The Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 16-Gauge Straight Shear (model XSJ02Z, tool only) combines high speed and increased maneuverability in a compact size with less weight. The XSJ02Z has a Makita-built 4-pole motor with 4,300 strokes per minute for faster cutting, yet it weighs only 5.1 lbs. (with battery, sold separately) for better control in cutting steel and stainless steel sheet metal. The XSJ02Z features a high performance double blade design that minimizes material distortion and produces clean cuts with minimal burrs. It will cut up to 16-Gauge mild steel, 18-Gauge stainless steel and 12-Gauge aluminum. For increased application versatility it has a radius cutting capability of 9-7/8 in. Dia. Convenience features include a barrel grip design, rubberized soft grip handle and a slide switch with lock-on capability for continuous operation. Its part of Makita’s expanding 18-Volt Lithium-Ion system, the worlds largest cordless tool system powered by 18-Volt Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18-Volt 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.
- Cuts up to 16-Gauge mild steel, 18-Gauge stainless steel and easily cuts through 22-Gauge spiral duct seams
- Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 4,300 strokes per minute for faster cutting
- Compact barrel grip design with rubberized soft grip enables 1-handed operation in various orientations
- High performance double blade design minimizes material distortion and produces clean cuts with minimal burrs
- Radius cutting capability allows for easy turns and circular cutting applications
- Anti-restart protection is designed to prevent motor start up when battery is inserted with switch locked on
- Built-in alert light provides overload motor protection warning and low battery recharge warning for operator convenience
- Slide switch with lock-on capability for continuous operation
- Solid aluminum housing for added durability
- Externally accessible brushes for easy
- On-board wrench storage for quick and easy blade adjustment or replacement
- Equipped with Star Protection computer controls to protect against overloading, over-discharging, over-heating
- Rapid optimum charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature (battery and charger sold separately)
- Rapid optimum charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging (battery and charger sold separately)
- Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time, so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger (battery and charger sold separately)
- Compatible with Makita 18-Volt lithium-ion batteries with a star symbol (battery sold separately)
- Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers
- 3-year limited warranty
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Loma Cremin (verified owner) –
I have only used it a few times.It worked great.Light weight easy to see were your cutting and no cord to get in the way or get hung up
Rosalind Feest (verified owner) –
Amazing. Clean, smooth cuts. Ergonomic. Grip could be a bit smaller, and thumb switch could be a bit smoother, but overall excellent tool.
Tamara Russel (verified owner) –
IT IS JUST WHAT I WANTED TO DO THE JOB I NEEDED DONE
Shanie Kessler (verified owner) –
Bought it to cut metal siding for pole buildings. It does excellent on cutting parallel with the ribs. It will not cut across the ribs. Still need to use tin snips or nibbler for that.
Katherine Hudson (verified owner) –
Perfect for on the job when power isn’t close by. Cuts nice and fast on 18 gauge sheet metal.
Dejon Prohaska (verified owner) –
I really like this Makita shear. I usually cut 26-22 gauge and it always works great.