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Model	Skil 5480-01	Hitachi C7BMR
Basic Info
Suggested Price	$60.10	$139.99
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Release	Sep 2012	Sep 2012
Overview
Top Features	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	Tool bearing sits in die-cast aluminum, instead of plastic, to improve tool reliability and greatly extend tool life Electric brake stops blade rotation within seconds preventing unintended cuts Extra cut capacity to 55 degrees is ideal for framing and cutting compound miter angles for more flexibility Heavy-duty aluminum base offers easy to read front and side scales for accurate measurements Soft grip main and sub handles are ergonomically designed to increase grip and improve comfort
All Features
Assembled Width (in.)	10.5 in
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg	2.4375 in	2.375 in
Bevel Capacity	45	55 Â°
Keyless/keyed blade change	Keyed
Blade Location	Right	Right
Includes	5480 circular saw, 18-tooth carbide blade, and blade wrench
Assembled Depth (in.)	14.5 in
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg	1.9375 in	1.84375 in
Specifications	Manufacturer Warranty
Maximum Speed (rpm)	5300
Product Weight (lb.)	12
Spindle Lock	No	Yes
Product Width (in.)	10.5 in
Cordless/Corded	Corded	Corded
MFG Part #	5480-01
Cord Length (ft.)	6.0	7 in
Assembled Height (in.)	7.88 in
Reconditioned	No
Electrical brake	Yes
Depth Adjustment	Yes	No
Certifications and Listings	1-UL Listed
Blade Diameter	7.25 in
Corded Tool Type	Circular Saw
Product Depth (in.)	14.5 in
Product Height (in.)	7.88 in
MFG Model #	5480-01
Power Tool Product Type	Corded
Amperage (amps)	13	15 A
Integrated Rafter Hook		Not Featured
Dust Blower		No
Shoe Material		Unknown
Tool-Less Blade Changing		Yes
Internet Product Code (IPC)		8F55A02D899
Package Contents		Circular Saw, Box Wrench, 24-Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade
External Motor Brush Access		No
Wattage		1710 W
UL Listed		Yes
Arbor Size		.62 in
Tool Storage		No Case Included
Maximum RPM – No Load		5800 rpm
Integrated Laser Guide		No
Assembled Weight (lbs)		15.0 lbs
Bevel Stop		Yes
Package Weight		15.0
Product Data Last Certified		2012-09-19
Voltage		120 V
Electric Motor Brake		Yes
Tool Weight		10.5 lbs
Integrated Work Light		Not Featured
Housing Material		Aluminum Die-cast
Miter Saw – Preset Bevel Angle Detents (Â°)		Not Featured
Fence Included		No
Saw Blade Diameter (in)		7Â¼ in
Saw Drive		Sidewinder Geared
Blades Included		1
CSA Certified		Yes
Main Handle Type		Soft grip
Warranty		5-Year
Blade Wrench Included		Yes – Loose
Dust Port		Yes
Color / Finish		Green
ETL Listed		Yes
Dust Collection		No
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