Electric brakes bring the grinding or cutting wheel to a complete stop in two seconds or less, allowing for maximum production.
The Active Feedback-Sensing Technology (AFT) shuts down the motor if the wheel’s rotation is suddenly forced to come to a complete stop.
The Auto-start Wireless System (AWS) makes use of Bluetooth technology to communicate between the tool and the dust extractor, allowing for wireless power-on/off communication.
The Auto-start Wireless System (AWS) makes use of Bluetooth technology to communicate between the tool and the dust extractor, allowing for wireless power-on/off communication.
Makita XAG17ZU 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2″ / 5-1/2″ Makita XAG17ZU 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2″ / 5-1/2″ “Cutter/Angle Grinder with Electric Brake and AWS (Tool Only).
Only the tool is used in this style.
The 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder from Makita delivers corded grinding performance without the need for a cord “With an electric brake and AWSTM, a 5” cut-off/angle grinder can be used (tool only, battery and charger sold separately). Powered by a Makita Brushless motor, it provides extended run time, higher power and speed, and increased tool life. Makita’s exclusive automatic speed ChangeTM technology, designed specifically for the most demanding tasks, automatically adjusts speed and torque during operation to ensure optimal performance. Grinding and cutting a variety of materials such as tile, concrete, pipe, conduit, and more are made simple with the XAG17ZU grinder and cutter. It is fitted with auto-start wireless system technology, which allows for greater efficiency. When communicating wirelessly between the tool and the dust extractor, AwsTM makes use of Bluetooth® technology to do so (sold separately). When the awsTM-equipped XAG17ZU’s trigger is depressed, the awsTM-equipped dust extractor is activated. When the trigger is released, the dust extractor shuts down and shuts down completely. Aws is an intelligent communication system that avoids the need for cords and excessive noise because the dust extractor only operates while the tool is in operation. The machine also has additional features such as an electric brake that stops the grinding or Cut-Off wheel in less than 2 seconds and electronic torque control that turns the motor off when rotation speed drops unexpectedly, such as when the wheel is forced to come to a complete stop. The variable speed control dial allows manual RPM adjustment (3, 000 – 8, 500), allowing the user to match the speed to the application. It’s a part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, which is the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries and is set to become even larger in the near future. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion 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 on the battery indicating Star protection inside. This grinder is awesome. Way better than the models at Home Depot. None of those have variable speed which was a must for me. Very smooth and powerful and well balanced. I use it mostly for tile and stone polishing and it’s great for that.
