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I've found the best gas and battery models available to help you prep your lawn for the summer season from brands like DeWalt, Ego, Makita and more.
A common reason a battery is not charging is because it's not on the charger correctly. The Makita battery should slide into place horizontally and make a clicking sound when it's properly inserted.
This Makita model measures only 4.75 inches in length, yet it delivers 1,950 inches-pounds of torque. A similar Makita cordless drill has a length of 7.125 inches and 1,250 inches-pounds of torque. If ...
These are among the most popular Makita lawn mowers on the Which? website: Makita ELM3720X – a corded electric lawn mower best suited to cutting smaller lawns. Makita ELM3320X – this model has a ...
When it comes to Makita tools it’s important that you use batteries that won’t endanger you or the tool. Here is how to spot a fake Makita battery.
Makita has three different battery systems that can tackle all types of jobs. Here is what you need to know about its XGT, LXT, and CXT line of tools.
Canada recently experienced two of its worst wildfire seasons on record. More than five million hectares burned last year — the most ever recorded, aside from 2023, when wildfires scorched 16 ...
A Makita 18V LXT 5Ah Battery contains 10 2.5Ah 18650 cells. The Makita “40V” XGT 2.5Ah Battery contains the exact same 10 2.5Ah 18650 cells. Both have 90Wh. And yes, ...
For the time being, Makita has only announced availability for its new cordless microwave in Japan, where it will sell for ¥71,500, or around US $540.
The Makita DUB186Z is ideal if mobility is an issue, because it’s one of the lighter models we tested and has a compact body and thin nozzle. The combination of power, long run time and short charge ...
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