Meet the DEWALT DCS438B 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless 3 in Cut-Off Tool (Tool Only) — a compact powerhouse built for pros who want speed, durability, and fewer trips to the tool chest. Its brushless motor and 20V MAX* XR® platform slice through metal, tile, stone and more without breaking a sweat.

Key Features & Design

• Brushless motor powers through difficult applications with 550 MWO** for efficient performance.
• 20V MAX* XR® cordless design with a no-load speed of 20,000 rpm for fast, versatile cutting across materials like metal, tile, stone, plastic, and drywall/fiber cement.
• Includes three wheels built for precision: DW8711 Bonded Abrasive Wheel, DW8530 Diamond† Multi-Material Wheel, and DW47350 Diamond† Tile Wheel (engineered diamonds for cutting).
• Onboard storage and spindle lock enable quick wheel changes—no more hunting for a hex wrench between cuts.
• Forward and reverse capability lets you choose the direction of the cut to suit the application.
• Dust management matters: removable dust shroud with an AirLock™ connection for easy attachment to DEWALT extractors, plus an adjustable shoe for better control.
• Integrated LED lights the work area so you don’t miss a bevel or a burr in the dark.
• Lanyard Ready™ and Chip Ready for tracking via the TOOL CONNECT system (chip and lanyard sold separately); supports Site Manager app for jobsite asset management.
• Tool-free depth adjustment with both mm and inch markings for precise depth control.
• Includes an adaptor ring to fit 3 in. wheels that require a 7/16 in. arbor over the standard 3/8 in. arbor.
• Quickspark direction adjustment with a tool-free guard to tailor sparks when cutting metal.
• Chip-ready pocket accepts TOOL CONNECT™ Chip DCE042 for asset tracking (sold separately).
• Compact and light: 2.6 LBS with dimensions 6.063 in. width and 4.875 in. height, designed for maneuverability in tight spaces.

What’s in the box

• DCS438 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless 3 in Cut-Off Tool (Tool Only)
• Removable Dust Shroud With Adjustable Shoe and AirLock™ Connection
• DW8711 Bonded Abrasive Wheel
• DW8530 Diamond† Multi-Material Wheel
• DW47350 Diamond† Tile Wheel
• 7/16 in Arbor Adapter Ring
• Hex Wrench
• Hex Wrench