Makita 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Cordless 16 Gauge Nibbler (Bare Tool)
PERFORMANCE : Makita-built motor delivers 1,900 SPM
CAPACITY : Ideal for cutting roofing sheet metal at thicknesses up to 16 gauge
VERSATILITY : Die holder rotates 360° to meet demands of cutting direction
CONVENIENCE : Convenient chip disposal is below cutting material to minimize damage to cutting surface
INCLUDES : Tool only (battery and charger not included)
Capacity (aluminum, ga.) : 12 ga.
Capacity (mild steel, ga.) : 16 ga.
Capacity (stainless, ga.) : 18 ga.
Cutting Radius (inner edge) : 1-3/4″
Cutting Radius (outer edge) : 2″
Strokes Per Minute (variable speed) : 0 – 1,900 SPM
Battery : 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion
Overall Length : 12-3/8″
Net Weight (with battery) : 4.8 lbs.
Power Type : Cordless
Type (Shears & Nibblers) : Nibbler
Form Factor (LXT) : 18V LXT®
Motor Type : Brushed
Makita-built motor delivers 1,900 SPM for faster and smooth cutting
Ideal for cutting roofing sheet metal at thicknesses up to 16 gauge
Die holder rotates 360° to meet demands of cutting direction
Convenient chip disposal is below cutting material to minimize damage to cutting surface
Cutting radius: inner edge 1-3/4”; outer edge 2”
Battery capacity warning system turns light solid red and automatically stops motor to notify user that battery needs to be replaced (battery and charger sold separately)
Anti-restart protection prevents motor start up when battery is inserted with switch locked on
Rubberized soft grip for improved comfort
Lock-on sliding switch for continuous operation
Built-in thickness gauge for convenience
Externally accessible carbon brushes for greater serviceability
Easy punch and die replacement for reduced down time on the job
Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating
Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature (battery and charger sold separately)
Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging (battery and charger sold separately)
Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger (battery and charger sold separately)
Compatible with Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries with a Star symbol (battery sold separately)