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DCS781X1

60V MAX* Brushless 12in. Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw

A DEWALT cordless sliding compound miter saw with a yellow handle, mounted on a gray and black base. The product includes a battery charger and a FLEXVOLT 9Ah battery, both shown in front of the saw.

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Easily tackle demanding woodworking applications with the 60V MAX* 12in. Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw. Cut. Capture. Charge™: with Regenerative Braking Technology to extend runtime with virtually every cut, up to 675 cuts in 3-1/4 in. MDF base molding or up to 255 cuts in pressure treated 4 in. x 4 in. timber, all on only one DEWALT FLEXVOLT® DCB609 battery. This miter saw features an efficient bevel gear transmission and has the ability to capture up to 94% of dust***. The CUTLINE™ blade positioning system provides accurate cut line indication. The saw also features updated controls designed for overall ergonomics compared to previous DEWALT designs. At a weight of 50.9 lb (tool only), easily take this saw on the go across demanding jobsites.

  • SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION Capable power from 60V MAX* to tackle professional applications
  • EASE OF USE: Easy blade change and cut depth, miter and bevel cut adjustment
  • EXCEPTIONAL RUNTIME Delivers up to 675 cuts in 3 1/4 in. MDF Base Molding & 255 cuts in pressure treated 4 in. x 4 in. Lumber**
  • CUT. CAPTURE. CHARGE. Regenerative Braking Technology extends runtime by redirecting lost energy back into the battery
  • Efficient Dust Capture - Up to 94% of dust captured when cutting 2x10 SPF using DWV015 Dust Extractor (sold separately)***
  • DUAL-FITTING DUST PORT Standard AirLock™ port for seamless integration with DEWALT extractors, also compatible with standard 1-7/8 in. & 2-1/2 in. wet/dry vacuums with included adapter. (Extractors and wet/dry vacuums sold separately)
  • OPTIMIZED CAPACITY Cuts 6-1/2 in. Baseboard Vertically, 6-1/2 in. Crown Molding Nested & 12-3/16 in. wide lumber
  • PROVEN ACCURACY - CUTLINE™ blade positioning system provides adjustment-free cut line indication
  • CONVENIENT PORTABILITY Optimized design weighs only 50.9 lb (bare tool) for easy transport
  • BEVEL-GEAR TRANSMISSION delivers fast, reliable cutting and is designed to reduce the power losses that may occur with belt-drive designs

Product Type
Miter Saw
Voltage
60V
Cordless or Corded
Cordless
Power Source
Battery
Tool Only
No

  • (1) DCS781 60V MAX* Brushless cordless 12 in. double bevel sliding miter saw
  • (2) Base extensions
  • (1) DCB609 20V/60V MAX* FLEXVOLT® Battery
  • (1) DCB1106 6A Charger
  • (1) Blade
  • (1) Blade wrench
  • (1) Material clamp
  • (1) Stabilizer bar
  • (1) Vacuum adapter
  • (1) Dust bag

  • 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed

* *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 60 volts. Nominal voltage is 54.

* **Using a DEWALT FLEXVOLT® DCB609 battery.

* ***When Cutting 2x10 SPF using DCB609 battery and DWV015 Dust Extractor (sold separately).

Downloads and manuals

Instruction Manual, Type 20
NA165154__DCS781_QU.pdf
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Exploded Diagram, Type 20
DCS781_BELOW_EXPLODED.svg
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Exploded Diagram, Type 20
DCS781_UP_EXPOLDED.svg
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