Best of all, users can remain in one battery platform, using the same fast-charging 18V batteries on the XAG12Z1 as they use across the Makita 18V LXT® cordless tool system. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.
Since we have no projects with metal cutting or grinding lined up, we decided to grab a quick piece of angle iron, fasten it to our workbench with clamps, and see how the Makita would handle one of the more common, and relatively tough, uses for this tool: cutting straight through the angle iron and smoothing out the cut edge. There’s a rotation lock on the top of the tool, and Makita includes a hefty disc-change tool that works really well at loosening the set nut for the disc. The primary advantage of this tool is the performance of a corded angle grinder without the need to drag a cord around with you.
