Makita BL1840BDC2X 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack, 2ea. BL1840B, DC18RC, (4.0Ah)

• 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 40 minutes or less
• Provides up to 35% more run time per charge compared to BL1830
• Integrated L.E.D. 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
• Sixteen 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 18V Lithium-Ion is the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery
• The 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 an 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery in only 40 minutes
• 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

Technology

LXT® Lithium-Ion
Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries.