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What power equipment does the exact RS582802 kit add?
The selected RS582802 box list includes the saw, one 2.0Ah PWR CORE 12 battery, a PWR JUMP charger and a wood-cutting blade. The page does not name a battery model or charger model for this standard kit, so those identifiers remain unknown here. Verify the kit suffix and those written inclusions rather than assuming the USB-C package's part numbers apply.
Explore this need in the finder →How is RS582802 different from the RS5828A-11 USB-C kit?
Both are separately listed packages for the RS582801 brushless saw body. RS582802 lists a 2.0Ah PWR CORE 12 battery, PWR JUMP charger and wood blade; RS5828A-11 names a BY5020A-00 2.0Ah USB-C battery, PD0020B-00 20W PD charger, USB-C cable and wood blade. The newer USB-C charging components are not part-number details to transfer to RS582802.
Explore this need in the finder →Does the RS582802's 3.28 lb rating include its kit battery?
No. SKIL labels 3.28 lb as net weight excluding the battery. This confirms the saw-body figure for a 3.5 lb bare-tool filter, not the lifting weight with the included battery, nor the weight of the charger, cable or entire box. The listed included equipment still belongs to this exact package.
Explore this need in the finder →A saw kit, not the saw-only RS582801
The exact U.S. RS582802 selection is the standard battery-and-charger package in SKIL's PWR CORE 12 compact reciprocating-saw family. Its included-items list names the saw, one 2.0Ah battery, a PWR JUMP charger and a wood-cutting blade. It is therefore materially different from the RS582801 tool-only package, which lists only the saw and blade, and from the RS5828A-11 USB-C kit, whose listed charging components have their own model numbers and cable.
The standard kit's product page does not identify a model number for its included battery or charger. The careful description is “one 2.0Ah battery and PWR JUMP charger,” not an invented pack or charger SKU. Check the exact RS582802 suffix and the seller's written box list; do not substitute the USB-C kit's BY5020A-00 or PD0020B-00 identifiers.
Shared compact saw body and the documented cutting setup
SKIL describes this family saw as a brushless 12V compact reciprocating saw. The manual linked from the product page has a cover naming model RS582801 and calling it a “One hand Recip Saw.” The USB-C variant's exact included-items list also names RS582801 as the saw body. Those pages support treating the three SKU records as separate packages around the same saw body, not as three distinct mechanisms. The manual specifies 12V d.c., 0–3,000 SPM no-load speed and a 3/4-inch stroke; its table gives capacities of 100 mm in wood, 20 mm in aluminum and 16 mm in metal. Those are manufacturer values, not test results or a prediction of cut speed in a particular job.
The written feature list documents a brushless motor, adjustable pivoting shoe, tool-less blade change, variable-speed trigger and an LED with pre-light and after-glow. The manual explains that the shoe pivots, the clamp releases without a separate key and the lamp remains lit for about 8–12 seconds after releasing the trigger. No shoe-position count or selectable orbital action is documented in the reviewed material. That is an evidence limit: it does not prove that any undocumented feature is physically absent, but it also cannot satisfy a strict requirement for that feature.
Compact does not cancel the workholding rules
The format may help when a standard rear-handle saw is difficult to place, but the manual's operating procedure still says to hold the saw firmly with both hands while cutting. It also tells the user to clamp or otherwise secure the workpiece, keep the shoe against the work and make sure the blade can pass through the stock without striking a surface behind it. The “one hand” name is a format clue, not a recommendation to support a loose pipe or board by hand while operating the saw. For overhead, ladder or blind cuts, plan the work support and hidden-wire/pipe checks before selecting a tool.
Blade choice is a separate part of the setup. The kit supplies a wood-cutting blade, while the manual recommends choosing tooth count for the material and specifically warns against using that wood blade on metal. The sources do not give a blade-shank dimension; verify the exact replacement blade and clamp compatibility rather than assuming a standard from an image.
What the weight and manual do—and do not—settle
SKIL lists the saw at 3.28 lb net excluding battery. That exact weight is useful when comparing bare tools: the saw fits a 3.5 lb maximum but not a 3.0 lb maximum. It is not the complete kit's carry weight, because the 2.0Ah battery, charger and blade add to the box and SKIL does not publish an assembled or whole-kit weight on the reviewed page. If overhead handling or total carry mass is your main concern, the 3.28 lb field alone cannot settle the choice.
The linked RS582801 manual's compatibility table lists older SKIL packs BY500101, BY519901 and BY519801 and chargers QC535701 and SC536501. It does not identify the model numbers of the standard RS582802 package's 2Ah pack or PWR JUMP charger. Follow the documentation supplied for the exact package and confirm the battery/charger pairing; the manual's table is not a license to assume every SKIL 12V-labelled product is compatible.
Fit depends on whether the kit saves a separate purchase
RS582802 is the most straightforward of these three configurations for a buyer who wants saw, battery, charger and wood blade together without needing a separate charging setup. It is not automatically the best package for every owner: someone who already has supported PWR CORE 12 equipment may prefer to assess the saw-only RS582801, while someone specifically wanting named USB-C components should compare RS5828A-11. This site’s public finder has no SKIL platform option, so a generic cordless result does not verify cross-brand compatibility or isolate PWR CORE 12. Use the exact package assessment for those details.
The manufacturer's statement that the saw can cut lumber, PVC, branches and metal is not a controlled comparison, and no hands-on test, cut-rate, runtime, vibration, durability or user-experience claim is made here. Before deciding, match the full RS582802 code, check the written package contents and current battery documentation, and consider the manual's two-handed grip, clamping and blade-clearance instructions. A kit photo alone cannot establish what an offer includes.
Key specifications
Key details at a glance
| Saw format | Compact, one-handed saw |
|---|---|
| Power source | Cordless battery |
| Battery platform | SKIL PWR CORE 12 |
| Motor type | Brushless |
| Stroke length | 0.75 in |
| No-load stroke rate | 3000 SPM |
| Tool-free blade change | Yes |
| Work light | Yes |
| Bare-tool weight | 3.28 lb |
| Battery in this package | Yes |
| Charger in this package | Yes |
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