I'm not sure the size of the dust "pick up tube" on the saw. If you measure it, just buy an adapter such as this one: http://dewalt.com/tools/dust-management-dust-extractor-accessories-dwv9140.aspx
Stryker has been using our battery in this stretcher for quite some time. It looks pretty nice, I doubt you'll see it in the Dewalt catalog any time soon though
Stanley Black & Decker owns Dewalt. They also own Proto http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/Pages/default.aspx
They know how to make good sockets hand tools
It will fit but those are compact nicad batteries and you will not have a whole lot of run time in the saw. I'd recommend getting the XRP Batteries DC9096 to run the circ saw.
It's not a replacement for the DC012, it will continue being manufactured. I can't comment on future products but for the most part 12/20v Max platform will be the focus.
3.0 Ah Batteries have part number DCB180 in Europe.
The blade screw is left hand threaded. Turn screw clockwise to loosen, counter-clockwise to tighten.
The serial number should be an engraved number on the same label that has the model number on it. The drill I'm looking at now has a 6 digit number. It may be different in Europe.
1) Not sure but I'll try and find out.
2) Not sure but I'll try and find out. You can only use 1 at a time. Pick the light over the laser.
3) No, the DWX723 comes with the brackets.
4) Looks available to me: http://dewalt.com/tools/miter-saw-attachments-dw7082.aspx
I did not know it was not carried in the UK. You're probably right about there not being a market for it. Infact, that saw is far more popular on the west coast of the U.S. than on the East Coast. They are heavier but have more torque than a sidewinder saw.
Sorry Roadhog, i'll try harder to sell the lithium 18v to my distributors!
BTW, you can order any of the lithium batteries from most Dewalt retailers if they don't stock them, or buy them from one of our service centers.
If they do in fact have a date code of dec 12 then they probably aren't counterfeit. What you have to look out for is older packs that have the cells switched out. There would be no reason to switch out cells on a battery that's a few months old. Unlike the 18v packs, I have not heard of people building fake 20v batteries from the ground up.
It's not currently shipping in the U.S. yet, so I don't have one to test. I will say the picture I have of it does show a drill and impact kit in the bottom drawer.