Product Detail
Embark on building your very own Makita tool collection with the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (4.0Ah) (BL1840BSC2). Makita boasts over 325 cordless tools, and a vast majority are available as 'bare tools,' which means just the tool, no batteries or charger. Grab this Starter Pack first, then choose the 18V 'bare tools' you need for your tasks, including powerful 18V X2 LXT tools that run on two 18V batteries. It's the perfect way to kick - start your Makita cordless tool setup. Makita's 18V Lithium - Ion batteries are self - discharge resistant, so they're always ready to use, even after long periods of storage. The Standard Charger is a smart system that communicates with the battery during charging. It monitors current, voltage, and temperature, optimizing battery life and delivering a quicker charge. Makita's Star Protection Computer Controls™ enhance tool performance and extend battery life. This communication technology enables real - time data exchange between the tool and the battery, protecting against overloading, over - discharging, and overheating. Makita, the leader in cordless tool innovation, has the world's largest cordless tool range powered by 18V lithium - ion slide - style batteries. The Starter Pack includes (2) 18V LXT Lithium - Ion 4.0Ah Batteries (BL1840B), (1) XRM08B 18V LXT / 12V Max CXT Cordless Bluetooth Job Site Speaker, and (1) 18V LXT Lithium - Ion Charger (DC18SD). Key features of the pack are: High Efficiency - The 18V LXT Lithium - Ion 4.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 90 minutes. Great Convenience - The integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator lets you easily monitor the battery charge. Advanced Technology - STAR Protection Computer Controls™ safeguard against overloading, over - discharging, and overheating. Long Run Time - It offers up to 35% more run time per charge compared to the BL1830. The pack comes with 2 BL1840B batteries and a DC18SD charger. The battery has an impact - resistant outer case and a shock - absorbing inner - liner for protection. Sixteen contact terminals ensure a stable connection with the tool, preventing power loss or fluctuation, even in high - vibration situations. The battery resists self - discharge and stays ready for use after long storage. It's compatible only with Star Protection tools, marked by the Star Symbol™ and/or a Yellow Battery Receiver under the tool. The Standard Charger communicates with the battery's built - in chip during charging, controlling current, voltage, and temperature to optimize battery life. It has a built - in fan that circulates air to cool the battery, speeding up the charging process. The product comes with a 3 - year limited warranty. Note that you can use two 18V LXT batteries on 36V (18V X2) LXT tools. Shipping weight is 5.15 lbs., the system is 18V LXT, shelf pack quantity is 0, and the UPC code is 197050 - 359698.
Using your Makita 18V LXT Li - Ion Starter Pack is easy. First, take the batteries out of the pack. Insert them into the charger (DC18SD). You'll notice the integrated L.E.D. indicator on the battery that shows you the charge level. The charger will take about 90 minutes to fully charge the 4.0Ah batteries. Once charged, insert the battery into your Star Protection - compatible Makita tool (look for the Star Symbol™ or Yellow Battery Receiver under the tool). If you're using a 36V (18V X2) LXT tool, use two 18V batteries for extra power. When using the XRM08B Job Site Speaker, pair it with your Bluetooth device and enjoy some tunes while you work. As for maintenance, store the batteries in a cool, dry place. Since they resist self - discharge, you don't have to worry about them losing charge during long - term storage. However, if you're not using the tool for a long time, it's a good idea to charge the battery every few months. The battery has an impact - resistant outer case and a shock - absorbing inner - liner, but still try to avoid dropping it. The charger has a built - in fan to cool the battery during charging, so make sure the ventilation holes are clear. And remember, this product comes with a 3 - year limited warranty, so if you run into any issues, reach out to Makita's customer service.
