MAKITA INTRODUCES NEW BRUSHLESS CORDLESS REBAR CUTTER

Get up to 223 cuts of #5 rebar with one 18V LXT® 5.0Ah Battery.

July 26, 2019, La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools and accessories, is proud to introduce the new 18V LXT^® Lithium-Ion Cordless Rebar Cutter (XCS04). The XCS04 provides spark-free cutting of rebar and steel rod, and is ideal for cutting rebar in retaining walls, tilt-up walls, bridges, support columns, waterways and tanks, swimming pools, and more.

The XCS04 has a maximum cutting capacity of up to #5 (5/8”) rebar and effortlessly cuts the #5 rebar at a speed of 2.8 seconds.  Users can get up to 233 cuts of #5 rebar with the XCS04Z and one 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery.

Features of the XCS04 include an adjustable stopper that holds the rebar at 90° to the cutting blade, assisting with cutting stability. The cutting head rotates a full 360° for different cutting positions. The BL^™ Brushelss Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life. Other features include a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area and an ergonomic pistol grip handle with rubberized soft grip that provides increased comfort on the job.

The XCS04 utilizes the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries. Makita^® LXT^® Cordless System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries, takes a user from power tools to outdoor power equipment to get the job done. Makita^® 18V LXT^® 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^® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol indicating Star Protection inside.

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