Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4" Circular Saw: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-30
Summary
A professional 36V (two 18V LXT battery) top-handle sidewinder with a brushless motor, magnesium construction and a 3-year lithium-ion warranty. The recurring cautions are battery dependence (it will not run on one 18V pack and stops mid-cut if a battery dies), a rafter hook that is not included, and runtime claims that are manufacturer internal testing rather than independent measurement. There are no consumables or subscriptions, so running cost is blades as they dull plus eventual battery replacement.
Common problems and fixes
- Needs two 18V batteries — the saw will not run on a single pack and stops if one battery dies mid-cut; keep a spare charged pack on hand. Not a defect, but a workflow constraint. [6]
- Rafter hook not included — the bare tool omits it; the hook is optional accessory 199386-8. [5]
- Runtime claims are manufacturer internal testing — the 610 crosscuts in 2x4 SPF and 320 in 2x10 SPF with two 5.0 Ah batteries are not independently measured, so expect less in hardwood or with a dull blade. [1][5]
Parts and consumables
- 7-1/4 in 24T CT blade (B-61656) — included with the bare tool; replace when dull. [1]
- Rafter hook (199386-8) — optional accessory, not included. [5]
- 18V LXT battery (BL1815N / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B) — two required; a spare charged pack avoids mid-cut stops. [2]
- Compatible charger (DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF) — a dual-port rapid charger fills two 5.0 Ah packs in about 45 minutes. [2][5]
- Dust extracting attachment (196520-1) — included. [1]
Yearly running cost
Not enough data to compute a yearly figure: no subscription or filter is reported, and the sources do not quantify blade life, battery cycle life or electricity cost.
When it is a good buy
Historical pricing put the bare tool at $199, the 2-battery kit at $339 and the 4-battery kit at $349 as of 2019-01-10, with one review citing about $350 at Home Depot for the 4-battery kit. The 4-battery kit was singled out as strong value because two extra 5.0 Ah packs were effectively included at no premium over the 2-battery kit. Value is strongest for buyers already on Makita 18V LXT who can find the bare tool near those historical levels or a kit with multiple 5.0 Ah batteries; no verified 2026 retail price was found, so compare against same-class Milwaukee M18 Fuel and DeWalt FlexVolt options and your existing battery ecosystem. The AWS wireless auto-start feature belongs to the separate XSH07 variant, not the XSH06Z. Makita lithium-ion tools carry a 3-year limited warranty with a 30-day return or replacement guarantee. [1][2][4][5][6]