The Porter-Cable PC18CSL Circular Saw is a professional-grade tool that gives you the performance you need to make precision cuts quickly and easily. With a heavy-duty 13 Amp motor, the saw is up to the toughest tasks you can throw at it. It also features a cordless, ergonomic design that gives you the comfort and efficiency you require around the shop and at the work site.The PC18CSL's heavy-duty motor performs at 4,000 RPMs, making quick work of all your cuts. The tool features ball bearing construction as well as an electric brake that stops the motor instantaneously when the trigger switch is released. The saw's spindle lock makes blade changes safe and easy.The PC18CSL offers several smart, indispensable features that help professionals work more quickly and efficiently. An integrated laser guide shows the cut path on any surface while also allowing for improved accuracy on long rip cuts. Another smart feature is the tool's depth-of-cut adjustment gauge that helps in cutting plywood and other shallow materials, maximizing the number of cuts available per battery charge.