The XRU02Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer is the ultimate solution for your landscape cutting and trimming needs, providing the flexibility of cordless operation and avoiding the inconvenience of gasoline.

Part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, the world’s largest cordless tool lineup powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery, the XRU02Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer takes advantage of Makita’s fast-charging batteries. These batteries hold the record for fastest charge times in their categories, ensuring maximum productivity with minimal downtime.

With the inclusion of Makita’s Star Protection Computer Controls™, this tool guarantees improved performance and extended battery life. This technology enables the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to prevent overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. For added versatility, the XRU02Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer can also operate with Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries, indicated by the star symbol on the battery signifying Star Protection inside.

The XRU02Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer delivers a powerful 7,800 RPM and up to 45 minutes of run time on a single charge of the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah battery (sold separately). It offers several advantages over gas-powered trimmers: zero emissions, reduced maintenance, and no need for gas or oil. It’s always ready to go – just load a fully-charged 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery and start trimming. The versatile XRU02Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer comes equipped with a telescoping shaft to adjust the length, a 180-degree rotating head with five adjustable positions, an adjustable loop handle, and more. Weighing only 6.4 lbs. with battery (sold separately), it’s light and easy to handle.

Ideal for trimming and precise edging, the XRU02Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer features a 180° rotating head, allowing it to convert into an edger. The telescoping shaft adjusts from 48-1/2” to 56-1/2” for optimal cutting position, and the 5-position pivoting head lets you adjust the cutting angle in tight spaces. The Makita-built motor delivers 7,800 RPM for faster cutting, and it can run up to an hour with an 18V LXT® 5.0Ah battery (not included). An adjustable loop handle ensures convenient operation, and it includes an easy-loading bump and feed trimmer head with a metal-reinforced bump knob. Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™, it comes with a 3-year limited warranty. Remember to use only genuine Makita batteries and chargers for best performance.