Powerful 6 AMP motor for continuous operation. Swap blades easily with Tool-Less blade change. Variable speed control (0 - 2300 SPM) delivers precise cutting. Cordless: No, Amps: 6, Variable Speed: Yes, Strokes Per Minute (SPM): 0 - 2,300, Case Included: Yes
The Makita 9 Amp Reciprocating Saw has variable speeds and a long 1-/18-inch stroke for fast cutting. The ball and needle bearings extend its tool life and the externally accessible brushes allow easy maintenance. Blade and shoe changes are quick and painless with this saw's tool-less adjustment feature. Even better, the powerful 9 Amp motor allows a powerful, continuous operation and an internal dust blower clears debris from the line of cut for better visibility. A plastic case comes included for convenient storage. This saw measures 17-3/4 inches long, weighs 7.1 pounds, and is backed by a one-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Blade lock defective. What happened Makita?!:
Before any tool purchase, i always do my homework and research any potential purchase. So, when i was in the market for a recipro saw, Makita was right up there on my list. Makita's have good reviews on Amazon, among other places. So, their Reciprocating Saw seemed like a no-brainer for me. I already own a Makita double bevel sliding compound saw and am extremely impressed with the tool. Amazon had one at my front door within record time (Kudo's Amazon!). Opened the box, plugged it in, and was happy... more info
Kills Houses. Dead. (That's a good thing):
Reciprocating saws are awe-inspiring little toys. This on lives up to the Makita brand: solid like a rock, good grip, sturdy blade change mechanism, no nonsense control of speed, angle of attack and enough room to feel reasonably safe while working with it. This is a demolition tool, not intended for your fine cabinetry work; it will eat thru a steel pipe in 30 seconds and rip across a 2x4 in seconds (nails and all) whether you want it to or not.
Solidly Built, Works Great:
Like another reviewer, I bought this based on Fine Homebuilding's test of reciprocating saws. It's my first recip, thought I've borrowed others to use before. This has a nice heft to it, is very comfortable to hold and operate, and works like a champ. The day after it arrived I used it to tear through some walls so I could gain access to the attic space behind them, and then reframe the opening. It went through the studs a little slower than some other saws, and the blade is only just long enough to reach... more info
Great Solid Reciprocating Saw:
I bought this saw because of the "Best Value" rating that it received in the November 2005 issue of Fine Homebuilding. I am very satisfied with it! I especially love the quick blade change system. I have nothing but good to say about Makita tools. I own an arsenal of them. They are, without exception, solid, dependable, comfortable, easy to use and very durable. I am hoping that the qaulity of Makita tools remains high. As long as it is, I will continue to purchase them.
