Build your own tool kit with the 18-Volt Compact Lithium-ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack. Makita offers a wide range of cordless tools, with the option to purchase them in kits that include batteries and a charger, or as bare tools without batteries or a charger. By starting with the Makita Starter Pack, you can then select the specific bare tools you need to complete your projects. This is an ideal way to begin building your collection of Makita cordless tools. The Makita 18-Volt Lithium-ion batteries are designed to resist self-discharge, ensuring that they are always ready for use, even after long periods of storage. The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process. This allows it to monitor the current, voltage, and temperature, optimizing battery life and delivering a faster charge. The charger also features a built-in fan, which helps to cool the battery during charging, making the process more efficient, even in hot weather conditions. To enhance tool performance and extend battery life, Makita has developed Star Protection Computer Controls. This innovative communication technology allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time, monitoring conditions during use. This helps to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating, ensuring the longevity of both the tool and the battery. Makita is a leader in cordless tool technology, offering the largest line-up of cordless tools powered by 18-Volt lithium-ion slide-style batteries. The Starter Pack includes an 18-Volt 4.0Ah LXT lithium-ion battery (BL1840B) and an 18-Volt lithium-ion rapid optimum charger (DC18RC). The battery features an integrated LED battery charge level indicator, allowing you to easily monitor the battery charge. It provides up to 35% more run time per charge compared to the BL1830 battery and reaches a full charge in 40 minutes or less. The battery is also designed to deliver consistent power and run time, even in extreme temperatures