Makita Cordless Drill BDF452HW - 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2" Drills Kit
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Makita Cordless Drill BDF452HW - 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2" Drills Kit
Features
Lithium-Ion battery with the best power-to-weight ratio at 450 in. lbs. of torque and weighing only 3.5 lbs.
More compact design at only 8” long and weighs only 3.5 lbs. for less operator fatigue
All metal 2-speed transmission
Powerful 4-pole motor design with dual steel ball bearings
Batteries charge 4X faster in only 15 minutes
Ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control
Makita Lithium-Ion provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge and 16 firm holding contact terminals
15-minute Rapid Optimum Charger and battery communicates throughout the charging process using the built-in
chip in the battery and built-in CPU chip in the charger
The Charger also uses "Active 3 Control" for current control, thermal control & voltage control
15-minute Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work
Built-in LED light illuminates the work area
Accepts all Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries
Amazon.com Review
Experience the power and reduced weight of the new lithium-ion technology, without the high cost. Lithium-ion
cordless tools provide more power with less weight. This cordless drill-driver is a more compact, lighter-weight
version of the LXT 18 volt tool. It has a 1.5 amp hr battery, which is half the size of the LXT 3.0 Amp hr batteries. This
is not a light-duty tool by any means; it kicks butt in the 18-volt category. It boasts 450 in./lbs. of torque! You can
even use the longer run time 18-volt LXT 3.0 Amp-hr batteries in this tool (the higher the amp hr rating, the longer
the battery will last before it needs to be recharged).
This cordless drill weighs only 3.5 pounds, the lightest yet of any professional 18 volt. It has a comfortable grip and
excellent ergonomics, which is ideal for continual use. Located just above the trigger, are two "headlights."
Headlights refer to small LED lights that provide light where you need it most. I was skeptical about this feature,
thinking it was just another gimmick, but after using it for some time, I’ve come to depend on it. From lighting my
way to the house in the dark, when bringing the batteries/tools on cold nights to providing light in a dark cabinet,
closet, or under a desk, this a must-have feature. Rubber grips adorn the exterior of this tool and protect it during
impact if it falls. For all that you get with this tool package, the price is unbelievably low. This 18 volt is perfect for
the professional who needs a powerful cordless to use all day long.
This Makita drill also has the most advanced charging system available and it charges in only 15 minutes!
Generically, it’s called a "smart charging system." A computer chip inside the battery lets the charger know exactly
how to optimally charge the battery, to completely charge each cell within the battery and for maximum battery life.
Each battery is made up of smaller 1.2 volt cells. Often a battery will drain unevenly during normal use, at different
rates within these internal cells. A normal charger will stop charging the battery when one cell reaches maximum
capacity, not all of them. Once this happens once, it will continue to do so as long as you use the battery. What this
means is your 18-volt battery is now a 16- or 17-volt battery and it can drop even lower. A "smart charger" will
charge every cell independently until each cell is fully charged, so your 18-volt battery will remain 18 volts for its
entire life. This charger has a fan in it and blows air through the battery to cool it down before charging so the
battery can be charged right away, unlike other brands, where the charger waits until the battery cools, or even
worse attempts to charge a hot battery pack and damages it or decreases the life of the battery. These Makita
lithium-ion batteries will last longer than standard batteries and can be charged over 1200 times, as opposed to
the standard of 600 to 800 times, which alone can justify the slightly higher price tag. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
What's in the Box
Driver drill; compact lithium-ion batteries (2); 15-minute Rapid Charger; carrying case
From the Manufacturer
Try our new compact 18 Volt Lithium Ion Driver Drill kit. Makita built 4-Pole motor design with dual steel ball
bearings lasts 5 times longer and delivers 450 in./lbs. of torque. 18 Volt power with 12 Volt weight, Lithium-Ion
battery technology offers the longest run times, twice the battery life and is 40 percent lighter than competitive 18
V driver drills, weighs only 3.7 lbs. Kit batteries charge in only 15 minutes!
Makita Cordless Drill BDF452HW
18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2" Drills
Kit
Specifications
Maximum torque: 450 in.lbs/51 N m
Number of Speed Settings: 2
No load speed: 0-400.0-1,500 RPM
Overall length: 8"
Net weight: 3.5lbs
Watt Hours: 27.0
Battery (Ah): 1.5 (Li-Ion)
Accepts(Ah): 3.0 (Li-Ion)
Shipping Weight: 13.00 lbs.
In The Box
Two (2) Compact Li-Ion batteries (194309-1)
15-minute Rapid Charger (DC18RA)
Tool case (824774-7)