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Makita 30″ Hedge Trimmer, 18V X2 LXT

The Makita 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless 30” Hedge Trimmer Kit (model XHU08T) is part of Makita’s wide range of cordless outdoor power equipment. The XHU08T Hedge Trimmer has a 30″ blade for increased cutting capacity and a 5-position rotating handle for increased comfort when trimming vertically or at an angle. A Makita-built brushless motor delivers 4,400 SPM for faster cutting speed when set on the high speed option.

The cordless XHU08T has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there’s no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, and no air filter or muffler to clean. And there’s no need to drain the fuel for storage. Simply pickup your XHU08T, load an 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery, and the trimmer is ready to use.

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The Makita 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless 30” Hedge Trimmer Kit (model XHU08T) is part of Makita’s wide range of cordless outdoor power equipment. The XHU08T Hedge Trimmer has a 30" blade for increased cutting capacity and a 5-position rotating handle for increased comfort when trimming vertically or at an angle. A Makita-built brushless motor delivers 4,400 SPM for faster cutting speed when set on the high speed option.

The cordless XHU08T has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, and no air filter or muffler to clean. And there's no need to drain the fuel for storage. Simply pickup your XHU08T, load an 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery, and the trimmer is ready to use.

The XHU08T part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. 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.

CAPACITY : BL™ Brushless Motor delivers up to 4,400 SPM for faster cutting
COMFORT : 30" dual action double-sided shear blade provides increased cutting capacity
SPEED : 5-position rotating rear handle for increased comfort during vertical and angle trimming
CONTROL : Reverse function for clearing jams
INCLUDES : 2 ea. 18V LXT® 5.0Ah batteries and rapid charger

  • 30" dual action double-sided shear blade provides increased cutting capacity
  • 5-position rotating rear handle for increased comfort during vertical and angle trimming
  • 3-speed options (Low: 2,000 SPM, Medium: 3,600 SPM, High: 4,400 SPM) for power management
  • Variable speed trigger for increased operator control
  • Up to 2 hours of run time using an 18V LXT® 5.0Ah battery
  • Reverse function for clearing jams
  • Anti-vibration design for operator comfort
  • Tip guard protects the end of the cutter bar against hard surfaces
  • Features Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) which is engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance in harsh job site conditions
  • Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating
  • Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers
  • 3-year limited warranty on tool, battery and charger

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