Introducing the XAG21ZU Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Paddle Switch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake and AWS®. With Electric Brake and AWS® technology, it delivers corded grinding performance without the cord. The tool, powered by a Makita brushless motor, provides longer run time, increased power and speed, and extended tool life. Makita’s exclusive Automatic Speed Change™ technology ensures optimal performance by automatically adjusting speed and torque during operation for the most demanding tasks.

The XAG21ZU Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Paddle Switch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake and AWS® excels at grinding and cutting a broad array of materials, including tile, concrete, pipe, conduit, and more. For improved efficiency, it incorporates Auto-Start Wireless System (AWS®) technology, allowing wireless communication between the tool and dust extractor via Bluetooth®. The dust extractor powers up when the AWS®-equipped tool’s trigger is engaged and powers down upon trigger release, ensuring a cleaner and quieter work environment.

In addition to this, the XAG21ZU Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Paddle Switch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake and AWS® includes an electric brake that halts the grinding or cut-off wheel in under 2 seconds. An Electronic Torque Control mechanism prevents potential tool damage by shutting off the motor if rotation speed suddenly drops or the wheel is forcibly stopped. It also features a variable speed control dial for manual RPM adjustment (3,000 8,500) to match the speed to the application.

The XAG21ZU Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Paddle Switch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake and AWS® is a key part of Makita’s growing 18V Lithium-Ion system – the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. These Makita batteries boast the fastest charge times in their class, ensuring more time is spent working than charging.

To enhance tool performance and battery life, Makita incorporates Star Protection Computer Controls™. This technology allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to safeguard against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. For added flexibility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol, indicating Star Protection inside.

The XAG21ZU Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Paddle Switch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake and AWS® weighs only 5.7 lbs. with the battery (not included), features a compact 15″ length, and a rubberized soft grip for increased comfort and reduced fatigue. The Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) enhances dust and water resistance, ensuring operation under harsh conditions.

The XAG21ZU Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5” Paddle Switch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, With Electric Brake and AWS® comes with a 3-year limited warranty and requires the use of genuine Makita batteries and chargers. Battery and charger are sold separately.