DEWALT XTREME 12V MAX 5-3/8-inch Brushless Cordless Circular Saw Bare Tool DCS512B Compact Lightweight High Performance Precision Cutting Rafter Hook LED Brake Only

Execute Precision Cross Cuts Natively Across Narrow Structural Framing Timbers via Compact Brushless Blade Technology

The DEWALT DCS512B 12V MAX* XTREME™ Brushless 5-3/8-Inch Circular Saw is a lightweight cordless demolition and fabrication tool engineered for professional trim, cabinet, and framing applications. This precision-focused saw utilizes an advanced brushless motor to maintain consistent cutting velocity, achieving a maximum depth of 1-3/4 inches at 90 degrees and 1-1/4 inches at 45 degrees. Outfitted with an integrated electronic blade brake for instantaneous cycle stopping, an onboard LED cut-line illuminator, and tool-free bevel adjustment, this unit provides maximum maneuverability for high-repetition overhead tasks. **Battery and charger sold separately.

Best Used For:

• Precision Trim Carpentry: Trimming interior hardwood casing, baseboards, and composite trim panels cleanly in confined residential jobsite areas.
• Small Scale Framing: Executing repetitive cuts on thin dimensional lumber or wall blocking where full-sized circular saws are excessively heavy.
• Panel and Sheet Fabrication: Sizing cabinet-grade plywood and laminated veneer board components precisely for custom shop assembly workflows.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• High-Efficiency Brushless Powertrain: Digital motor management scales energy delivery to ensure longer runtime and reduced maintenance compared to brushed tool cores.
• Rapid Electronic Blade Brake: Safety-engineered circuitry triggers an immediate stop to the rotating blade disc the moment the trigger lever releases.
• Tool-Free Bevel Lever: Quick-adjust locking toggle permits rapid transition from 0 to 50 degree angle cuts without requiring additional hex keys.
• Integrated LED Cut-Line Light: Forward-facing diode array casts a focused brightness cone onto the blade path to ensure accuracy in dark corners.
• AirLock Dust Chute Port: Standardized extraction port connects natively to industrial vacuum manifolds to keep the cutting zone clear of debris.

What's Included

• (1) DCS512 12V MAX* 5-3/8-Inch Cordless Circular Saw Skin
• (1) 5-3/8-Inch 18-Tooth Carbide-Tipped Wood Cutting Blade
• (1) Blade Change Spindle Wrench
• (1) Snap-On Dust Extraction Chute Assembly
• (1) Adjustable Precision Metal Rip Guide

Technical Specifications

PRO-TIP: When making finish cuts on pre-finished plywood or MDF, score your top cut-line with a sharp utility knife first to minimize splintering. Maintaining the saw base plate perfectly square against the workpiece while engaging the 3,600 RPM brushless motor ensures the carbide tips provide a burn-free, professional-grade finish natively.