This Makita combo kit is a great choice for outdoor clean - up. It includes a 18V LXT® brushless 13' string trimmer (XRU23Z), an 18V LXT® brushless blower (XBU03Z), one 18V LXT® 4.0Ah lithium - ion battery (BL1840B), and an 18V LXT® lithium - ion charger (DC18SD). The blower with a BL™ brushless motor can push out up to 459 CFM of air and reach 116 MPH air speed. Its cruise control lever on the variable - speed trigger helps manage power and run time. The in - line fan design makes it well - balanced and easy to hold. The string trimmer with a BL™ brushless motor spins up to 6,000 RPM. It has a high/low button for power control and a variable - speed trigger for precise cutting. The rapid - load bump & feed trimmer head lets you load the line in just three simple steps. With Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™), it can handle dusty and wet job sites. Star Protection Computer Controls™ safeguard the tool, battery, and charger from overloading, over - discharging, and over - heating. It comes with a 3 - year limited warranty. Zero emissions and low noise make it an ideal solution. It runs on an 18V LXT 4.0Ah battery that powers many tools in the LXT System. It's part of Makita's large 18V L System, known for fast - charging 18V lithium - ion slide - style batteries. Tools with the star symbol can use Makita® 18V LXT® lithium - ion batteries with Star Protection.
Using the Makita 18V LXT® combo kit is easy. First, charge the 4.0Ah battery fully using the included charger. It takes about 40 minutes. For the blower, just press the variable - speed trigger. You can use the cruise control lever to keep a steady power and extend run time. When using the string trimmer, select the high or low speed with the button according to your needs. The variable - speed trigger gives you control over the cutting speed. To load the line on the trimmer head, follow the three - step process: align, feed, and twist. As for maintenance, after each use, clean the tools to remove dust and debris. Wipe them down with a dry cloth. If the job site is very wet or dusty, the Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) helps protect the tool, but still make sure to clean it thoroughly. Check the battery regularly. Avoid overcharging it, and don't let it discharge completely. The Star Protection Computer Controls™ will protect the tool and battery from overloading, over - discharging, and over - heating. But always use the tools within their normal operating conditions. Remember, the kit comes with a 3 - year limited warranty, so keep your purchase receipt.
