Makita BL1840BSC2 18V 4.0Ah LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack with Integrated LED Battery Charge Level Indicator and STAR Protection Computer Controls

<div>Build your own Makita tool kit with the Makita BL1840BSC2 18V 4.0Ah LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack. Impact-resistant outer case and shock-absorbing inner-liner are engineered to protect the battery. Sixteen contact terminals maintain a constant connection with the tool to help prevent power loss or fluctuation, even during high-vibration applications. It powers 18V LXT, 18V Compact Tools and 36V (18V X2) LXT Tools.</div><div><b>Compatibility</b></div><div>Compatible only with Star Protection tools, indicated by the Star Symbol and Yellow Battery Receiver under the tool.</div><div><b>Lithium-Ion Battery</b></div><div>Makita 18V Lithium-Ion battery resists self-discharge so they’re ready for use even after long periods of storage. It reaches a full charge in 90 minutes. Battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (minus 4-degree Fahrenheit and minus 20-degree Celsius).</div><div><b>Smart Charging System</b></div><div>The Standard Charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. The charger is a smart charging system that communicates with the battery during charging to monitor current, voltage, and temperature. Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time.</div><div><b>Improved Tool Performance</b></div><div>For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. </div>

• Efficiency: The Makita BL1840BSC2 18V 4.0Ah LXT Battery and Charger Starter Pack consists of 18V LXT battery that reaches a full charge in 90 minutes
• Convenience: Integrated LED battery charge level indicator allows user to monitor battery charge
• STAR Protection Computer Controls: The STAR Protection Computer Controls protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating
• Self-Discharge Resistance: Makita 18V Lithium-Ion battery resists self-discharge so they’re ready for use even after long periods of storage
• Advanced Charging Technology: The charger is a smart charging system that communicates with the battery during charging to monitor current, voltage, and temperature and advanced charging technology optimizes battery life and deliver a faster charge