Studio view of the Makita GSR01M1 kit including the rear handle circular saw, a 40V max XGT battery, a rapid charger, and a black and teal contractor tool bag.
Angled studio shot of the teal and silver Makita 40V max XGT brushless rear handle 7-1/4 inch circular saw.
Side profile view of the Makita rear handle circular saw showing the blade guard, bevel adjustment lever, and the 40V max XGT battery port.
Close-up studio view of the black Makita 40V max XGT 4.0Ah Lithium-Ion battery pack with green accents.
Studio view of the black and teal Makita 40V max XGT Rapid Optimum Charger with LED status indicators.
Top-down view of the circular saw showing the battery installed in the center housing between the handle and the motor.
Front view of the circular saw highlighting the metal base plate, blade alignment, and the front handle grip.
Close-up detail of the bevel adjustment scale and lever on the front of the saw, showing markings up to 53 degrees.
Infographic diagram of the circular saw pointing out features such as the electric brake, onboard wrench storage, and die-cast magnesium base.
Action shot of a construction worker wearing gloves using the Makita rear handle circular saw to cut through a piece of lumber on a job site.
Close-up action shot of the saw blade cutting through a sheet of plywood, creating sawdust.
Outdoor action shot of a worker in safety gear using the Makita saw to cut a wooden beam on a framing sawhorse.
40V max XGT® Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4” Circular Saw (GSR01) promotional video
Studio view of the Makita GSR01M1 kit including the rear handle circular saw, a 40V max XGT battery, a rapid charger, and a black and teal contractor tool bag.
Angled studio shot of the teal and silver Makita 40V max XGT brushless rear handle 7-1/4 inch circular saw.
Side profile view of the Makita rear handle circular saw showing the blade guard, bevel adjustment lever, and the 40V max XGT battery port.
Close-up studio view of the black Makita 40V max XGT 4.0Ah Lithium-Ion battery pack with green accents.
Studio view of the black and teal Makita 40V max XGT Rapid Optimum Charger with LED status indicators.
Top-down view of the circular saw showing the battery installed in the center housing between the handle and the motor.
Front view of the circular saw highlighting the metal base plate, blade alignment, and the front handle grip.
Close-up detail of the bevel adjustment scale and lever on the front of the saw, showing markings up to 53 degrees.
Infographic diagram of the circular saw pointing out features such as the electric brake, onboard wrench storage, and die-cast magnesium base.
Action shot of a construction worker wearing gloves using the Makita rear handle circular saw to cut through a piece of lumber on a job site.
Close-up action shot of the saw blade cutting through a sheet of plywood, creating sawdust.
Outdoor action shot of a worker in safety gear using the Makita saw to cut a wooden beam on a framing sawhorse.
40V max XGT® Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4” Circular Saw (GSR01) promotional video
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Makita Circular Saw GSR01M1 40V Max XGT Brushless Rear Handle 7-1/4 Inch Cordless Framing Saw Kit (4.0Ah Battery Charger 6400 RPM Magnesium Base Bag)

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SKU: GSR01M1
$469.00 USD

Description

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Contractor-Grade 40V Max XGT Brushless Rear-Handle 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw Kit with Automatic Torque Drive, 2-9/16 Inch PASS-THROUGH Cut Depth, and Magnesium Base

The Makita GSR01M1 40V Max XGT Brushless Rear Handle 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw Kit 4.0Ah Cordless Framing Saw for Builders Roofers delivers specialized high-velocity wood profiling utility and exceptional structural breakdown efficiency across demanding residential framing and commercial roofing worksites. Engineered with a proprietary XGT brushless motor platform that generates a high-performance 6,400 RPM no-load velocity, this worm-drive style cutting instrument maintains uniform blade momentum through dense materials via integrated Automatic Torque Drive speed regulation telemetry. This professional structural solution resolves jobsite cord management bottlenecks, slow multi-pass cutting delays through thick timber, and environmental internal motor contamination by combining a massive 2-9/16 inch single-pass cutting depth with Extreme Protection Technology (XPT) moisture seals and a lightweight die-cast magnesium base plate layout. Outfitted with a responsive safety electric blade brake, a 53-degree total bevel tracking scale with positive stops, a rapid-charging 4.0Ah cell system, and an integrated rafter hook, this robust layout engine optimizes subcontractor workspace throughput during continuous rafter birdsmouth cuts, heavy LVL joist sizing, and structural plywood decking passes.

Best Used For:

  • Single-Pass Framing Cuts: Slicing through thick dimensional 3X lumber framing studs and structural posts cleanly in a single tracking motion without bogging down.
  • Engineered Lumber Sizing: Ripping through high-density laminated veneer lumber (LVL) beams and heavy structural wood headers smoothly using continuous torque management.
  • Compound Bevel Roofing: Executing steep rafter valleys, roof ridge angles, and complex compound miters across roof sheathing utilizing the full 53-degree tilting scale.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Automatic Torque Drive: Advanced internal digital controls adapt load speed tracking dynamically to supply peak velocity while cutting through changing material resistances.
  • Extreme Protection Technology: Integrated protective internal seals direct invading rain droplets and airborne concrete dust particles away from vulnerable motor control electronics.
  • Safety Electric Blade Brake: Rapid braking solenoid stops rotation paths quickly after trigger release to protect operator digits and allow rapid tool staging transitions.
  • Die-Cast Magnesium Base: Lightweight structural magnesium foot plate resists rough jobsite drop damage while reducing total tool weight to a balanced 11.7 lbs.
  • XGT System Protection Controls: Intelligent digital communication pins line between tools and charger frames to actively defend against overloading, over-discharge, and overheating limits.

What's Included

  • (1) 40V Max XGT Brushless Rear-Handle 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw Chassis (GSR01Z)
  • (1) 40V Max XGT 4.0Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Slide Battery (BL4040)
  • (1) 40V Max XGT Rapid Optimum Forced-Air Battery Charging Bay (DC40RA)
  • (1) 7-1/4 Inch 24-Tooth Carbide-Tipped Structural Framing Saw Blade (B-61656)
  • (1) Offset Mechanical Blade Exchange Service Wrench (782016-4)
  • (1) Heavy-Duty Industrial Fabric Equipment Storage Carrier Bag

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Name Makita
Model Number GSR01M1
Product Classification Type Cordless Rear-Handle Circular Framing Saw Kit
System Battery Voltage 40V Max XGT Lithium-Ion
Energy Storage Capacity 4.0 Ah
Rotational Blade Velocity 6,400 RPM No-Load Speed Scale
Blade Face Capacity Diameter 7-1/4 in.
Arbor Hub Pin Size 5/8 in. Standard
Maximum Cutting Capacity at 90° 2-9/16 in.
Maximum Cutting Capacity at 45° 1-3/4 in.
Maximum Bevel Capacity Angle 53 Degrees (Positive Stops at 22.5° and 45°)
Internal Motor Configuration Brushless Armature Array Matrix
Total Assembled Body Length 17-1/2 in.
Net Hardware Tool Weight with Battery 11.7 lbs.

Pro-Tip: When cutting sticky treated structural timber lumber, apply a fine layer of dry silicone spray protectant directly onto both sides of the circular saw blade face. Pre-treating the carbide tooth profile minimizes localized pitch drag build-up, letting the internal Automatic Torque Drive hold its maximum linear profiling path cleanly.