The 18 V LXT® brushless cordless 3-1/4 in planer, AWS™ capable, tool only (XPK02Z) is engineered for door and window installers, finish carpenters, deck installers, remodelers and general contractors seeking a brushless cordless planer. The planer delivers 12,000 rpm for fast stock removal. It will plane up to 3-1/4 in wide and 1/8 in deep in a single pass. A Makita-built brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life. A two-blade cutter head and double-edge carbide blades for added performance and a smooth finish. Other features include a spring-loaded stand to elevate the base and protect the blades and work piece and a click-depth adjustment knob has an easy-to-read scale with settings from 0 to 7/64 in for precise depth adjustment. In addition, the precision-machined aluminum base is engineered for increased planning accuracy and offers three chamfering groove options. Chip ejection can be directed to either side of the tool for convenience. The blade setting system is engineered for fast blade installation, with an electric brake for maximum productivity. The Makita® LXT cordless system, the world's largest cordless tool system powered by 18 V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries, takes a user from power tools to outdoor power equipment to get the job done. Makita 18 V LXT batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.