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Post by erik on Jun 27, 2021 14:01:22 GMT -5
Read about the built-in thermo safety on the cordless and wondered if this been addressed in 2020 or later models? If it still persists I think I may go with the kss 300 or just stay with my kss 400. Already have a few kss saws, but was attracted to the all-in-one compact cordless for a few recent jobs.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Post by aas on Jun 27, 2021 15:03:27 GMT -5
I've not had problems with it. The saw occasionally beeps - remove battery and put back in and all is good.
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Post by lincoln on Jun 27, 2021 17:04:47 GMT -5
Mine had a faulty PCB, which was replaced and now it's fine. Haven't had a problem with the thermo cut out.
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Post by henrun on Jul 4, 2021 11:47:45 GMT -5
My second KSS40 18M Bl burned out - literally - a month and a half ago. It was a replacement for another one that burned out the motor. This time the KSS 40 billowed out white smoke and fizzled. I only use sharp blades and the current cutting was 6mm mdf on a fresh battery - not much of a struggle for most machines. It was on the last month of warranty (and second motor/armature replacement) and I am glad I got it serviced for free though it took six or seven weeks to get it back. I love it to bits, I don't trust the longevity though!
Even though 6mm mdf might not seem like much it can be prone to pinching the blade going through. What surprised me is that the machine never went Bleep Bleep during the process, so no signs of struggle until it started smelling like gunpowder.
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Post by aas on Jul 4, 2021 11:55:55 GMT -5
My second KSS40 18M Bl burned out - literally - a month and a half ago. I must admit to get a slight puckering everytime I hear the beep-beep...
...but 6mm MDF, come on Mafell this is not cool!
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Post by erik on Jul 4, 2021 15:44:35 GMT -5
When it's working well, it sounds delightful but at this price-point, intermittent or temperamental behavior is a full stop for me. Would like the electric brake but may just go with corded. Never had any motor issues with my corded saws.
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Post by aas on Jul 5, 2021 1:01:45 GMT -5
If you have access to a socket at all times, it will be a good choice. Otherwise, look at the HKC55 from Festool - it's a great saw and very versatile, not the widest range of tools on their cordless platform, but some decent tools nonetheless.
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Post by juhan on Aug 1, 2021 11:11:01 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat as the OP. I've been lusting after the ks40m18bl for years now. Now I'm about to have the need and spare money to invest in one. I've been dead set on the cordless option for the longest time, but reading about the motor issues is making me consider the kss300 aswell.
Pros of going with the kss300:
-Reliability?
-No remote doodads needed for dust extraction. Cord into vac and go
-Will be great for ~80% of the time as a second saw in my workshop.
Pros of going with the ks 40:
-Absolute freedom from outlet power. The 20% of time I do spend in places that might not have great power availability are the times I least want to spend lugging around power cords or a generator to make one or two cuts here and there.
-It's been my "dream" tool for quite a few years now.
-I can easily find quite a few Metabo tools I could get to replace some of my older stuff to justify investing in the battery platform
-I have an evil plan to hook it up to a small cordless Makita vac that I could carry across my back so It'd be the ultimate "go anywhere cut anything no cleanup" tool to bring.
I guess I'll just bluntly ask the local Mafell rep what'd the situation and turnaround times would be if the cordless version did have any problems and go from there.
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Post by henrun on Oct 1, 2021 2:20:32 GMT -5
Slight update:
My KSS40 has been back a while and I have not had the chance to use it all that much but so far so good.
My confidence in the little darling has dropped though.
A colleague sent his in for the exact same bleep bleep problem about the same time as I did and he also had battery issues, some of the (HD) batteries would not run on the machine. His unit still has intermittent problems with starting up; it goes bleep bleep and does not start up at times. Blade is of course not in contact with any material.
I am at the point where I still think it is one of the nicest machines I have - but if any of the competition would come out with a similar/clone I would be tempted to try and possibly switch.
I don't know if the P1cc jigsaw will eventually surface in battery version and if it did the decision would be harder but I am honestly perfectly happy with my Hikoki/Metabo HPT 36MV jigsaw for now.
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Post by aas on Oct 1, 2021 12:57:11 GMT -5
My replacement A10M started smoking the other day... just like the first one. KSS40 still OK though, fingers crossed.
P1CC cordless is in the pipeline... they've probably slowed down progress on new models with all the sh*t going on these last 2 years.
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Post by erik on May 14, 2022 20:16:15 GMT -5
Are your cordless saws still running strong? If you had, or did, do it again, would you select cordless?
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Post by lincoln on May 15, 2022 21:23:10 GMT -5
Mine burnt out last week. Has been a real lemon, for me. Two overseas trips for repairs in one year, out of my pocket. Have given up on it and bought a HKC55. It's not as nice as the Mafell, but local support.
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Post by aas on May 16, 2022 0:57:56 GMT -5
Mine's still going strong with the occasional beep-beep.
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Post by erik on Aug 22, 2023 9:11:46 GMT -5
Picked up the cordless saw in December and it's a joy to use. It's reserved for installs so the other saws/equipment see much heavier use but it performs well when needed.
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Aug 22, 2023 15:22:26 GMT -5
Glad it's working well for you. I own both the corded and the cordless. Haven't use the mains version since it got the kss 40.
John
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