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What makes the RS5828A-11 package specifically USB-C?
The exact selected package lists one RS582801 saw, one BY5020A-00 2.0Ah USB-C battery, one PD0020B-00 20W PD charger, a wood blade and a USB-C charging cable. It is not the standard RS582802 kit's PWR JUMP charger list. Confirm all five written items and the A-11 suffix in the offer.
Explore this need in the finder →Does the RS5828A-11 manual list its USB-C battery and charger?
The product selector ties RS5828A-11 to the RS582801 saw body, and its exact package page identifies BY5020A-00 and PD0020B-00. The linked RS582802 manual names the saw as RS582801 but lists older battery and charger models; it does not identify the newer USB-C components. Keep these evidence scopes separate and follow the current instructions supplied for the exact pack and charger.
Explore this need in the finder →Is the RS5828A-11 saw lighter than 3.5 lb before adding its battery?
Yes, on the manufacturer figure's stated basis: 3.28 lb net excluding battery. That is a documented saw-only value, so it passes the finder at 3.5 lb but not 3.0 lb. It does not disclose the battery-installed weight or full kit weight; do not use it as a complete USB-C package carry figure.
Explore this need in the finder →RS5828A-11 is a separate USB-C package
SKIL's selected RS5828A-11 U.S. variant has a particularly specific box list: one PWR CORE 12 brushless 12V reciprocating saw identified as RS582801, a BY5020A-00 2.0Ah USB-C battery, a PD0020B-00 20W PD charger, a wood-cutting blade and a USB-C charging cable. That is not the same list as the standard RS582802 kit, which names a 2Ah PWR CORE 12 battery and PWR JUMP charger but does not provide those model numbers. Keep each package suffix and its parts together; a similar image or generic “12V kit” title is not enough to identify the charger.
The A-11 charging components are the package distinction. The page names the saw body as RS582801, and the manual linked from the saw-family page also identifies RS582801. The three SKU records therefore represent the tool-only, standard-battery kit and USB-C kit choices around the same compact saw body. A product-page USB-C claim is not itself a finding about charging speed or real runtime; no such measurements were made.
What the shared saw body documents
The manual cover names the RS582801 “One hand Recip Saw,” while the product family describes a brushless compact 12V saw. It lists 12V d.c., a 3/4-inch stroke, 0–3,000 strokes per minute at no load, and rated capacities of 100 mm wood, 20 mm aluminum and 16 mm metal. These are manufacturer specifications, not a loaded cutting rate or a guarantee for a specific workpiece. Blade tooth count, blade condition, feed pressure, stock support and the cut angle all matter; the manual tells the reader to use a blade suited to the material and warns not to cut metal with a wood blade.
The page and manual document a tool-less blade clamp, variable-speed trigger, pivoting shoe and LED. SKIL describes an adjustable pivot shoe and LED pre-light/after-glow. The manual explains that the shoe pivots against the work and the LED remains on for about 8–12 seconds after trigger release. It does not publish a pivot-position count or document selectable orbital action. Treat those details as unknown for a strict filter rather than assuming the feature from the saw's compact shape.
One-hand format is not one-hand cutting advice
“One hand” is the model's format label, but the manual's general cutting steps say to hold the saw firmly with both hands. It also instructs the operator to clamp or otherwise secure the workpiece on a stable support, use the shoe against the stock and make sure the blade clears the far side without hitting another surface. That remains relevant when choosing a compact saw for overhead or restricted access: the tool may fit into a tighter approach, but stable workholding, hand placement and hidden-service checks still govern the cut. Never use the saw to compensate for an unstable workpiece.
For blade changes, the manual directs the user to lock the tool off and remove its battery before adjustments, then verify that the clamp has secured the blade. Since the package includes a battery, this is a small but important setup difference from handling an unplugged corded tool: remove the pack before servicing or changing the blade.
Respect the saw-only weight basis and manual gap
SKIL publishes 3.28 lb as the net weight excluding battery. It qualifies as a documented saw-body weight at a 3.5 lb cap, but not at 3 lb. It is not the weight of this A-11 kit with the BY5020A-00 pack attached, and does not include the charger, cable, blade or package. The reviewed source does not publish the battery-installed or full kit weight. A 2.0Ah capacity alone cannot be converted into a reliable installed weight.
One evidence gap is unusually important for this SKU: the manual linked from the product page is for saw body RS582801, but its compatibility table lists older packs and chargers and does not name the A-11's BY5020A-00 USB-C pack or PD0020B-00 charger. The exact package page does identify both included parts. Keep those facts distinct and read the current instructions supplied with the new battery and charger instead of implying the older manual covers them.
Who should consider this configuration?
This kit is a candidate for someone who wants the compact SKIL saw body together with the explicitly named USB-C battery/charger pair and a wood blade in one package. It is less relevant to an owner who already has a compatible standard PWR CORE 12 setup, and the tool-only RS582801 may be a closer package comparison for that buyer. SKIL PWR CORE 12 is not a public selectable platform in this site's current finder; choosing “cordless” does not verify compatibility with Milwaukee M12, DEWALT 12V MAX or another brand's packs.
No hands-on use, ownership, cut testing, timing, runtime measurement, vibration measurement, durability assessment or customer-experience evidence is claimed. There is no verified battery-on weight or independent comparison against full-size saws. Match the exact A-11 model, its five written inclusions, current battery/charger instructions and seller terms before choosing it; do not use a kit photograph as a substitute for the itemized contents.
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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