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Product highlights:
- 18V Lithium-Ion battery reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less
- L.E.D. battery charge indicator allows user to monitor charge
- STAR Protection Computer Controls protect against overloading
- Battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures
- Impact-resistant outer case protects the battery
- Shock-absorbing inner-liner
- Battery resists self-discharge for use
- Built-in fan circulates air through the battery
In the box
Makita 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah)
- Makita 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah)
- Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery (BL1850B)
- Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC)
Makita 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah)
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 optimize 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.
STAR Protection Computer Controls
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.
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