“Bare Tools” are sold without batteries or chargers, making them ideal for users who already own compatible power sources. However, if you don’t already have the required battery and charger, you must purchase them separately.
Cuts up to 16 Ga. mild steel, 18 Ga. stainless steel and easily cuts through 22 Ga. spiral duct seams
Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 4,300 strokes per minute for faster cutting
Compact barrel grip design with rubberized soft grip enables one-handed operation in various orientations
High performance double blade design minimizes material distortion and produces clean cuts with minimal burrs
Radius cutting capability allows for easy turns and circular cutting applications
Anti-restart protection is designed to prevent motor start up when battery is inserted with switch locked on
Built-in alert light provides overload motor protection warning and low battery recharge warning for operator convenience
Slide switch with lock-on capability for continuous operation
Solid aluminum housing for added durability
Externally accessible brushes for easy serviceability
On-board wrench storage for quick and easy blade adjustment or replacement
Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging, over-heating
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)
Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging (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
Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers