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A. XSL08Z

The Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z is Makita U.S.A.'s 36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 12" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, AWS Capable and Laser, Tool Only, listed with a 305 mm (12") blade. Every figure on this page is Makita U.S.A.'s own and links to where Makita U.S.A. published it.

See it at Makita U.S.A.

Discontinued. Makita U.S.A.'s own site lists the XSL08Z as discontinued (read 2026-09-28); it may still be sold while stock lasts. The figures below are Makita U.S.A.'s last published ones, and similar miter saws in our catalogue follow.

Similar tools in our catalogue

Bosch GCM18V-12SDN

Bosch · miter saw · blade diameter 12" · crosscut capacity 3-1/2" x 14"

DEWALT DWS715

DEWALT · miter saw · blade diameter 12 in. · current (amps) 15A

DEWALT DWS716

DEWALT · miter saw · blade diameter 12 in. · current (amps) 15 Amp

What a miter saw is for. Bosch Power Tools writes: "A single-bevel miter saw tilts in one direction for bevel cuts, while a dual-bevel miter saw tilts in both directions, allowing you to make angled cuts without flipping the workpiece."

XSL08Z specifications published by Makita U.S.A. (8)
Bevel capacity
Right 48°, Left 48°XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)
Miter capacity
Right 60°, Left 60°XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)
Dimensions
898 mm x 690 mm x 725 mm (35-1/4" x 27-1/4" x 28-1/2")XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)
Weight
30.2 - 30.8 kg (66.5 - 67.8 lbs)XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

Makita U.S.A.'s figures for the XSL08Z, read on 2026-09-28. Makita U.S.A. may have revised them since; the current specification and manual are on its site.

The XSL08Z manual

Makita U.S.A. publishes Makita U.S.A.'s owner's manual for the XSL08Z (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Setup, capacities and safety requirements for the XSL08Z are in the manual; it is the document to read before buying.

From the XSL08Z manual and Makita U.S.A.'s product page (4)
Blade / hole diameter
Blade diameter 305 mm (12″); Hole diameter 25.4 mm (1″)XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

Makita U.S.A.'s own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.

Before you buy the XSL08Z

  • Power supply. Makita U.S.A. lists D.C. 36 V for the XSL08Z. Makita U.S.A.'s manual gives the circuit to run it on.

Questions that include the XSL08Z

Compare the XSL08Z with

XSL08Z vs C12RSH3

The XSL08Z beside the Metabo HPT C12RSH3, row by row. Both are miter saws with the same blade diameter: blade diameter 305 mm (12") on the XSL08Z, 12" on the C12RSH3, in their makers' figures.

XSL08Z vs 2739-20

The XSL08Z beside the Milwaukee Tool 2739-20, row by row. Both are miter saws with the same blade diameter: blade diameter 305 mm (12") on the XSL08Z, 12 in on the 2739-20, in their makers' figures.

XSL08Z vs 6955-20

The XSL08Z beside the Milwaukee Tool 6955-20, row by row. Both are miter saws with the same blade diameter: blade diameter 305 mm (12") on the XSL08Z, 12" on the 6955-20, in their makers' figures.

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XSL08Z: questions answered from Makita U.S.A.'s specification

What voltage does the Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z run on?

Makita U.S.A. lists the XSL08Z at D.C. 36 V. The manual states the circuit it needs.

Source: XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

What blade size does the Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z take?

The Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z takes a 305 mm (12") blade, by Makita U.S.A.'s specification.

Source: XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

How much does the Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z weigh?

The Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z weighs 30.2 - 30.8 kg (66.5 - 67.8 lbs), by Makita U.S.A.'s figure.

Source: XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

What arbor size is the Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z?

Makita U.S.A. lists the arbor of the XSL08Z as 25.4 mm (1").

Source: XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

Where is the manual for the Makita U.S.A. XSL08Z?

Makita U.S.A. publishes the XSL08Z manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details -XSL08Z

What does Makita U.S.A. say about status on the XSL08Z?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the XSL08Z: DISCONTINUED.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details -XSL08Z

What does Makita U.S.A. say about blade / hole diameter on the XSL08Z?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the XSL08Z: Blade diameter 305 mm (12″); Hole diameter 25.4 mm (1″).

Source: XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

What does Makita U.S.A. say about no load speed on the XSL08Z?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the XSL08Z: 4,400 /min.

Source: XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

What does Makita U.S.A. say about rated voltage on the XSL08Z?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the XSL08Z: D.C. 36 V.

Source: XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949)

Sources

  1. Makita USA - Product Details -XSL08Z — Makita U.S.A.
  2. XSL07/XSL08 Instruction Manual (885698-949) — Makita U.S.A.