28 THE WORLD OF CLEANING
Makita Announces Eight New 18v Lxt
Compact Brushless Cordless Vacuums
Makita
For residential or light commercial
use, these new vacuums offer more
suction power and convenient
features. Makita U.S.A., Inc.,
manufacturer of innovative cordless
tools and accessories, is launching
new 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Compact
Brushless Cordless Vacuums –
XLC03, XLC04, and XLC05. These
hand vacuums are ideal for hard
floor, upholstery, vehicle, and
short pile carpet in commercial or
residential settings. All are available
in a kit or tool only option.
“The new Makita® 18V LXT
Brushless Cordless Vacuums are
compact and powerful cordless
vacuums with strong suction for fast
and efficient cleaning,” states Jenny
Feng, Senior Product Manager.
The ergonomic design and lighter
weight reduces operator fatigue,
without compromising performance.
Cordless vacuums eliminate tripping
hazards and potential marring.
Each vacuum comes with a crevice
nozzle and a flat nozzle, which
features a ball-and-socket for
maneuverability and access to hard
to reach areas. Disposal of debris is
quick and easy from the canister or
dust bag. Other features for these
compact vacuums include:
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• XLC03 - Available in black
and white variations with a
transparent teal, the XLC03
features a direct-disposal
canister and trigger with lock.
The powerful Makita-built motor
delivers up to 49 CFM, 25” of
lift, and 33 minutes of run time.
• XLC04 - The XLC04 is black
with a transparent teal, direct-
disposal canister and features
a 3-speed push button switch.
The powerful Makita-built motor
delivers up to 53 CFM, 31” of lift,
and 83 minutes of run time with
a 5.0Ah battery (sold separately).
• XLC05 - The XLC05 is available
in white with 3-speed push
button switch. This model offers
both a reusable and disposable
dust bag option. The powerful
Makita-built motor delivers up
to 53 CFM, 31” of lift, and 83
minutes of run time with a 5.0Ah
battery(sold separtely).
Star Protection Computer
Controls™
For improved tool performance
and extended battery life, Makita
created Star Protection Computer
Controls™. Star Protection is
communication technology that
allows the Star Protection-equipped
tool and battery to exchange data
in real time and monitor conditions
during use to protect against
overloading, over-discharging
and overheating. For increased
versatility, the tool can also be
powered by Makita® 18V LXT®
and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries
with the star symbol indicating Star
Protection inside.