No battery so it's a good price if you already have Ryobi 18v tools/batteries only...

Dont try to use the NiCd battery on this unit, it will not go more than 3 min at full strength.

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"Chose Ni-Cad batteries for long run time or Lithium-Ion batteries to add 2X performance"

Does that mean that you'll only get 6 minutes with the Lithium-Ion batteries.

I'm wondering (or pondering). Would they really sell (make) a new battery for this that only worked for 3 minutes a charge?

Great tool. I'm surprised they are not sold out.

Ever see the Lithium-ion Ryobi batteries and charger on sale?.

I suspect #2 used a worn out battery, though if you were actually cutting tile as quick and continuous as you could for 3 minutes straight that is quite a load... do the same with a cordless drill and you'll deplete a battery in minutes too, or at least have to let it rest for awhile to recover from the voltage depression.

I wouldn't buy this type tool at all #3. 120v yes, 18v, no.

A tile cutter is something I would want to use in concentrated activity not conducive to a battery operation. I have a tile cutter, but I have to plug it in.

dave --

Would you happen to know how much current a tool like this draws at 18V under load?

^ No I don't, various cordless tools I've played with have had different motor wattage. Random guess would be about 10A, maybe a bit less being a low cost consumer grade tool.

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