DIY Trade News Oct 2013 | Page 118

Power tools Power Tools First Li-Ion Hammer Drill Driver to Maktec Power, Accuracy, Durability Makita has added a 14.4V lightweight Lithium-Ion Hammer Trimmer/Router Kit. High durability and accuracy are achieved by Driver Drill to its Maktec brand, which targets the Tradesman” in using aluminium for the body housing, and the soft start, negates southern Africa. The Maktec MT080E is manufactured to the same any start up shock. This model has a flat-top design and horizontally high quality and safety standards as Makita and carries a 24 month installed power supply cord so it provides stability for easy bit warranty. changes. Three bases are supplied with this kit, and changing the The action of a hammer drill allows for rapid vibrations that chip away at the concrete while the chuck continues to rotate driving the bit into the material. A push button type reverse switch makes it Makita has developed the Makita RT0700CX2 Compact base is simple, as it has standardised intervals between the base plate setting screws enabling you to use various base plates for a wider range of applications. easy to back-out screws etc with little or no effort at all. It has a soft The Trimmer base has a round base assembly for smooth and rubberized grip, which provides more control and reduces fatigue. fast cutting. The Plunge base allows for precision cutting depth The MT080E gives the user the flexibility to drill and work where adjustment with a plunge capacity of 0–35mm, facilitating a router there is no power or limited access to power. application. The motor unit, trimmer, tilt and plunge base are Specs: Blows per minute: 0-21 000 (high speed), 0-6 000(low speed) Weight: 1.7kg Charge time: 60 minutes Capacity: 25mm (wood), 10mm (steel) Torque settings: 16 Distributor: Rutherford-Makita Tel: 011-878-2600 118 HARDWARE AFRICA 2013 supplied in a square-shaped tool bag which enables you to store everything you will need in one place. Specs: Weight: 1.8kg Power cord: 2.5m Motor: 710W Collet: 6.35mm Distributor: Rutherford-Makita Tel: 011-878-2600