This LED switch is also the lock / unlock switch for the router. The lights are situated on either side of the collet and are controlled by a separate electronic switch. NEW to this tool is the addition of two bright, and well placed LED lights. with battery, and the battery pack is located on top of the tool which makes sense for balance, since this is a sliding tool. This router measures 8-7/8″ tall weighs 4.6 lbs. The new 18V LXT Router has a durable aluminum housing, and a rubber over-mold that really allows you to grip the motor housing. Seeing a battery on a router is a bit strange, but a VERY welcomed sight. Clearly Makita is thinking about its tool users, and making the transition to go cordless more cost-effective and cheaper. That’s not only smart, but a nice thing to do. Not only is it a similar looking router but it will provide you with similar performance to its corded version. That means that all the expensive accessories, like plunge bases, tilt bases, guides and dust shrouds, that guys already own, will FIT the cordless router. The exciting thing about this new cordless router, besides being cordless, is that is a mirror image to the corded RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router. These days, so many people are using compact routers do the lion share of their routing applications. This router is geared toward the Pro contractor. We recently took the MAKITA 18V LXT brushless cordless compact router XTR01Z to the jobsite and for some testing in our shop. Lately, MAKITA’s goal is to only launch new, cordless tools of they were equal to or better than their corded version. Who would’ve guessed, back then, that cordless tools would be as powerful as their corded brethren. To prove this just think back to your first miter saw, table saw or slide pack drill and I’d bet it was a MAKITA for most of you. If you’ve been a carpenter for at least 20 years you know that MAKITA’s lineage is with the carpenter and woodworker.
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