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Makita 40V Max XGT Cordless 1/4 Inch Paddle Switch Variable Speed Die Grinder with Electric Brake (Bare Tool)

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Makita 40V Max XGT Cordless 1/4 Inch Paddle Switch Variable Speed Die Grinder with Electric Brake (Bare Tool)

40V max XGT® Cordless 1/4" Paddle Switch Die Grinder, Variable Speed, with Electric Brake (GDG02) delivers up to 40% faster grinding in a slide switch style grinder with a 1/4" collet that fits up to 2" cutting wheels and 3" sanding accessories. The GDG02 features a variable 5-speed control dial for RPM adjustments (7,000-29,000) to match speed to the application and features an electric brake for maximum productivity. The 1/4" Slide Switch Die Grinder features anti-restart protection that is engineered to prevent the motor from starting up when the battery is inserted with the power switch locked on. The GDG01 features a paddle switch for convenient on/off operation. Convenience features include an LED light ring that maximizes visibility of the user with a full 360° of work area illumination, as well as a spindle lock for single wrench accessory changes. XGT® is a system of equipment, tools, batteries, and chargers utilizing 40V max lithium-ion batteries. XGT® is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT® is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart, and outlast the rest.

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Features

“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.

OUTPOWER: Up to 40% faster grinding

OUTSMART: Variable 5-speed control dial for RPM adjustments (7,000-29,000) to match speed to the application

OUTLAST: Electric brake for maximum productivity

1/4" collet fits up to 2" cutting wheels and 3" sanding accessories

Paddle Switch for convenient on/off operation

Anti-restart protection engineered to prevent motor start up when battery is inserted with switch locked on

Spindle lock for single wrench accessory changes

LED light ring maximizes visibility with 360° work area illumination

AFT® turns the motor off if rotation of the wheel is suddenly forced to stop

Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh conditions

The digital communication within XGT® optimizes performance to provide up to 2X longer sustained power under heavy-load applications

The digital communication within XGT® actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating

XGT® Tools and Batteries are designed with a multi-layer contact interface for more constant power delivery to take on high-current demands

XGT® Batteries feature rigid rails with impact-resistant construction to secure the battery to the tool during high-demand applications (batteries not included)

The XGT® Rapid Charger with dual-fan design circulates air through the battery to cool the battery and circuit board quickly for faster charging (charger not included)

The XGT® Rapid Charger’s digital display indicates battery charge level (-80%, +80%, 100%)

Compatible with Makita® 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion Batteries

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3-year limited warranty