๐ Straight design provides more control and high maneuverability for easy cutting operation ๐ Compact and lightweight design for easy handling and high maneuverability ๐ High cutting capacity: cuts up to 1.6 mm thick mild steel sheet ๐ Cuts up to 16 ga. mild steel, 18 ga. stainless steel and easily cuts through 22 ga. spiral duct seams ๐ Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 4,300 strokes per minute for faster cutting ๐ High performance double blade design minimizes material distortion and produces clean cuts with minimal burrs ๐ Radius cutting capability allows for easy turns and circular cutting applications ๐ Anti-restart function with warning lamp for safety ๐ Built-in alert light provides overload motor protection warning and low battery recharge warning for operator convenience ๐ High performance shear blade ๐ Slide switch with lock-on capability for continuous operation ๐ On-tool storage for hex wrench ๐ Externally accessible brushes for greater serviceability ๐ Battery protection circuit protects against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating