Product Detail
Build your personalized Makita tool collection with this amazing 18V Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack. Makita offers more than 100 cordless tools, and many come as 'bare tools', meaning no batteries or chargers. Get this starter pack and then buy the 18V bare tools you need. It's a great way to start your Makita cordless tool lineup. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries are awesome because they resist self - discharge. So, even after long storage, they're ready to go. The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger is a smart system. It talks to the battery during charging, monitoring current, voltage, and temperature. This high - tech charging helps make the battery last longer and charge faster. Plus, it has a built - in fan to cool the battery, ensuring efficient charging even in hot weather. Makita's STAR Protection Computer Controls™ improve tool performance and extend battery life. This communication tech lets the tool and battery share data in real - time, protecting against overloading, over - discharging, and overheating. Makita is a leader in cordless tool tech with the world's largest 18V lithium - ion slide - style battery - powered cordless tool lineup.
Key features include: an integrated L.E.D. charge level indicator to keep track of the battery; up to 50% more run - time per charge compared to BL1815; a 2.0 Ah battery that fully charges in 25 minutes or less; consistent power in extreme temperatures, even in winter; Star Protection for safety; an impact - resistant case and shock - absorbing liner; 16 contact terminals for a stable connection; resistance to self - discharge; compatibility with STAR Protection tools; a charger that optimizes battery life; a built - in fan for faster charging; and a 3 - year limited warranty.
Using your Makita 18V 2.0 Ah Compact Lithium - Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack is easy. First, when you get the starter pack, you can start building your tool collection by buying the 18V bare tools you need. Just slide the battery into the tool until it clicks into place. Make sure it's a STAR Protection - compatible tool, which you can identify by the Star symbol™ or the yellow battery receiver under the tool.
When it comes to charging, use the Makita Rapid Optimum Charger. Connect the charger to a power source and then insert the battery. The charger will communicate with the battery's built - in chip to control the current, voltage, and temperature, ensuring a fast and efficient charge. You can check the battery's charge level using the integrated L.E.D. indicator.
Here are some important notes. Don't use the battery in extremely wet conditions. When not in use, store the battery in a cool, dry place. Avoid overloading the tool, as the STAR Protection system is there to protect against this, but it's still better to use the tool within its recommended capacity.
For maintenance, keep the battery and charger clean. You can use a dry cloth to wipe them. If the battery or charger gets dirty, you can use a slightly damp cloth, but make sure to dry them thoroughly. Also, every few months, it's a good idea to fully charge and then fully discharge the battery to keep it in good condition. This Makita starter pack comes with a 3 - year limited warranty, so if you have any issues, reach out to the customer service team.
