A New Wave of Cutting - Electric & Battery Powered Cut-Off Saws
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Electric & battery-powered saws are growing in popularity among contractors. The new wave of cut-off saws allows operators to work with zero emissions, meaning both indoor and outdoor work. Electric and battery-powered saws are great tools when you are in an environment that does not allow gas saws. These new saws are lighter than most gas saws because they do not have an additional chamber for fuel.
For dry-cutting add a dust boot and vacuum. For wet-cutting add the EZ Pump, an auto-pumping water system.
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Electric Cut-Off Saws
Husqvarna K4000 Wet - Husqvarna K4000 Cut n-Break - Diamond Products C16
With so many advancements in electric equipment, electric cut-off saws are becoming more prominent in the construction industry. Electric cut-off saws are lightweight and compact, so they are not a burden to carry around. They are also much quieter than gas cut-off saws so they can be used indoors and in residential areas.
The cost of the electric saws is lower due to lower maintenance costs and no fuel costs. Electric cut-off saws from Husqvarna are designed to cut concrete, rebar, metals, and other tough materials similar to gas-powered saws.
Battery Powered Saws
Husqvarna K535i 9" Saw - Husqvarna K1 PACE 14" Saw Kit - Stihl TSA 230 9" Saw
Why would you use a battery-powered cut-off saw over a gas cut-off saw? Battery-powered cut-off saws from Husqvarna and Stihl use a 36-volt lithium-ion battery that allows for fast, reliable cutting. battery-powered saws are also lightweight and easy to start, making them a perfect go-to saw for any contractor.
Battery saws are great for indoor and residential areas due to zero emissions and reduced noise. Operators are not exposed to exhaust fumes and excessive noises with battery-powered saws. Battery-powered saws come with a higher upfront cost, however, not consistently spending money on fuel and yearly tune-up expenses keeps more money in your pocket over the long term.
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Best Practices for Gas-Powered Cut-Off Saws
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How to Start a Gas-Powered Cut-Off Saw
Saw operators on job sites ask us questions like, "Am I starting my saw right?" or "Why isn't my saw starting up right away?" Knowing how to start your cut-off properly saw can help extend the life of your equipment and ensure operator safety.
A New Wave of Cutting - Electric & Battery Powered Cut-Off Saws
Electric & battery-powered saws are growing in popularity among contractors. The new wave of cut-off saws allows operators to work with zero emissions, meaning both indoor and outdoor work. Electric and battery-powered saws are great tools when you are in an environment that does not allow gas saws.
Husqvarna Introduces the NEW K1 PACE Battery Saw Lineup
Husqvarna introduces their newest saw in their line of battery-powered power cutters, the Husqvarna K1 PACE. The K1 PACE joins the Husqvarna K535i on Husqvarna's battery-powered power cutter line. K1 PACE high-power battery cutter has the power and performance you expect from equivalent petrol-powered cutters.
Cut-Off Saw Selection | Best Cut-Off Saw for Contractors
A cut-off saw (aka chop saw, partner saw, quickie saw, demo saw) is a concrete contractor's go-to tool. These saws cut a wide range of materials like stone, tile, concrete, and asphalt with deep cutting depths and superior accuracy. Selecting the right cut-off saw is crucial for achieving precise and efficient cuts in various applications.