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
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Brushless motor powers through difficult applications with 550 MWO** for efficient performance.
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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.
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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.
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Integrated LED lights the work area so you don’t miss a bevel or a burr in the dark.
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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.
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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.
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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
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BRUSHLESS
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YES
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PRODUCT WIDTH
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6.063 IN
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PRODUCT HEIGHT
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4.875 IN
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POWER SOURCE
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CORDLESS
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PRODUCT WEIGHT
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2.6 LBS
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