Description
18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4 Compact Die Grinder, Tool Only
The Makita 18 Volt LXT® cordless die grinder is specially engineered for various metalworking surface-prep applications such as grinding, smoothing and cutting. This tool has a Makita-built motor with 26000 RPM for faster grinding. Lightweight tool featured with barrel grip and the short-neck design, makes it well suitable for working in tight spaces. Compact barrel grip design with rubberized soft grip facilitates for rapid and easy grinding in various orientations. Slide switch of grinder has a lock-on for added user convenience. The vent slots facilitate to direct exhaust air away from the user. Solid aluminum housing for tool ensures longer endurance in harsh environment. This tool has in-built LED light that gives overload motor protection warning due to over-torque. This LED light also flashes red when it is time to recharge the battery. Anti-restart protection safeguards motor start up when battery is inserted with switch locked on. It has externally accessible brushes for easy serviceability. Compact tool is specially designed to deliver high speed and portability, thereby assuring superior performance. Die grinder featuring Star Protection Computer Controls™, allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time. This Star Protection communication technology also monitors condition while in use to safeguard against over-loading, over-discharging and over-heating. The round-shaped collet nut aids in minimizing the possibility of damage.
Features
Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 25,000 revolutions per minute for faster grinding
Short neck design is only 12-1/8 long with battery (not included) for increased maneuverability
Compact barrel grip design with rubberized soft grip allows for easy grinding in various orientations
Vent slots designed to direct exhaust air away from the user
Slide switch with lock-on capability for continuous operation
Built-in L.E.D. light provides overload motor protection warning due to over-torque and low battery recharge warning
Anti-restart protection designed to prevent motor start up when battery is inserted with switch locked on
Round-shaped collet nut reduces the possibility of damage to work surface
Externally accessible brushes for easy serviceability
Weighs only 3.8 lbs. with battery (battery not included) for reduced operator fatigue
Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating
Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging (battery and charger sold separately)
Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature (battery and charger sold separately)
Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger (battery and charger sold separately)
Compatible with Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries with a Star symbol (battery sold separately)
3-year limited warranty
Battery and charger sold separately
Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers
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