FLEX FXM601-2B 24V Six-Tool Reciprocating-Saw Combo review

FLEX 24V six-tool combo · FXM601-2B · earlier model

The FLEX FXM601-2B is a six-tool 24V brushless package built around the FX2271 reciprocating saw. FLEX’s English U.S. catalog lists a 7-1/4-inch circular saw, hammer drill, impact driver, oscillating multi-tool, work light, 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah batteries, a 160W fast charger and a FLEX bag. That makes this a package-fit decision as much as a saw choice: the extra tools only add value if they fit the buyer’s work. This is an earlier-model assessment. The exact SKU remains on FLEX’s support index, but the current U.S. combo pages captured for this library did not show it as a current product listing; that is not a claim that every retailer is out of stock. The FLEX catalog, model-specific support entry and its linked manual archive are the basis here. No purchase, ownership or hands-on test is claimed.

A six-tool box with a distinct jobsite mix

FXM601-2B puts the reciprocating saw into a broader set with a circular saw, hammer drill, impact driver, oscillating tool and work light. The matching saw role is demolition and rough cutting; the other items do different jobs and should not be mistaken for extra saw capability. The kit’s 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah batteries are separate packs, not one 7.5Ah battery, and capacity alone does not predict runtime. FLEX lists the 160W charger and bag, but the U.S. catalog’s “What’s in the Box” list does not enumerate reciprocating-saw blades. Treat the saw blade count as unknown and confirm the exact seller’s written box contents if a ready-to-cut package matters.

The combination differs from the other FLEX saw-containing kits in this library. FXM401-2A groups the saw with a drill, impact driver and work light; FXM402-2B pairs it with a circular saw, grinder and drill; FXM404-2A adds the oscillating tool, drill and impact driver. FXM601-2B combines all six roles in one package, so a buyer should check for duplicate tools and whether the larger tool set is worth carrying and storing. No price or present availability comparison is made.

The saw itself is the FX2271—not a compact one-handed model

FLEX’s exact support entry for FXM601-2B links an operator-manual archive that includes a manual explicitly named for the FX2271 24V brushless reciprocating saw. FLEX’s English catalog gives the saw a 1-1/4-inch stroke, up to 3,000 strokes per minute and a 7.4-pound tool weight without battery. The manual’s safety-symbol key says to operate with two hands, so this is assessed as a full-size two-handed saw even though the package contains several tools. The 7.4-pound figure applies to the saw alone without a battery—not the ready-to-cut saw, six-tool package, or bag-and-charger load. FLEX does not publish those loaded or kit carry weights in the reviewed material.

The manual describes a tool-less blade clamp, a pivoting shoe that can be extended to three positions, an LED and a hook. It also shows an orbital selector for straight or orbital action. The manual specifically says not to use orbital cutting when cutting metal, and instructs the operator to let the motor stop before using the selector. It directs the user to keep the shoe installed and firmly supported against the work. These are operating constraints, not test observations or a promise about cut speed.

Where an earlier package may still make sense

A FLEX 24V owner who wants the FX2271 saw plus the listed companion tools can use this assessment to judge the package by its exact configuration. For someone replacing only a reciprocating saw, a separate FX2271 saw SKU or a smaller combo may avoid paying for equipment they will not use; this research does not claim that those alternatives are currently cheaper or available. The six-tool kit’s battery-and-charger inclusion may be useful to a new FLEX-system buyer, but the included 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah packs do not establish how long any particular cut sequence will run.

Package contents must stay tied to the suffix. Although other FX2271 combos list saw blades, the FXM601-2B catalog box list names the six tools, two batteries, charger and bag without a saw-blade entry. That omission is not proof that the original box contained no blade, and another kit’s blade list cannot fill the gap. Likewise, the package page in the support archive is not evidence of current retailer stock, and the saw-only weight does not establish the weight of the overall kit.

What to verify before choosing this exact SKU

First match the complete code FXM601-2B, not a similarly named tool-only FX2271 or a different FLEX combo. Then compare the seller’s written list against the six tools, 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah FLEX 24V packs, 160W charger and FLEX bag documented by FLEX. Ask specifically about reciprocating blades, since the U.S. catalog does not specify them in its box list. Confirm the condition, warranty and return terms directly with the seller; this research does not assert those terms, price or stock.

For the saw, use an appropriate blade for the material, follow the FX2271 manual’s two-hand and shoe-contact directions, and do not use orbital action on metal. Remove the battery before adjustments and allow the motor to stop before changing the selector. If the weight limit applies to a battery-installed saw or to everything being transported, obtain the relevant exact weights rather than treating 7.4 pounds as a kit figure.

Bottom line: FXM601-2B is a well-documented six-tool package around the full-size, two-handed FX2271, but the evidence supports an earlier-model reference rather than a current-stock claim. Its main advantage is the breadth of the included tool set; its practical drawbacks are the possibility of unwanted duplicate tools, unreported kit carry mass and unspecified reciprocating-blade contents. This is source-based model analysis, not an independent performance test.