Makita 18V 5.0Ah LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Dual Port Charger Starter Pack

World's Largest 18V Lithium-Ion System With each cordless tool, you hold over 100 years of motor engineering and over 40 years of cordless innovation The LXT Advantage 4 key components make up the LXT® Advantage, providing you with the most advanced, durable and dependable 18V products Maximum Performance. No Cords Needed. Break free from the cord with two 18V LXT® batteries. Premium Power and Run Time LXT® is the one-battery solution for contractors that require a cordless tool system that helps them be more productive Compact Design and Performance LXT® Compact continues to refine the formula of faster-charging batteries, more power and speed, and a leading power-to-weight ratio A New Class in Cordless The most compact and lightweight go-anywhere 18V solution Faster Charging The Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip to optimize battery life More Run Time Battery delivers constant power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter Longer Motor Life Makita-built Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, so the motor runs cooler and more efficiently Efficient Power Management Overload protection, Over-discharge protection and Overheat protection Star Protection Star Protection is communication technology that protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating 3-Year Limited Warranty On every Makita Lithium-Ion Tool, Battery and Charger from the date of original purchase. Build your own Makita tool kit with the 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Dual Port Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah). Makita offers over 150 cordless tools and most are available as "bare tools" (tool only, no batteries or charger included). Pick up the Starter Pack, then purchase the 18-Volt "bare tools" you need to get the job done - including 18-Volt X2 LXT tools powered by two 18-Volt batteries. It is an ideal way to start building a Makita cordless tool line-up. Makita 18-Volt Lithium-Ion batteries resist self-discharge so they're ready for use even after long periods of storage. The Rapid Optimum Charger is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during charging to monitor current, voltage and temperature. This advanced charging technology helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge. The 18-Volt Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RD) charges 2 batteries simultaneously, giving tool users unparalleled charging efficiency so their batteries spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. 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. 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 5.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less Provides up to 65% more run time per charge compared to BL1830 Integrated LED battery charge level indicator allows user to monitor battery charge Battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (-4°F/-20°C) Equipped with star protection computer controls to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating Impact-resistant outer case and shock-absorbing inner-liner are engineered to protect the battery 16-contact terminals maintain a constant connection with the tool to help prevent power loss or fluctuation, even during high-vibration applications Battery resists self-discharge and remains ready for use even after long periods of storage Compatible only with star protection tools, indicated by the star symbol and or yellow battery receiver under the tool Makita 18-Volt lithium-ion is the world's largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18-Volt lithium-ion slide-style battery Makita 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 Charges two 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 5.0Ah batteries simultaneously in only 45 minutes Built-in USB port for charging portable electronic devices Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time Optimizes battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature 3-year limited warranty Shop all Makita products Click here for more information on Electronic Recycling Programs California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS