Black & Decker LPS7000 Lithium-Ion CompactSaw

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 2.9 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B002S4I0VC
Item model number: LPS7000

By : Black ; Decker
Price : $49.99
You Save : $40.07 (44%)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The Black ; Decker LPS7000 lithium-ion CompactSaw is a versatile cordless saw ideal for quick, straight cuts or accurate curved cuts in a variety of materials. A keyless blade change allows the user to switch between cutting positions in seconds, and an integrated LED work light illuminates the work surface for better cutting results. Lithium battery technology allows the LPS7000 to stay charged and ready for up to 18 months. With the ability to handle wood, metal, plastic, PVC, and even tree branches, the LPS7000 CompactSaw is the one saw that does it all.

Technical Details

Cuts wood up to 1 inch thick
Lithium Batterytech stays charged and ready for up to 18 months
Keyless blade change allows user to switch between cutting positions in seconds
LED work light illuminates work surface for better cutting results
Includes LPS7000 powered CompactSaw, 1 charger, and 1 scrolling blade

Black & Decker LPS7000 Lithium-Ion CompactSaw

Customer Reviews

Powerful compact saw. Won't last for larger projects, but for $32 it's great to have.
4 stars due to non-variable speed.
Pros:
-Small, light-weight
-Powerful enough for light/medium work
-Replacement saw blades found easily at dollar/discount stores
-Li-ion battery, no memory effect, charge when you feel like it without hurting the battery.
Cons:
-Only 1 speed - either it's on or off, no variable speed available.
-The LED light is nice, BUT, it only comes on when the saw is on. It would be nice if you could press the trigger half way to trigger the light so that you could see before cutting.
-Battery is built in, and uses a ac/dc adapter with a non-generic plug.
-No charging indicator light, and no way to tell when charge is complete or if it's even charging. I called customer service and they recommended leaving the charger plugged in for a minimum of 7 hours when the device shows signs of the battery running low.

Great for lite tasks. Would have given it 5 stars but:
1) the description does NOT indicate:
"... accepts T-Shank blades only. Thin kerf 10tpi or higher blade recommended." which is on Page 8 of user guide."
That's because of the no-tool "Blade Clamp Release Lever" which is great, if you have the right blades.
Does not accept typical U-ended jig saw blades.
(2) You have to engage a spring lock for the saw to start. There is no on position since it always springs back to off/lock. Makes if difficult in tight situations where needing two hands won't fit. You have to start it, keep the saw on, and then get into the tight place where only one hand will fit.