DeWalt Worm Drive Style Saw Kit DCS577X1 7-1/4 Inch 60V max FLEXVOLT Brushless Tool (5800 RPM 9.0Ah Battery 53 Degree Bevel Lumber Framing Ripping)

DeWalt DCS577X1 FLEXVOLT® 60V MAX* 7-1/4" Cordless Worm Drive Style Saw Kit

The DeWalt DCS577X1 FLEXVOLT® 60V MAX* 7-1/4-inch cordless worm drive style saw kit executes high-torque ripping, cross-cutting, and bevel profiling through stacked dimensional lumber, subfloor panels, OSB sheathing, and dense engineered timbers. Engineered with a brushless motor delivering an unyielding 5,800 RPM and powered by an included 9.0Ah lithium-ion battery, this rear-handle cutting platform produces corded-equivalent power with cordless jobsite mobility. Outfitted with a left-side blade orientation for unobstructed line-of-sight tracking along layout lines, a lightweight die-cast magnesium base shoe, an electronic blade brake that halts wheel rotation upon trigger release, and an aggressive 53-degree bevel capacity, it equips framing contractors, concrete form carpenters, and structural builders with rapid cross-cutting speed and deep 2.438-inch vertical cut penetration.

Best Used For:

• Structural Timber Framing and Gang Cutting: Slicing multiple sheets of plywood subflooring, dimensional 2x studs, and heavy LVL headers in single continuous passes with zero motor bogging.
• Roof Truss and Rafter Compound Beveling: Making compound miter and plumb cuts up to a 53-degree bevel angle with positive stop detents at 22.5 and 45 degrees.
• Concrete Formwork and Heavy Framing Rips: Ripping treated wood forms, thick dimensional boards, and laminated timber on remote jobsites free from generator cords.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• FLEXVOLT® 60V Brushless Motor: Delivers an aggressive 5,800 RPM no-load speed, optimizing operational battery runtime and thermal efficiency under severe cutting loads.
• Rear-Handle Worm Drive Configuration: Ergonomic inline handle geometry with left-side blade placement maximizes cut line visibility for accurate freehand tracking.
• Electronic Safety Blade Brake: Quickly stops blade inertia within seconds of trigger release to enhance operator jobsite safety and accelerate repetitive cuts.
• Durable Magnesium Shoe & Gearcase: Lightweight die-cast magnesium components withstand jobsite drops while maintaining parallel shoe-to-blade alignment.
• Integrated Dust Blower: High-velocity airflow clears sawdust away from the front sight notch continuously to preserve cut line clarity.
• Onboard Utility Features: Equipped with a heavy-duty folding rafter hang hook and secure onboard storage for the blade replacement arbor wrench.

What's Included

• (1) DeWalt DCS577 60V MAX* 7-1/4" Cordless Brushless Worm Drive Style Saw
• (1) DeWalt DCB609 FLEXVOLT® 20V/60V MAX* 9.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery
• (1) DeWalt DCB118 Fast Charger
• (1) 7-1/4" Carbide-Tipped Framing Saw Blade
• (1) Onboard Blade Hex Wrench
• (1) Operator Instruction Manual

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Brand DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Model Part Number DCS577X1 Power Tool Classification Cordless Rear-Handle Worm Drive Style Circular Saw Blade Diameter Standard 7.250 Inches (7-1/4 in. / 184.15 mm) Operating System Voltage 60V MAX* Lithium-Ion Platform Included Battery Capacity 9.0 Amp-Hour (9.0Ah FLEXVOLT Battery) Maximum Rotational Speed 5,800 RPM (No-Load Output) Maximum Cut Depth @ 90° 2.438 Inches (2-7/16 in. / 61.93 mm) Maximum Cut Depth @ 45° 1.875 Inches (1-7/8 in. / 47.63 mm) Bevel Capacity Range 0° to 53° (Positive Stops at 22.5° and 45°) Motor Architecture Brushless High-Efficiency Electric Motor Blade Location Orientation Left Side (Enhanced Sightline Configuration) Base Shoe Material High-Strength Precision-Milled Magnesium Total Kit Assembled Weight 20.100 lbs (321.60 oz / 9.117 kg) Physical Tool Dimensions 10.4" H x 19.3" D x 13.438" W Suitable for material type Dimensional Framing Lumber, Plywood, OSB, & LVL Beams

Pro-Tip: Take advantage of the inline rear-handle leverage by supporting the saw's weight along the workpiece rather than pushing down; the high-torque brushless drive pulls the carbide blade smoothly through dense wet lumber with zero blade pinching.