18V LXT® Lithium‑Ion Compact Brushless Cordless Band Saw

The Makita 18V LXT® Compact Brushless Cordless Portable Band Saw (XBP04Z, tool only) offers powerful cordless metal cutting in a compact size. With a design perfect for one - hand use in tight spots and overhead jobs on various metals, it's a great choice. The BL™ Brushless Motor provides a 0 - 630 ft./min. variable blade speed for faster, more efficient cuts. Constant speed control keeps the speed stable under load. This saw has many useful features like overload protection, an L.E.D. light, and a 'tool - less' blade change lever. It has a 2 - 5/8' x 2 - 5/8' cutting capacity, making it suitable for multiple materials. It's compact (15 - 1/2” long) and light (7.9 lbs. with battery, battery not included), and comes with Star Protection Computer Controls™. Compatible with Makita 18V Lithium - Ion batteries with a Star symbol, it has a 3 - year limited warranty. Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers.

Using this Makita band saw is easy. First, make sure you've got a compatible Makita 18V Lithium - Ion battery with a Star symbol (battery and charger sold separately). Insert the battery, and you're ready to start. Use the variable speed dial and trigger to match the speed to your cutting task. For one - hand operation in tight spaces or overhead work, it's designed to be very handy. When cutting, use the adjustable stopper plate for better material support. Remember to use the catch bar to avoid accidental follow - through during repetitive cuts. As for maintenance, keep the blade clean and sharp. You can use the blade tracking dial to adjust the blade for better cutting performance. Check the battery charge level using the integrated 3 - stage L.E.D. light indicator. Always use genuine Makita batteries and chargers to ensure the saw works well and to protect it from overloading, over - discharging, and over - heating. Also, follow the 3 - year limited warranty terms. And don't forget, only use blades that are 32 - 7/8' x 1/2'.