Cutting up to 1/2″ thick cement board quickly and efficiently while producing less dust.
The BL Brushless motor is designed to run cooler and more efficiently, resulting in a longer life span; it delivers variable speeds ranging from 0-3,000 SPM.
The ergonomically designed rubberized D-handle has been optimized to provide increased comfort while working on the project.
For increased comfort in a variety of cutting positions, the tool-free shear head rotates 360 degrees.
The cutting head is made of precisely milled steel, which ensures that blades cut cleanly and straightly every time.
Designed to cut cement board for exterior siding, backer board, or floor underlay with minimal dust, the 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless Fiber Cement Shear (XSJ05Z, tool only) is equipped with a brushless motor. Designed for cutting cement board for bathroom tile, floor underlay, and exterior siding, the cordless shear is lightweight and portable.
The XSJ05 is equipped with a brushless motor manufactured by Makita, which provides a high degree of power efficiency while operating at an exceptionally fast 3,000 SPM speed. It is equipped with replaceable cutting blades that can be reversed to provide new cutting edges and extend the life of the blades.
The shear head can be rotated 360 degrees with the push of a button, allowing for a variety of cutting positions. The shear has a cast aluminum gear housing, which helps it to be lighter. Using a variable speed trigger allows you to have more control over the process. The trigger is equipped with a power switch that is locked out, requiring two actions to turn on the power. This metal shear is equipped with an ergonomic D-handle grip as well as an in-line motor for increased maneuverability and precision cutting. Other features include a built-in L.E.D. light and a belt clip, among other things.
As part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries, this tool is a part of the company’s expanding 18V LXT System. Due to the fact that Makita® 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their respective categories, users can spend more time working and less time waiting for their batteries to recharge.
Makita developed Star Protection Computer ControlsTM in order to improve tool performance while also extending battery life. Star Protection is a type of communication technology that allows a tool and battery that are both equipped with Star Protection to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions while in use in order to prevent overloading, over-discharging, and overheating from occurring. The tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries, which have a star symbol on the battery to indicate that the battery contains Star Protection. This provides greater versatility.
Everything about it is appealing, with the exception of the fact that it produces a rougher cut than saw blades. Even if you use a pre-painted product, where the edges must be coated after they are cut, the edge will be much rougher and more difficult (and time consuming) to paint.
