Makita presents the 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless Threaded Rod Cutter (XCS03Z, tool only), a great cordless solution for steel rod cutting. With a 5.0Ah battery (sold separately), it can make up to 1,300 cuts of 3/8” coarse thread threaded rod and 1,200 cuts of 3/8” coarse thread stainless steel threaded rod. Its compact design is perfect for overhead cutting of installed threaded rods. It offers spark-free, clean, and burr-free cuts, making it easy to hand-thread fasteners or nuts. This cutter is part of Makita's expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world's largest cordless tool system using 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries charge fast, so you can work more and wait less. Makita's Star Protection Computer Controls™ improve tool performance and extend battery life. It allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real - time, protecting against overloading, over - discharging, and overheating. The tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium - Ion batteries with Star Protection. Key features include clean and burr - free cuts, high cutting capacity, an ergonomic handle, a compact design, an automatic blade stop mechanism, a BL™ Brushless Motor for long life, a two - position threaded rod guide, an L.E.D. light, a retractable hook, a rubberized soft grip, a shoulder strap hook, reversible double - edged cutting dies, on - board hex wrench storage, and a 3 - year limited warranty. Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers.
Using the 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless Threaded Rod Cutter is easy. First, make sure you have a fully charged 18V LXT® Lithium - Ion battery. Insert the battery into the tool. Then, place the threaded rod you want to cut into the rod guide to stabilize it. Switch on the tool and start cutting. The automatic blade stop mechanism will return the blade to the open position once the cut is done, so you can continue easily. When using, always keep in mind to only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers. This helps protect the tool from overloading, over - discharging, and overheating. Also, don't try to cut rods larger than the max. cutting capacity of 3/8'. For maintenance, after each use, clean the tool with a dry cloth. Check the cutting dies regularly. If they're worn out, use the on - board hex wrench to change them. Store the tool in a dry place. With proper use and care, this tool will serve you well for a long time, backed by its 3 - year limited warranty.
