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Skil 5480-01 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw Kit

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 467 ratings

Brand Skil
Color Red
Blade Material High Speed Steel
Power Source Corded Electric
Special Feature Depth Adjustment

About this item

  • The product is 7-1/4" 13A Circle Saw
  • Easy to use
  • The product is manufactured in China
  • The durable ball bearing motor construction gives the saw a longer life
  • 2-point Line of Sight allows users to make more accurate cuts
  • The foot is 20-percent larger than the previous generation guaranteeing more stability and control when making cuts
  • A rear lever depth-adjustment assures accurate cut depth in material
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Customer ratings by feature

Light weight
5.0 5.0
Maneuverability
3.4 3.4
Safety Features
3.2 3.2

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Product Description

The product is 7-1/4" 13A Circle Saw. Easy to use. The product is manufactured in China.

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The 5480-01 7-1/4-Inch SKILSAW is lighter and more compact than previous models, while providing more power to get the job done quickly. User-friendly features, such as the two-point line of sight and a wider, more stable foot, allow users to get the job done right the first time. With over 80 years of engineering experience, the 5480-01 combines lightweight design with the power and durability you have come to expect from a SKILSAW.

Innovative Features and Benefits
The 5480-01 SKILSAW has a 13-amp motor that supplies the necessary strength for ripping through all varieties of wood, while the 7-1/4-inch 18-tooth carbide blade provides the cutting capacity necessary for tackling a variety of projects, including building decks, fences, sheds, or bunk beds. The 5480 is also 1/2 of a pound lighter than its predecessor (5400-01) and boasts a 20% wider foot for greater stability.

The 5480-01 circular saw possesses many user-friendly features, including a patented Anti Snag lower guard, a professional-grade safety feature that reduces hangups in materials when making narrow cutoffs. A rear depth adjustment lever enables the user to easily adjust the depth of cut, while the trigger safety lock prevents accidental starts. The two-point line of sight allows users to cut straight lines with ease, minimizing mistakes. The 5480-01 SKILSAW's powerful 2.3-horsepower motor provides ample power and the ball-bearing motor construction ensures long tool life.

SKIL Heritage
SKIL Power Tools is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories that serves the consumer do-it-yourself and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the SKILSAW Worm Drive, SKIL now delivers a complete line of power tools designed and engineered to help do-it-yourselfers achieve home project success, while providing professionals durable, cost-conscience tools for the jobsite.

What's in the Box
5480-01 SKILSAW, 18-tooth SKILSAW Carbide Blade, and wrench.


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Price$79.99$79.90$49.99-5% $54.29
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Customer Ratings
Maneuverability
3.4
5.0
4.0
4.3
Safety Features
3.2
4.6
3.5
4.3
Ergonomic
4.6
3.8
4.3
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Vishigh
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blade length
4 inches
7.25 inches
7.25 inches
7.25 inches
4 inches
4 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Corded-Electric 21A PEAK POWER (Rated 13A)
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
blade material
High Speed Steel
Steel
Carbide
Iron
Alloy Steel
High Speed Steel
number of teeth
18
24
24
24
20
13
included components
Saw, 20 Tooth Blade
Bare-Tool
Dust collection bag*1, 24T carbide blade*1, 48T carbide blade*1, Parallel guider*1, Hex wrench*1
1* 12A Circular Saw with Corded, 2* Blades for Wood Cutting (24T+ 40T), 1*Rip Guide, 1*Wrench, 1*User Manual
Bare-Tool
5080 Circular Saw, SKIL 18-Tooth Carbide Blade and Blade Wrench
cutting angle
90 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
45 degrees
45 degrees
voltage
120 volts
110 volts
120 volts of alternating current
1 volts
120 volts
current rating
10 amps
12 amps
13 amps
13 amps

Important information

Bulb Voltage

120 volts

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
467 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, value, quality, ease of cutting and ease of use of the saw. They mention that it works great for the home handyman, it's great for money and that it'll make nice clean cuts with the factory blade. They also like the versatility, weight and power of the product.

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89 customers mention82 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the saw. They mention that it works well, has done an excellent job, and is great for the home handyman. They also appreciate the intelligent design and say it functions like a clutch and slows to a halt, eliminating kick back.

"...Instead, it functions like a clutch and slows to a halt, eliminating kick back that can cause the tool to jump out of your hand." Read more

"...saws and it is a dandy, well made, and lots of safety features and great design. I like this one much better than my Black and Decker circular saw." Read more

"...It worked great for what i needed, just make sure you really tighten the nut that holds the blade, otherwise you might find yourself sawing with a..." Read more

"...But this skil saw is my corded backup and works great. It's a great saw for the price and does what you want it to...." Read more

78 customers mention78 positive0 negative

Customers find the quality of the saw great for the price. They say it's durable and cuts really nice. Some customers also mention that the saw is underrated and a great buy.

