Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT Pole Saw 10" Brushless 8' Length Bare Tool

The 18V X2 (36V) LXT? Brushless Cordless 10” Pole Saw (XAU01ZB) is a welcome solution for a range of trimming and cutting applications. With zero emissions， lower noise and maximum versatility， the pole saw delivers maximum performance and run time without the hassles of gas and without leaving the 18V LXT battery platform. The pole saw’s shaft is 8-feet in length for efficient pruning of branches. The brushless motor delivers power of a 30cc gas pole saw to handle commercial-duty applications. The XAU01ZB also offers a 20% faster cutting speed than a 31.4cc gas engine pole saw. Torque boost mode helps power through thick or hard branches. The pole saw can make up to 140 cuts in 4x4 cedar with two 18V LXT 5.0Ah Batteries (sold separately). Other features include a branch hook， translucent bar oil tank with large opening， and Extreme Protection Technology (XPT?). XPT is a protective seal inside the tool， engineered for improved operation in harsh conditions by channeling water and dust from key internal components. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System， the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries (sold separately). Makita? 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 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 Lithium-Ion Batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside. Batteries and chargers sold separately.