Powered by Makita's 18v LXT Lithium Ion Batteries, the DUH523 is an effective & user friendly Hedge Trimmer, featuring a cutting width of 15mm & a stroke rate of 1350spm. Hedges can be trimmed quickly with the DUH523's 520mm blade, plated with stain free, anti abrasion non-electrolyzed nickel for long lasting performance. Precise control & handling is provided by the trimmer's 5 anti-vibration cushions, designed to absorb excess kinetic energy from the motor-crank & blade, & by the DUH523's comfortable, rubberised soft grip handle. Blade replacement is simple, not requiring any disassembly of the housing, & an easily visible battery capacity warning light lets you know when recharging is required. Features & Benefits • Rubberized soft grip provides comfortable and sure grip • Non-electrolyzed nickel plated blade with anti-abrasion surface for long lasting coating • Anti-vibration structure; 5 cushions to absorb vibration from blade and motor-crank section • User-replaceable blade: can be removed without disassembling the housing • Battery capacity warning light • Battery protector circuit shuts off the power when battery is almost drained Specifications • Battery Voltage: 18v • Battery type: Makita LXT Lithium-ion • Strokes per Minute: 1350spm • Blade Length: 520mm • Noise sound pressure: 77 dB(A) • Noise K factor: 2.5 dB(A) • Blade type: Double Sided • Cutting diameter: 15mm • Vibration K factor: 1.5 m/sec² • Vibration no load: 2.5 m/sec² • Net weight: 3.3kg Contents • DUH523Z 18v Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Bare Tool) • No Battery • No Charger