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Makita BJR182 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw - Bare Tool Only, No Blades or Battery
Includes: Makita BJR182 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw - Bare Tool Only, No Blades, Batteries, Charger or Carrying Case
Makita BJR182 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw - Bare Tool Only, No Blades or Battery Accessories
 Makita 194205-3 18 Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery BL1830
Makita 194230-4 LXT 18-Volt 3-Ah Lithium-Ion Battery, 2-Pack
Makita BML185N 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Flashlight
Bare-Tool Makita BGA452Z LXT 18-Volt 4-1/2-inch Lithium-Ion Grinder/Cutoff Tool (Tool Only, No Battery)
Makita DC18RA Rapid Battery Charger For Li-Ion, Ni-Mh & Ni-Cd Batteries
Makita LCT300W 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 3PC Cordless Combo
Makita LXT405 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion 4 Piece Combo Kit
Bare-Tool Makita BSS611Z 18-Volt LXT 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)
Makita BML184 18V LXT Fluorescent/Incandescent Flashlight
Makita LXT202 18-Volt Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Lithium-Ion Combo Kit
Makita BJR182 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw - Bare Tool Only, No Blades or Battery Reviews
There is a small tab in the slot where you insert the standard litium battery that has to be cut awau takes a few minutes with a razor knife and is poor design by makita
But the best thing about this saw is the batteries. Its size makes it easy to maneuver in tighter spaces without sacrificing raw cutting power. Any other cordless would have died in the middle of the first day and required me to have a handful of batteries pre-charged to continue working. I only have one battery per tool of this Makita line, and generally only use two (max three) at a time so I always have one (yes, just one) precharged and ready for replacements. Very easy to load blades as they lock securely once you push them into place.
That means more money spent and more heavy crap to lug around and take up space. I have an inverter in the car and if needed I can recharge one or two batteries on the way to the next job. Removing them is just as easy by turning the blade holder a quarter turn. This is a compact recip saw that keeps up with its corded bigger brothers. Not to mention you can take it out in the middle of nowhere or into hard to reach areas such as an attic or crawlspace where there's no power and not have to worry about getting an extension cord tangled up or coming unplugged. I've had the batteries last as long as 2-3 days on a drill/driver with fairly constant use.
The dead battery can be back to work fully charged in half an hour (if I need it). They provide tremendous, long lasting power and charge back up in just about a half hour.
Pay the extra money and stay away from the cheap stuff unless you only use your tools very rarely. Nice saw with quick change blade holder. Had a little problem with a no name blade fitting but it was just a blob of paint that once removed was fine. I am really liking all these LXT Makitas. Not as much power as corded but I knew that going in.
I use this saw to cut conduit and super strut. The saw reciprocates very fast as compared to Rigid. I work in an Industrial environment and this has held up very good so far.
This saw is a hoss. Wrapped with plenty of rubber to absorb shock and abuse. I have never seen a cordless tool of this type with this much power.
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