Time and productivity are the two things that most of us put a high price on these days. Using a cordless tool gives you the advantage of working in any situation; all you need are your tools and charged batteries.
Makita has highlighted a small selection of the 18 V cordless LXT tools that deliver performance and convenience for electrical contractors, including angle grinders, rotary hammers, recipro saws, multi-tools, and a flashlight.
Makita’s DGA456ZJ cordless 18 V lithium-ion 115 mm angle grinder is just as capable as an electric grinder while providing the added advantage of being brushless. It delivers an impressive 8,500 r/min from the brushless DC motor, but generates less heat build-up and greater torque, making it ideal for prolonged use. The DGA456ZJ features a slide-type on-off switch with lock-on capability, plus two important safety features – the anti-restart function and electronic brake (kick-back user protection) that shuts the grinder down if the rotation speed suddenly slows down.
Makita’s DHR242ZJ cordless 18 V lithium-ion rotary hammer features three-mode operation utilising an SDS-plus one-touch slide chuck – rotation only, rotation plus hammering, and hammering only – ensuring easy operation and handling. It measures 328 mm in length, with a 24 mm capacity in concrete, 13 mm in steel and 27 mm in wood. It features a no-load speed of 0–950 r/min and delivers 0–4,700 blows per minute. It is equipped with a brushless DC motor as well as extreme protection technology (XPT).
Makita’s DJR187ZK cordless 18 V lithium-ion recipro saw has a high cutting efficiency and a cutting capacity in mild steel pipe of 130 mm and 255 mm in wood. The length of stroke is 32 mm and produces a variable speed of 0–3,000 strokes per minute. This model has an adjustable front shoe which maximises blade usage and a brushless DC motor, as well as an LED job light and a retractable joist hook.
Makita’s DTM50ZK cordless 18 V lithium-ion multi-tool produces from 6,000–20,000 oscillations per minute. It has a variable speed control dial and a soft start, which allows for accurate landing of the blade on the surface of the workpiece. It has multi-angle settings (12 in total) from 0 to 360 degrees at 30-degree intervals, which allows for a wide range of applications.
The on-off switch has been positioned so that you can turn it on and off with the finger of the same hand holding the grip. There is a host of accessories available (sold separately) for different applications and they are compatible with certain other brands of accessories.
The DML801 cordless 18 V lithium-ion flashlight (240 lumens): when used with a fully charged Makita 18 V 6.0 Ah rechargeable battery, it will provide 20 hours on full brightness and 48 hours on half brightness, providing long and continuous illumination. This model has a rotatable and foldable light head, which enables you to use it as a compact lamp. The convenient metal hook (swivels a full 360 degrees) provides the option to hang the flashlight to illuminate dark areas.
All the above 18 V Makita LXT models are compatible with the Makita 6.0 Ah (55 minutes charge time), 5.0 Ah (45 minutes charge time), 3.0 Ah (22 minutes charge time) and 1.5 Ah (15 minutes charge time) 18 V batteries. The batteries and chargers are sold separately.
