The barrel grip is small and weighs only 4.4 pounds, making it easy to move around.
Slide switch with a lock-on for the convenience of the person who is in charge of the machine.
Vent slots are made to direct air away from the user.
LED lights up red when it’s time to charge the battery, which means you need to do that.
It has a built-in L.E.D. protection circuit with over-torque control to keep the motor safe.
Style: Only Bare Tools.
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4″ Die Grinder (model XDG01Z, tool only) is fast and easy to use in a small package. It is made for a variety of metalworking surface-prep jobs, like grinding, smoothing, and cutting. Powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide battery, it’s part of Makita’s growing 18V Lithium-Ion series. This is the world’s largest line of cordless tools powered by a battery that slides. When you buy a Makita 18V LXT battery, it has the fastest charge time in its class. This means that the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger. The XDG01Z has a Makita-made motor that can do 25,000 RPM for faster grinding. The small design with the barrel grip weighs only 4.4 pounds (with the battery), and the stepped-neck design makes it great for working in small places. The slide switch has a lock-on feature that makes it easier for the person who is using it. Vents are built into the switch to direct exhaust air away from the person using it. The XDG01Z also has a solid aluminum housing that makes it more durable. In the XDG01Z, there is a built-in protection circuit with L.E.D. lights and over-torque to protect the motor. As a bonus, when it’s time to charge the battery, the LED lights up red. The XDG01Z is a great tool for a wide range of metalworking surface-prep applications because it’s small and easy to move around.
Wasn’t sure if I should buy this product at first. My main use is to grind weld beads in places where an angle grinder can’t get to. With my metabo die grinder, I couldn’t reach the weld beads. I was worried about how long my battery and power source would last, so I was afraid. On a complicated project yesterday and today, I used the tool a lot. There were a lot of curved surface intersections and tight places where the tool came in very handy. It was hard to weld. If I want to keep working, I can switch out two batteries at a time. This tool has enough power to grind down weld beads. I’m glad I bought it.
