The XAG09Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake is a tool-only package that delivers corded grinding performance without the cord. Utilizing a Makita brushless motor, it provides longer run time, increased power and speed, and a prolonged tool life. It boasts Makita’s exclusive Automatic Speed Change™ Technology that auto-adjusts speed and torque during operation for optimal performance. What sets the XAG09Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake apart is the electric brake that halts the wheel in 2 seconds or less upon switch release, enhancing productivity and safety. Ideal for grinding, cutting, and sanding a wide range of materials including tile, concrete, pipe, conduit, and more.

Being part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries, this tool promises fast charge times, ensuring your tools spend more time working and less time charging.

The XAG09Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake features Makita’s Star Protection Computer Controls™. This communication technology allows the tool and battery to exchange real-time data and monitor conditions during use, preventing overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. The tool can also run on Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the Star Symbol™, signifying Star Protection inside.

The BL™ Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for an extended lifespan. Paired with the Automatic Speed Change™ technology, it ensures optimal performance. Active Feedback-sensing Technology (AFT®) enhances safety by shutting off the motor if the wheel’s rotation is suddenly forced to stop. The electric brake ensures maximum productivity by stopping the wheel in 2 seconds or less.

Additional features for operator convenience include a slide switch with lock-on, anti-restart protection, and a soft start for smoother startups and extended gear life. The XAG09Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake also features spiral bevel gears for efficient energy transfer, a rubberized soft grip for comfort, a 3-stage L.E.D. gauge to indicate battery charge level, and wire mesh intake covers to prevent debris entry.

Despite its compact design at only 14-1/4” long, the XAG09Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake, weighing just 5.7 lbs. with the battery (not included), offers reduced operator fatigue. With the addition of Star Protection Computer Controls™, it provides protection against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating.

When paired with the Rapid Optimum Charger (sold separately), it optimizes battery life by actively controlling current, voltage, and temperature during the charging process. Makita technology ensures the battery spends more time working and less time charging.

The XAG09Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake is compatible with Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries with a Star symbol (sold separately) and engineered with Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) for improved dust and water resistance, making it ideal for operation in harsh conditions. It comes with a 3-year limited warranty, ensuring durability and reliability. For optimal performance, it’s recommended to use only genuine Makita batteries and chargers.