"...good product flexible enough for different homeowner jobs and it was good price compared with other possible vendors." Read more

"...or even every weekend, and it does what I need it to do for a very reasonable price, so it's perfect...." Read more

"...easier and adjusting the depth could be less of a pain, but as a cheap, no-frills circular saw, the Skil 5480 delivers." Read more

"...I think this was less expensive, and the redesigned foot mounting should keep the blade and foot aligned--avoiding the bending, and ultimately..." Read more

73 customers mention64 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the saw. For example, they say it's a good consumer grade saw, well-made, durable, and runs well. Some mention that the build is decent for its price. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Excellent saw. Very happy with this purchase. I chose Skil bc of their reputable name and build quality...." Read more

"...home version of those great old commercial saws and it is a dandy, well made, and lots of safety features and great design...." Read more

"...This saw's build is decent for its price. For $42 dollars, you should expect to be patient and be willing to get to know your saw...." Read more

"...the guard lifts nicely out of the way and is made of metal, not cheap plastic, and the depth and tilt adjustments work as they are supposed to...." Read more

44 customers mention33 positive11 negative

Customers find the saw easy to use. They say it handles well when cutting, making clean, smooth, and accurate cuts. Some customers also mention that the included blade makes nice clean cuts through plywood and pine flooring. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and the accuracy of the included saw blade.

"...Cuts with almost no effort involved, has an adjustable deck for cutting at 45 degree, and other various angles. And I love the clutch/slip feature...." Read more

"...I didn't try the blade the saw came with. So far, it has cut very well with Freud Diablo finishing and framing blades." Read more

"This saw arrived very quickly and I was impressed. Cut through plywood very easily and was very easy to guide...." Read more

"...bend when it is dropped, or most likely in my opinion, the power cord will break, fray or pull completely out of the handle...." Read more

32 customers mention27 positive5 negative

Customers find the saw very easy to use. They say the controls are simple and easy to understand. They also appreciate the detailed instructions. Customers also mention that the saw is straight forward and easy handling. They appreciate the smooth guide plate and bevels easily.

"...Easy assembly, easy blade switch...." Read more

"...This saw is basic and simple and therein lies its appeal, it doesn't have the fancy bells and whistles of some higher priced competing saws, and..." Read more

"...Cut through plywood very easily and was very easy to guide.A couple of small complaints. The depth lever kept coming loose...." Read more

"Solid basic circular saw with a sturdy blade. It bevels easily and the guide plate is smooth so it glides nicely over what I am cutting...." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers find the saw versatile and a good tool for home owners and handymen. They say it's a great choice for home users and hobbyists, and able to handle small jobs.

"...This saw is basic and simple and therein lies its appeal, it doesn't have the fancy bells and whistles of some higher priced competing saws, and..." Read more

"...The point is that makes the saw much more useful for us lefties." Read more

"...Other than that could not expect better for the price. Very good tool for the home owner or part time contractor" Read more

"...It is a little small, but great for the hobbyist. Good quality, great for the price. Arrived on time and in good condition. He's happy with his gift...." Read more

22 customers mention17 positive5 negative

Customers like the weight of the saw. They mention it's simple to use, easy to guide, and has plenty of torque. Some say the saw is not too large or heavy, and there are no bulky handles or gadgets to mess with.

"...It was also not too heavy which is a concern as one ages...." Read more

"...It is light weight because it is electric...." Read more

"...It's nice and light, plenty of torque for anything I've thrown at it (spring for sharp blades, it's worth the money)...." Read more

"I love this saw, it's a bit heavy for someone with barely any arm strength, but I can still get the job done. Easy assembly, easy blade switch...." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the saw. They mention that it has plenty of power for any hobby or home improvement. The motor can still handle any task and is well built.

"...The power is adequate for cross cutting 2 by material...." Read more

"...This saw is powerful enough for pretty much any hobby or home improvement use...." Read more

"This saw is powerful and makes fine cuts. It is a great saw overall. It is my only hand-held circular saw at home and I make regular use of it...." Read more

"...The included carbide blade caught my attention. It had plenty of power to get the job done without skipping a beat...." Read more

Good ripsaw
4 Stars
Good ripsaw
Pretty good saw, built an entire kitchen table with it since I am poor and couldn't afford any other tools at the time.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015
I love this saw, it's a bit heavy for someone with barely any arm strength, but I can still get the job done. Easy assembly, easy blade switch. Unfortunately, my box was missing the hardware/wrench, but I just ended up using one of my own socket wrenches to un tighten the bolt. So it worked fine. If there had been a large amount of hardware missing that caused me to go acquire the items myself from the store, I would have requested that the seller send me the necessary hardware, and lowered my rating a star. But since it was an easy fix, I am still rating the actual saw with 5 stars. Great for my small/around the house projects, crafts and woodworking. Would definitely recommend. :) It's a bit loud, so I would suggest ear plugs if you are sensitive. Eye protection for saw dust purposes, and if you're someone who doesn't want a shirt or pants full of saw dust, protective outerwear. (However, you must remember, I am a female and care a bit more about being able to go from garage/woodworking, back inside with clean clothes to tend to my children/husband) If you don't worry about staying clean, than simply disregard my last couple of sentences.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2012
Antique saw died and sad that I could not find a good 7 1/2 replacement so I could at least use old blades.

