Product Review

Makita is the innovation leader in Brushless motor technology, and the XT612M Combo kit provides BL Brushless motor tools that deliver longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. This 6-piece Combo kit is built for the pro-user who requires a wide range of best-in-class cordless solutions for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, and lighting. The XT612M includes a Brushless hammer driver-drill with two speed settings, a Brushless impact driver with 1, 500 in.Lbs. Of max torque, a Brushless 6-1/2” Circular saw with a full 5, 000 RPM for faster cutting, a Brushless Recipro saw with two speed settings and a 1-1/4” stroke length for faster cutting, and a Brushless 4-1/2"/5" Cut-Off/ angle Grinder with 8, 500 RPM. The kit also includes a four-position flashlight with a single Xenon bulb that provides 180 lumens. It’S a one-stop solution for a wide range of applications. The kit includes two 18V LXT 4.0Ah batteries, and each reach a full charge in only 40 minutes on the efficient Rapid optimum charger – the fastest charge-time in the Category – for less downtime and increased productivity. For added convenience, the batteries feature an integrated L.E.D. Battery charge level indicator. It’S part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion batteries. Makita 18V LXT batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they 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 Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT and compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the Star symbol on the battery indicating Star protection inside.