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Hitachi C7BMR 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Magnesium Housing and Brake Review

Hitachi C7BMR 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Magnesium Housing and Brake Review

Misses the Mark on Performance, but Delivers on Durability
Hitachi C7BMR 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Magnesium Housing and Brake Review

Product Name: Hitachi C7BMR 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Magnesium Housing and Brake

Product Description: Hitachi Circular Saw

Price: $$$

Currency: US

Availability: InStock

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  • 6.4/10
    Rating - 6.4/10
6.4/10

Summary

The Hitachi C7BMR 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Magnesium Housing and Brake was found too good to be used. Customers did not seem to be satisfied with this product. It had no adjustable depth setting which was highly disgraced by the users and experts, although the other advantages and pros cannot be ignored.

Circular saws are becoming an everyday item nowadays. Wood work is famous for its strength and quality. Thus, to correctly craft logs of wood, electrical saws are used. Hitachi is one of the best companies which produces quality electrical items. Its electrical saws are particularly amazing, strong and powerful.

The Hitachi C7BMR 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Magnesium Housing and Brake is another breakthrough in the field of electrical saws. The product features an ergonomic design, so the fatigue is minimized but the output is maximized.

Delivers expected results

The Hitachi 15 Circular Saw provides the stability which professional needs to get the job done perfectly. The powerful 15-amp motor produces a speed of 5,800-RPM to rip through nearly all kinds of woody materials. The high-quality cast aluminum alloy base offers easily readable front and side scales hence guaranteeing accuracy.

The Hitachi C7BMR features (IDI), Internal Double Insulation, a technology that gives double insulation advantages. The 24-tooth, carbide-tipped blade with an arbor power of 5/8 inch are through with tough cuts with ease.

Safe and comfortable

The Hitachi 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw makes accurate 90-degree cuts moreover also clean bevel cuts from 0 to 55°. The blade guard will protect your hands from sharp blades during angled cuts while the spindle lock provides added safety. The electric brake stops the blade rotation within microseconds preventing any unintended cuts.

To prolong the life of the tool the machine is integrated with carbon brush access so you can easily replace the brush as needed. The C7BMR has a D-shaped elastomer covered handle to maximize your comfort for all day jobs. The tool comes with a 5-year limited warranty so it can be repaired in case of any problem from certified mechanics at any Hitachi service center.

Specs and Features

The technical details of the machine are as follows:

  • Item Weight: 10.5 pounds
  • Warranty Description: 30-day satisfaction guarantee and 1 Year warranty
  • Color: Silver and black
  • Power Source: Corded-electric
  • Certification: Certified frustration-free
  • Style: With Brake
  • Product Dimensions: 14 x 12 x 10.5 inches
  • Item Package Quantity: 1
  • Voltage: 120 volts

Pros

  • The tool bearing rests in high quality cast Aluminum, to increase tool life
  • Comfortably designed sub handles
  • 55° Bevel capacity to meet thousands of applications
  • Electrical brakes to prevent unintended cuts
  • Clear scales which can be easily read

Cons

  • Expensive
  • No adjustable depth setting
  • Heavy
  • Slow electrical brakes

Verdict

The Hitachi C7BMR 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Magnesium Housing and Brake was found too good to be used. Customers did not seem to be satisfied with this product. It had no adjustable depth setting which was highly disgraced by the users and experts, although the other advantages and pros cannot be ignored.

The electrical brakes prevented all the unintended cuts, thus, greatly increasing accuracy and precision. It didn’t contain as many features as expensive it was. This machine can be counted as an exception by Hitachi because its products are always feature-rick, built for customers ease. If you are thinking of buying this product, we would suggest you not to.