Integrated LED battery charge level indicator allows monitoring of battery charge on all 4 batteries individually Integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator allows monitoring of battery charge on all four batteries individually But, if they have work requirements that favor long runtimes, they may need the benefits of owning the PDC01.

After using the PDC01 for a while, I think my initial reaction was correct. Folks will either buy or not buy, this tool on the basis of how they fall into either of these two camps.

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It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT® system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion batteries. Makita® 18V Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. Our do-it-yourself change over kits allow you to run your Makita gasoline generator on propane, natural gas, or all three. Your engine will last longer, start better in cold weather and even start next year when you go to use it in an emergency. The best part is, with one of our do-it-yourself kits you can change your engine from gasoline to propane or natural gas all by yourself. Makita designed in the flexibility to change between 18v and 36v tools by using either the 18V LXT Adapter or 18V X2 LXT Adapter (191A53-7 and 191A52-9, respectively). Connector cord compatible with 18V adapter, LXT® 18V X2 (36V) adapter and 40V max XGT® adapter (18V and XGT® adapter sold separately)

One feature I liked is that you can detach the power supply housing from the harness and use it as a standalone unit. However, the 1.7-meter cord length becomes the limiting factor in usability. For stationary tools that do not require much movement, the PDC01 can be set to the side and used. For such tools as miter saws, job lights, or a vacuum, this is a very useful feature. There is so much to like about the PDC01. I found nothing to dislike of the features/capabilities that it already has. But I know I want more features. Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating

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One reason we might have gotten this amount of runtime from 4 5.0 Amp-hr batteries is that Makita designed a load monitoring and load shifting capability into the PDC01, for improved tool performance and extended battery life.

In the case of an 18v tool, the Star Protection chooses the most-charged battery to use in the next cycle. Stan has been involved with Design and Construction in the commercial industry since 1975. He is currently the President of Design and Construction for a major St Petersburg, FL developer. Before that, he was a Project Executive for a prominent Boston Construction Manager, building high-rise apartment and office buildings. One of the hallmarks of his career has been innovative problem-solving. As Assistant Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Stan was instrumental in bringing the hydro mill slurry wall machinery and technology to Boston in the 1990s for use on the Central Artery Third Harbor Tunnel Project. Stan has been an avid woodworker since college and brings an innovative point of view to this field. Before Florida, he owned an 1886 farmhouse near Concord, Mass, and his skills and time were never idle for long. His barn and attached spaces serve as his ever-expanding workshop. Stan is a self-avowed tool hound. In 2013, Stan decided to design and build his own CNC router. This machine has become a centerpiece of his woodworking and craft focus. Stan will share many of the ways that this innovative technology has solved many current problems and how CNC will begin to impact the woodworking and home renovation businesses.

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XGT® is a new 40V | 80V max system of cordless equipment and tools. XGT outpowers, outsmarts, and outlasts the rest. Through Makita’s innovative engineering, the technology within XGT will lead to creating the equipment and tools of the future [Learn More] It is worth noting that you do not need to be overly sensitive about getting the PDC01 wet. Makita designed the tool with protection against water intrusion ( IPX4). Do not immerse it in water, but don’t worry about it getting caught in the rain. The answer to this question depends upon how the user feels about turning a cordless tool into a corded one? After that, the answer is simple. Many craftspersons would not want to do that because of how they work and how they use their tools. Those folks may not wish to buy the PDC01. We found the PDC01 is comfortable once you adjust it to your frame. Makita put a lot of care in the design because the excess strap material (for those on the thinner or smaller side of the scales) has Velcro straps to hold the excess length of straps.

While using the PDC01, I thought of a few enhancements that would make the PDC01 better for the way I work.

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If you have Natural gas available you would certainly agree that it is probably the most dependable fuel on earth. It seems that other than a severe earthquake, natural gas is always there. It does not gum up or go stale like gasoline. Makita EG5550A 5.5kW Petrol Generator High Performance by OHV Engine and AVR Alternator Please note this product will require a Pallet Delivery Service, please allow an extra 2-3 working days for estimated delivery. This is a case of a great device serving the needs of a specific group of users. The PDC01 is not for everyone that works with cordless Makita tools. But it really helps those that need it.