This saw had good ratings and I had a lot of concrete paver stones to cut. Even if this saw died after a patio project, it was still a lot cheaper then renting a saw at the big box hardware store.

It was easy to swap out blades and set cutting guide for different cuts. It was also not too heavy which is a concern as one ages. The different settings held well throughout the whole job so I did not have to reset guides and such. It also handled the Diamond Masonry Blade that had hole slightly larger then the saw spindle. The nut holding down blade held the blade centered well throughout about 40' of cutting 2" paver stones.

When finished the patio project, and a good cleanup of concrete dust from saw, it was just like new cutting plywood and other wood on another big project.

Skil makes a good product flexible enough for different homeowner jobs and it was good price compared with other possible vendors.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2014
Working on a home remodel 2000 miles away from my tools, I needed a circular saw. Did not really want to spend $200+ for a heavier duty saw which would come close to my 30 year old Skil back at home. Read reviews for hours, checked other brands (Porter-Cable, Ridgid, DeWalt, etc.) at Home Depot and decided on this saw, though it was not displayed locally for me to hold.

Fortunately I had read a review saying that if you were purchasing this saw kit to order a 40-60 tooth blade in order to be able to do fine work. That recommendation turned out to be right-on! I ordered: 
SKIL 75312 7-1/4-Inch Saw Blade Combo Pack with 18 Tooth Crosscutting and Ripping Blade and 40 Tooth Finishing Blade  Using this saw as a router (too cheap to buy a router when I knew careful cutting + surform + bastard file + flint paper would suffice) for about 45 minutes of continuous work proved its worth. Compared to my old school Skil, it was easier to align the blade with pencil line to start a cut. Likewise, compared to the old school Skil, this saw has thinner sole (but it is still metal) and too many plastic (probably nylon or equivalent) parts for me to give it 5 stars. Definitely NOT for anything other than occasional DIY work.

The power is adequate for cross cutting 2 by material. I also have some 6 by material for the next project when I return to this home, so will update this review after cutting the fence posts I intend to use for making outside patio steps. Cutting depth (Depth of Cut at 90°: 2-7/16" max cut) is right up there with the big boys, but the 13-amp draw is a little light, I think (based on cross-cutting), but that can be compensated by taking time with the cut and maybe helped by mounting the 18-tooth blade in place of the 40-tooth.

All in all, for a saw which accomplished the task of building a banister to match the one already in place on one side of the garage staircase, with no objectionable characteristics other than build quality, I would at this point recommend purchase to anyone who takes care to protect their tools. This saw will definitely NOT stand up to heavy or commercial use. Either a plastic lever will break off, the sole plate will bend when it is dropped, or most likely in my opinion, the power cord will break, fray or pull completely out of the handle. For a total of maybe 200-300 cuts in a light remodel project - I think it is a winner.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
Excellent saw. Very happy with this purchase. I chose Skil bc of their reputable name and build quality. Cuts with almost no effort involved, has an adjustable deck for cutting at 45 degree, and other various angles. And I love the clutch/slip feature. Haven't had to use it yet bc it hasn't got caught on anything. If the saw ever catches, the shaft doesn't stop with it. Instead, it functions like a clutch and slows to a halt, eliminating kick back that can cause the tool to jump out of your hand.
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Top reviews from other countries

J.L
5.0 out of 5 stars Trust worthy, well built saw.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2017
I purchased this Saw almost exactly a year ago, in the past year this saw has taken a lot of abuse and has not let me down once. We are doing extensive reno's in our house so I have found myself reaching for it on a weekly basis. The saw is light weight but still feels durable and well built. For the price this little saw cannot be beat.
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Tana Thomas-Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding delivery!!
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2014
I love it. The Skil 5480-01 was delivered to the post office in only 2 day!!! The saw came in one piece and works very well. I've been using it for almost 2 weeks and it still works great. It's light on the weight side and the saw handle is comfortable.
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Maddy
4.0 out of 5 stars Great saw for my needs.
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2016
Fast delivery , works great , a little heavy .
N. K. J. Budgell
5.0 out of 5 stars Handyman Essential
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2015
After using this Skilsaw on a room remodel I feel that I can now give a helpful and honest review.

PROS:
-Great value (comparable to any of the big brand names)
-Solid construction
-Functions well
-Lightweight
-Powerful

CONS:
-Power cord could be a little longer but with an extension cord its no issue.

Would recommend to any handyman or pro alike, it's a great tool!
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SkorpionWoot
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2018
Awesome saw