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Product Details
- Up to 38 minutes of run time under no load using 4.0Ah battery BL1041B (battery not included)
- Telescoping shaft (32-7/8” to 46-3/4”) for optimum cutting position
- Makita-built motor delivers 9,000 RPM for faster cutting
- 180º rotating head allows the trimmer to convert to edger; 10-1/4” cutting width
- Radius cutting capability allows for easy turns and circular cutting applications
- Anti-restart protection is designed to prevent motor start up when battery is inserted with switch locked on
- Built-in alert light provides overload motor protection warning and low battery recharge warning for operator convenience
- Slide switch with lock-on capability for continuous operation
- Solid aluminum housing for added durability
- Externally accessible brushes for easy serviceability
- On-board wrench storage for quick and easy blade adjustment or replacement
- Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging, over-heating
- 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 (battery and charger sold separately)
- Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging (battery and charger sold separately)
- Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time, so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger (battery and charger sold separately)
- Compatible with Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries with a Star symbol (battery sold separately)
- 3-year limited warranty
The Makita 12V CXT™ Lithium-Ion cordless string trimmer (model RU03Z, tool only, batteries and charger sold separately) is a versatile and powerful solution with less weight for landscape cutting and trimming, but without gasoline. The RU03Z delivers 9,000 RPM and up to 38 minutes of run time on a single charge of the 12V CXT® Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah battery (sold separately). It has several advantages over gas-powered trimmers: the RU03Z has zero emissions and reduced maintenance, with no need for gas or oil. For users, the tool is always ready to use: simply load a fully-charged 12V CXT® Lithium-Ion battery and get to work. Versatility features include a telescoping shaft to adjust the length of the tool, a 180-degree rotating head with 5 adjustable positions, an adjustable loop handle, and more. It weighs only 4.2 lbs. with battery (sold separately).
Powered Tool Power Source | Electric - Cordless |
Cordless / Corded | Cordless |
Maximum Gauge Capacity | 18 |
Maximum Strokes per Minute - No Load | 4300 |
Minimum Cut Radius (In) | 9.875 |
Shear Usage | Metal |
Net Tool Weight (lbs) | 4.4 |
Case Included | No |
Number of Batteries Included | 0 |
Battery Voltage | 18 |
Charger Included | No |
Color / Finish | Teal |
Variable Speed | No |
Housing Material | aluminum |
CSA Certified | No |
ETL Listed | No |
UL Listed | Yes |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
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