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Makita VJ05Z 12V max CXT Brushless Barrel-Grip Jig Saw

Model: VJ05Z · US configuration

Makita VJ05Z teal-and-black 12V max CXT brushless barrel-grip jigsaw shown alone on white, without a battery, charger or case.
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A 12V max CXT brushless barrel-grip jigsaw with a five-position speed dial, straight and orbital action, and a built-in cutline blower; the reviewed VJ05Z package is tool-only.

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  • A shopper already using Makita 12V max CXT slide-style batteries who wants a barrel-grip jigsaw and can follow the model-specific material/action and blade guidance.

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  • The VJ05Z is tool-only without battery or charger. The exact US page's T-tang wording and the VJ05 manual's B-type-only instruction must be checked against the exact blade; the optional vacuum nozzle is not included, and bevel-plus-vacuum use is not established.
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