18V Li Ion Compact Recip Saw Kit

Features and Benefits

• Variable speed (0 - 3,000 strokes per minute) combined with a 1/2" stroke length for faster and more efficient cutting.  Maximum cutting capacity for pipe and wood is 2"
• Makita exclusive dual-position on/off switch allows for either paddle or trigger switch operation
• "Tool-less" blade change system allows for faster blade installation and removal for increased productivity
• Compact design at 15-5/8" long; weighs only 3.9 lbs. (with battery) for convenient operation
• Built-in L.E.D. light illuminates the work area
• 21" Contractor bag included
• 3-year warranty on tool, 1-year on battery

Rubberized soft grip provides increased comfort on the job and is ideal for a wide range of cutting applications.  The LXT® Lithium-Ion battery and Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 3x more cycles.  The LXT® Lithium-Ion battery provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time), and 16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power). 

The 30-Minute 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.  It also has a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work.  The charger earned the ENERGY STAR® label for meeting the strict energy-efficient guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Energy (DOE).