The Makita 12V CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer with Plastic Blade (model RU03ZX, tool only, batteries and charger sold separately) is a versatile and powerful solution with less weight for landscape cutting and trimming, but without gasoline. The XRU02Z delivers 10,000 RPM and up to 38 minutes of run time on a single charge of the 12V CXT® Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery (sold separately). It has several advantages over gas-powered trimmers: the RU03ZX has zero emissions and reduced maintenance, with no need for gas or oil. For users, the tool is always ready to use: simply load a fully-charged 12V CXT® Lithium-Ion battery and get to work. Versatility features include a telescoping shaft to adjust the length of the tool, a 180-degree rotating head with 5 adjustable positions, an adjustable loop handle, and more. It weighs only 4.2 lbs. with battery (sold separately). For longer run time, 12V max CXT® cordless tools are compatible with the 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion 2.0Ah and 4.0Ah batteries (sold separately). 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion batteries are engineered with a Battery Protection Circuit that protects against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating. It’s part of the expanding 12V max CXT® series, combining performance with superior ergonomics in a compact size. Up to 38 minutes of run time under no load using 4.0Ah battery BL1041B (battery not included). Telescoping shaft (32-7/8” to 46-3/4”) for optimum cutting position. Makita-built motor delivers 10,000 RPM for faster cutting. 180º rotating head allows the trimmer to convert to edger; 9” cutting width. Compact size is ideal for trimming and precise edging. Weighs only 4.2 lbs. with battery (battery not included) for reduced operator fatigue. Features Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) which is engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance in harsh job site conditions. Zero emissions and reduced maintenance; no need for gas or oil. Easy-loading bump and feed trimmer head for increased user convenience. Adjustable loop handle for convenient operation. Built-in lock-off lever for operator convenience. Battery and charger sold separately. 3-year limited warranty. Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers.

• SPEED - Makita-built motor delivers 10,000 RPM for faster cutting
• CONVENIENCE - Telescoping shaft (32-7/8” to 46-3/4”) for optimum cutting position
• INNOVATION - Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance
• COMFORT - 180º rotating head allows the trimmer to convert to edger; 9" cutting width
• INCLUDES - Includes tool only (battery and charger not included)
• INCLUDES w/ DETAILS - Single Cutter Trimmer Head (198847-5)