CR18DBL 18V cordless recipro saw

18-36 multivolt Cordless Recipro saw Sawing

The CR18DBL is a cordless reciprocating saw sold in the USA under the Metabo HTP brand.

The saw has by a brushless motor powered by a 18 or 18/36 multivolt battery.

The saw has four selectable speeds:

  • Low: 0 - 1600 SPM
  • Medium: 0 - 2300 SPM
  • High: 0 - 2500 SPM
  • Auto: 0 -1600 to 3000 SPM

Exterior

The machine has a green D-handle shaped body with black rubberized around the front and handle. The battery is placed under the handle.

On the right side (not visible in picture) there is a metal hook that folds that can be used to hang the saw on.

On the left side there are white letters "LVH" which stands for "Low Vibration Handle"  which means that vibrations on the handle are reduced by using a soft vibration dampening material where the handle and motor housing connect.

Operation

The machine is activated with a variable speed black trigger switch on the handle. There is a trigger lock button above it that needs to be pressed in on the left side to unlock the trigger and pressed in on the other side to lock it.

In front of the handle is a switch to switch the speeds setting and a battery charge indicator.

Near the front on the bottom is a lever that can be pulled down to to adjust the shoe at the front.

The saw blade can be changed without any tools by turning the blade holder.

Included accessories

  • Saw blade

Variants

  • CR18DBLQ4 tool only
  • CR18DBL with 6.0 Ah battery, charger and carrying case