MAKITA 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 18 Gauge Offset Shear, Tool Only Store

The 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 18 Ga. Offset Shear (XSJ04Z, tool only) cuts up to 18 ga. mild steel and 20 ga. stainless steel and is capable of radius cuts up to 3”. These new shears are designed for HVAC, drywall, MEP, metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, roofing, and other trade segments.

It is equipped with a Makitabuilt brushless motor allowing for a high degree of power efficiency with an exceptionally high 3,000 SPM speed. The shear head rotates degrees with an easy pushbutton for various cutting positions. The trigger can be locked in the on position for continuous use and lockoff position requires two actions to start. This metal shear features a pistol grip for easy maneuverability and cast aluminum gear housing for less weight. The XSJ04 also features a builtin L.E.D. light and belt clip.

It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithiumion slidestyle batteries. Makita® 18V LXT LithiumIon 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 techFalselogy that allows the Star Protectionequipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, overdischarging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT LithiumIon Batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.