Landscapers and contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 18V LXT Brushless 14" Chain Saw Kit (XCU11SM1). with zero emissions, lower noise and considerably less maintenance, the XCU11SM1 is a welcome solution for a variety of cutting and trimming applications.The Chain Saw has a 14" guide bar and a variable speed trigger that delivers 0-1,516 FPM for increased cutting speed. It can perform up to 73 cuts in 4x4 cedar with one fully charged 18V LXT 4.0Ah battery. with the Makita outer rotor brushless motor, users get high power efficiency that is equivalent to a gas chain saw.It has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace and no air filter or muffler to clean. and there's no need to drain the fuel for storage. Simply pick it up, load an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and the saw is ready to use.Convenience features include captured bar nuts, lateral chain tensioning, a front hand guard engineered to actuate chain brake when engaged and a lock-off button for user convenience during transportation. There is also a rubberized soft grip top handle is engineered for the user to easily apply more even cutting pressure.