Description:

Get outside with Outdoor Adventure, a new series of cordless products that operate within the LXT system. Outdoor Adventure products feature advanced technology, delivering maximum performance and efficiency for the outdoors. Makita offers hundreds of products within the 18V LXT system so you can create your own adventure.The Outdoor Adventure 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah Battery charges faster and works longer than standard lithium-ion batteries, giving the Outdoor Adventure tools and equipment unmatched performance. The Outdoor Adventure 4.0 Ah battery combines more run time (35% more run time per charge than the Makita BL1830 battery) with a category-leading charge time of only 40 minutes, so it spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger.The Outdoor Adventure 18V LXT 4.0Ah battery (BL1840) is compatible only with Star Protection tools, indicated by the Star Symbol and/or Yellow Battery Receiver under the tool.Outdoor Adventure 18V Lithium-Ion batteries resist self-discharge so theyre ready for use even after long periods of storage. The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (sold separately) is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process to monitor current, voltage, and temperature. This advanced charging technology helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge. In addition, the Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster and more efficient charging, even in hot weather conditions.For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created STAR Protection Computer Controls. STAR Protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. Makita, the innovation leader in cordless tool technology, has the worlds cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V lithium-ion slide-style battery.

• EFFICIENCY - Integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator allows user to monitor battery charge
• INNOVATION - Reaches full charge in 40 minutes or less
• PERFORMANCE - Provides up to 35% more run time per charge compared to BL1830
• CONVENIENCE - Compatible only with Makita 18V Lithium-Ion tools with Star Symbol and/or Yellow Battery Receivers
• INCLUDES - 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery
• Integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator allows user to monitor battery charge
• Provides up to 35% more run time per charge compared to BL1830
• Reaches full charge in 40 minutes or less
• Compatible only with Star Protection tools, indicated by the Star Symbol and/or Yellow Battery Receiver under the tool
• Battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (-4F/-20C)
• Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating