Build your own Makita tool kit with the 18V Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack. Makita offers over 125 cordless tools. Pick up the Makita Battery and Charger Starter Pack, then purchase the 18V “Skin tools” you need to get the job done. It’s an ideal way to start building a Makita cordless tool line-up Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries resist self-discharge so they’re ready for use even after long periods of storage. The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process to monitor current, voltage and temperature. This advanced charging technology helps optimise battery life and deliver a faster charge. In addition, the Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster and more efficient charging, even in hot weather conditions For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created STAR Protection Computer Controls. STAR Protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. Makita, the innovation leader in cordless tool technology, has the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries FEATURES: 1 x 5.0Ah 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less Forced air cooling system provides industry leading charge times Active 3 controls current, thermals and voltage for optimum charging Digital power display indicates battery status Customisable audio tone alert for when battery reaches full charge
