Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy
Confirm the exact saw and every system component
The retained reference is $479 current bare-tool reference. Two compatible 18 V packs, dual charger, guide rail, clamps, case and extractor may be additional. Recheck the exact package, blade, rail, connector, clamps, power, extraction, support and return terms before paying.
Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market
The facts that change the ownership choice
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis
Current price
$479 current bare-tool reference
Two compatible 18 V packs, dual charger, guide rail, clamps, case and extractor may be additional. Confirm the current U.S. checkout price and exact package.
Refresh due after 7 daysDirect source1 evidence item
Market branch
Established dual-pack cordless system
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Purchase boundary
XPS01Z is the non-AWS bare saw; XPS01PTJ battery kit and the AWS-equipped XPS02ZU are packages or feature variants and are not counted as separate defended machines
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Blade and rail compatibility
Uses a 6-1/2-inch, 20 mm-arbor Makita thin-kerf blade and Makita guide rails; the base anti-tip slide engages a compatible side slot, which must be checked on any Festool-profile alternative
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Cut depth and bevel
Maximum depth is 2-3/16 inches at 90 degrees and 1-9/16 inches at 45 degrees with -1-to-48-degree bevel and 22.5/45 stops; rail thickness changes the cut
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items
Plunge and kickback protection
A full shroud, plunge lock, soft start and electric brake are provided, but there is no riving knife or reactive kickback stop; the shallow scoring stop only limits initial depth
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Dust path
The rear 1-7/16-inch port needs a compatible hose and extractor and must remain clear during plunge and bevel; collection cannot guarantee a dust-safe exposure
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Power and battery boundary
Two compatible 18 V LXT packs are required and not included; pack pairing, age, charge, temperature, blade and feed affect output and runtime
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items
Guard, support and PPE boundary
Use the anti-tip engagement at bevel only with a compatible rail, inspect guard return, support and clamp the work, wear eye and hearing protection plus task-selected respiratory protection, and remove both packs before service
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Current verdict
The established LXT cordless value
Choose XPS01Z when two 18 V LXT packs and Makita-compatible rails are already available and wireless extractor activation is unnecessary.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis8 evidence items
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the 36V LXT Brushless Plunge Circular Saw is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
01lower upfront
Makita
40V max XGT Plunge Circular Saw
$459 current bare-tool reference
Best fit
Single-pack high-performance cordless system
Tradeoff
GPS01Z is the bare XGT saw; GPS01M1J and other kits contain the same machine with battery, charger or case and are not separate products
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
notable
Current exact saw and system position retained
36V LXT Brushless Plunge Circular Saw was checked against exact identity, price, support, independent editorial, owner evidence and explicit blade, rail, plunge, kickback, dust, power and PPE boundaries.
Price record
The price history starts here
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
$479 current bare-tool reference
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
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Owner experience
What repeats after the purchase
Owner discussion returns to paired lxt packs, anti-tip rail slot, scoring depth, bevel setup and extractor hose rather than cut-depth and price figures alone.
These are self-reported experiences across different blades, rails, batteries, extractors, materials, support conditions and skill levels. They identify acceptance checks and do not establish accuracy, compatibility, runtime, kickback, dust, injury, durability, reliability or failure rates.
Makita identifies exact model XPS01Z as a 6-1/2-inch, dual-18 V LXT plunge saw with scoring stop, electric brake and Makita guide-rail anti-tip engagement.
Makita support documents the exact blade, rail, depth, bevel, plunge, guard, power and dust boundaries. XPS01Z is the non-AWS bare saw; XPS01PTJ battery kit and the AWS-equipped XPS02ZU are packages or feature variants and are not counted as separate defended machines
Woodworking machinery and dust hazard controlsOccupational Safety and Health Administration · specification
OSHA's woodworking resources identify machine guarding, kickback, blade contact, electrical, noise and wood-dust hazards; product features do not replace work support, guarding, extraction, training or PPE controls.
The independent 2026 head-to-head tests exact model XPS01Z for cut accuracy, power, ergonomics, dust collection, rail behavior and value. Its measurements are test-bound and do not establish universal accuracy, runtime, safety or durability.
Manufacturer identity, current product-specific price, manual or support material, independent exact-model editorial and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. A track, riving knife, electronic control, brake, shroud or plunge lock reduces only some risks and cannot prevent every kickback, bind, fall, blade contact or bad cut. Use only a blade whose diameter, bore, kerf, plate thickness, tooth form, maximum RPM and material approval match the exact saw and any riving-knife requirements. Fully support the work without closing the kerf, clamp or restrain the guide rail when conditions require it, keep the plunge path and line of fire clear, and never pull the running saw backward unless the exact manual authorizes that operation. Disconnect mains power or remove all batteries before blade, base, guard, riving-knife, rail or service work. Select eye, hearing and respiratory protection from the material and exposure assessment, and use effective extraction; a dust bag or high collection percentage is not proof of safe exposure. No record promises accuracy, cut quality, compatibility, runtime, kickback prevention, injury prevention, dust control, durability, reliability or regulatory compliance.