It can cut up to 3-1/4″ wide and 5/64″ deep in one pass.
Carbide blades on this 2-blade cutter head give it more power and a smooth finish.
It weighs only 7.4 lbs. and has a lot of power for its size.
Product 1: A 14,000 RPM motor that is built for quick stock removal.
Product 2: A built-in L.E.D. battery charge level indicator lets the user see how much battery charge there is.
It takes less than 30 minutes for Product 2 to reach full charge.
It only works with star protection tools that have a star symbol and/or a battery receiver that is yellow.
Product 2: The battery stays charged and runs for a long time even when the temperature drops to 4°f/ 20°c in the winter.
Bare Tool + Battery is the styl.
In this case, the Makita XPK01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-1/4-Inch Planer comes with just the tool.
Model XPK01Z: Makita’s 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Planer (tool only). It has the same speed and capacity as a corded planer, but it’s easier to use. In the end, you get fast and accurate stock removal without having to use a cord. 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. 18V lithium-ion batteries from Makita have the fastest charge times in their categories because they work more and don’t have to wait as long to be charged.
For 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah, Makita BL1830B-2.
When you use Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, they charge faster and last longer than standard Lithium-Ion batteries. This gives you and your Makita cordless tools unmatched performance and productivity for the most demanding jobs. BL1830B: Makita’s 3.0Ah battery has the fastest charge time in its class, only taking 30 minutes to fully charge. This means it spends more time working and less time on the charger. It also has an L.E.D. charge level indicator that lets you know how much battery power is left. For cordless tools, Makita is the leader in new technology and has the world’s most complete line of tools powered by 18V slide-style batteries. There are only Star protection tools that can use the BL1830B. This is shown by a Star symbol and/or a yellow battery receiver that is under the tool. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries are resistant to self-discharge, so they can be used even after a long time in the closet. The Rapid optimum charger (sold separately) is a smart-charging system that talks to the battery while it’s charging to keep an eye on current, voltage, and temperature. This helps the battery last longer and charge faster. The charger comes with a built-in fan to keep the battery cool so that it can be charged faster and more quickly.
I like this machine very much. It quickly leveled my big hardwood work bench, including the end grain, without me having to do any work at all, and did it quickly. My hand plan had taken a long time, but this did the job in a short amount of time. I had a few slats that had squirrelly grain in them, and my jack plane had a hard time going over this area. It would chip out, but the Makita planer would smooth this out by taking small cuts and going slowly. This would get rid of the chip outs. That made a big difference in getting the top level.
It is light and easy to use, both on flat surfaces and on the sides. Chip exhaust only comes from one side, so if you have to go in a certain direction, like up or to the side, the chip exhaust comes right at you. It would have been nice if Makita had an elbow that would fit the exhaust port so you could direct where the dust and chips went. There is now a smaller dust hose that will fit it and that should help keep the chips from going everywhere.
