-RPM motor with electric brake; keyless, lever-action blade clamp for quick, easy blade changes; high-strength, low-weight magnesium shoe and upper blade guard; and 50-degree-bevel capacity with detents at 22.5-degree and 45-degree. And, with depth-of-cut capacities of 2 7/16 -inch at 90-degree, and 1 5/8 -inch at 45-degree (bevel), you can slice through 2-by lumber in a single pass. So, whether you’re framing walls, cutting ceiling joists, trimming floorboards or ripping plywood roof sheathing, this saw will keep up with you all day long. The DC300K comes with a 36-volt lithium-ion battery, one-hour charger, 7-1/4 -inch carbide-tipped saw blade, and rugged storage case. (The battery can be recharged up to 2,000 times.) It’s backed by DEWALT’s three-year limited warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee, and one-year free service contract.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 19.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000F1KPFO
• Item model number: DC300K
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,725 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up to the task, December 11, 2006

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Jason Ledyard "jdl75" (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC300K 36-Volt 7-1/4 inch Lithium Ion Cordless Circular Saw Kit with NANO Technology (Tools & Home Improvement)

It doesn't really matter what you need to do, this saw can do it.

My team and I were recently building in Africa, where 120v power is not available (local power is 220v). The only power tools I brought were 18v and 36v DeWalt equipment. The 36v circular saw was a jobsite favorite. We did buy a 220v corded saw in-country, and no one would use it. They all preferred the 36v for balance and power.

As for battery life, it was extremely impressive. We set up a cut station, and had 5 carpenters calling out cuts. Our cut man kept up with all 5 carpenters and our helpers, and was able to get through the day on 2 batteries. We built 1400 sqft of stick-frame school in 5 days, and this was the only saw we needed. I can't say enough good about this saw.

The only thing I've found it couldn't do (even with a new blade)was rip a ridge vent through 1/2" OSB, roofing felt and asphalt shingles. It just ate batteries too fast. Then again, a side-winder saw didn't do well at that either, so I can't ding this saw. It won't replace my worm-drive for roof framing, but it's about the only saw I use now when I need a side-winder. The only thing it needs is a framing hook!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost, February 9, 2007

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R. K. McGehee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC300K 36-Volt 7-1/4 inch Lithium Ion Cordless Circular Saw Kit with NANO Technology (Tools & Home Improvement)

First off I have been using this for about 1 month to make decks and other work around my investment properties. The only problems I have encountered are...

The blade guard sticks closed when trying to cut. Part of it is do to the blade guard and a little plastic nub at the top. The other part is the blade guard is plastic and bends when forced against wood. When that happens the guard simply binds in place and you can't move the saw forward.

If the saw bevel is set to 45 degrees or more the blade guard nub gets in the way and you can't cut.

One battery comes with the saw. It might last for the average homeowner doing a little work, but for someone who is building decks or fences or something a little more intensive, one battery is not enough. I also have a 36 volt drill from DeWalt which came with two batteries which helps.

The safety button that you have to push down to operate the saw seems flimsy.

My only problem as you see is the blade guard. The guard should have been made out of metal like every other circular saw that I know of. The pluses are that it is lightweight, durable, no cords to cut, powerful, and easy to change blade.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Missing one thing, February 16, 2008

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Douglas J. Mouser "turkis" (United States of America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC300K 36-Volt 7-1/4 inch Lithium Ion Cordless Circular Saw Kit with NANO Technology (Tools & Home Improvement)

This saw would get five starts if it had a rafter hook. To me, the biggest advantage of this saw is you can take it up on the roof and not worry about dragging a cord through trusses, but the problem is where to put it when you are framing a roof. If it had a rafter hook, it would be much more convienient. Other than that, it has good power, not near as much as a worm drive though, it will get bogged down trying to rip lumber or cuttig a bevel, but has much more torque than the 18v saws. One battery will last about a half day, so 2 batteries will usually get you through the day. I would recomend this saw to a framing crew, it is suprising how much you will use it once you get it out. Everyone usually goes for this saw first, because of the convienience of it. I think it is defintely worth the investment. Just get 2 batteries.