Hitachi C8FSE vs Makita LS0815F | Compare Power Saws


Model	Hitachi C8FSE	Makita LS0815F
Basic Info
Suggested Price	$261.80	$319.95
Release	Sep 2012	Apr 2015
Overview
Top Features	Revolutionary compact slide system allows the saw head to slide along fixed rails, eliminating the need for rear clearance Positive miter stops for quick adjustments to 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees to the left and right Precise compound cuts with 48 degree bevel angle left and 5 degree bevel angle right Electronic speed control for consistent RPM while cutting for maximum control Adjustable pivot fence broadly supports work piece, such as crown molding lying flat, for improved stability while cutting	Compact and Lightweight Design for Job Site Portability Powerful 10.5 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance and delivers 5,000 RPM Miters 0-50 Degrees left & 0-60 Degrees right, with positive stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45 and 50 Degrees (left and right) plus 60 Degrees (right) Compact and lightweight (31.1 lbs.) for job site portability Cuts up to 12″ at 90Degrees and 8-1/2″ at 45Degrees
All Features
Width (Inches)	21.84
Maximum Bevel Degrees (Degrees)	48.0
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Max. – Left	8.65
Base Construction	Aluminum
Electric Brake	Yes
Dust Chute	Yes
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Max. – Left	12.25
CSA Safety Listing	Yes
Dual Bevel	No
Material	Aluminum
Maximum Degree Bevel Cuts – Right	5.0	5
Tool Weight (lbs.)	31.0
ETL Safety Listing	Yes
UL Safety Listing	Yes
Height (Inches)	19.09
Blade Diameter (Inches)	8.5	8-1/2
Length (Inches)	31.09
Package Contents	8-1/2â TCT saw blade, dust bag, vice assembly, box wrench and sub fence
Miter Stop	Yes
Max. Miter Cut – Left (Degrees)	45.0
Miter Capacity Range-Low (Degrees)	57.0
Straight	No
Blade Speed in RPM’s (RPM)	5500.0
Laser	No
Slide	Yes
Three Position Fence Pivots 0-45 Degrees	No
Cutting Capacity (Maximum) (Inches)	12.0
Amps (Amps)	9.2
Dust Blower	No
Power Rating (HP)	0.0
Maximum Degree Bevel Cuts – Left	48.0	48
Miter Capacity Range-High (Degrees)	57.0
Max. Miter Cuts – Right (Degrees)	57.0
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Max. – Right	12.25
Spindle Lock	Yes
Arbor Size (Inches)	1.6	.625
Bevel	Yes
Quick Release Vise	Yes
Compound	Yes
Warranty (Parts)	57
		29.75
		Electric Brake,Lockout Power Switch
		12
		1 Year Warranty
		Bench
		Power Tool
		12
		5000
		8.5
		Sliding Compound
		17.75
		50
		No
		No
		60
		1-UL Listed
		12
		60
		90-Day
		19.25
		54
		Corded
		Single
		Compound Miter Saw
		Bag
		10.5
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