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Binding: Tools & Hardware Brand: Makita EAN: 0088381076784 Label: Makita Manufacturer: Makita Model: BDF452HW Publisher: Makita Sales Rank: 21 Studio: Makita Features:
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Editorial Review: 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - As advertisedEverything I expected from Makita, so far. The driver came with two fully charged batteries, and in great condition for a factory reconditioned product. It is light and powerful, and the LED worklight is a nice addition. The compact size is very handy when working in tight quarters. The chuck covering is a little soft, and it got very scuffed up and is rough from doing some close work to a screw head. At least it looks used, now. The case is cheap and clunky, but I will be using ... Read More Rating:  - Best tool in my workshopI have had this driver-drill for about 9 months now. I am a hobbiest wood worker with limited time for doing projects. I just finished using the Makita for building a 7-ft high x 8-ft wide wall unit (shelving unit) that was completely screwed together using a pocket hole jig (another absolute must-have for even a novice woodworker). I built this out of MDF with poplar trim, so not the hardest stuff to work with by any stretch, but the unit handled it well. I actually had it all screwed together and ... Read More Rating: - Buy it!Never had a Makita before...had a Dewalt but the batteries finally died and VERY expensive to replace! Thought this might be a good replacement...IT IS DYNAMITE!! Has great power and IS LIGHT AS A FEATHER! Charges in minutes with fabulous quick charger. My wife couldn't use the Dewalt....way too heavy. This is easy for women who aren't weightlifers to use! Can't go wrong! Rating: - Battery IssuesIn two years light usage I have had two 1.5 Ah batteries show defective on the charger. Makita has stood behind the 12 month warranty and replaced the first battery at 11 months and when that battery read defective 10 months later, they replaced it free of charge. The drill itself is lightweight and an excellent medium duty drill. Rating: - Excellent tool, light/handy/great ergosBought it after the new house closed escrow, as I knew I'd need one. Short & sweet: Handles great, perfect fit in my hand, my wife's hand, etc. Very compact, and still a powerhouse. Keyless chuck: Solid, and very easy to manipulate. The 15-minute charge? No joke. LED light: More handy than I originally would have thought. Good flashlight in a pinch, as when the electricity is off in a dark work area. Battery life? Suffice to say that it isn't ... Read More |
