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February 22, 2021
It’s the tool that Makita lovers have been crying out for, and it might be arriving in the UK very soon - get ready for the DMR300 & DMR301 cordless Bluetooth Makita radio chargers and speakers!
Soon to be launched elsewhere in the world, these products will allow Makita lovers in the UK to play music through their job site speaker AND charge their 18v LXT or 10.8v/12v Max CXT batteries at the same time, by inserting the battery cartridge into the radio and powering it by plugging the AC power adaptor into the mains.
The on-screen battery capacity indicator lets you know how much the battery is charged, lighting up fully when it has reached maximum capacity. You can then use the battery it has charged to power another tool, reducing downtime and the need for additional plug sockets for conventional chargers - or make your radio more portable and versatile by unplugging from the mains and moving around the job site as needed.
There are two models of the radio
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February 01, 2021
The DeWalt 18v platform is about to offer more power than ever before with their new FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE range of tools.These new tools feature FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE technology, which includes new brushless motors with stronger magnets and increased copper in the outer windings, plus a brand new electronic module. The smart thing about this new electronic module is that it recognises what type of battery pack is being used in the tool, and can draw more current and adjust the power output accordingly. This means that when you use a high performance XR FLEXVOLT battery pack with a FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE tool, as opposed to a standard 18v battery, you get much more power!
DeWalt’s 18v range is their largest cordless system, and provides enough strength and runtime to complete most standard applications quickly and easily. But, for those of you who regularly need extra power from your tools to complete tougher tasks, the new FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE range is ideal. These new tools leverage
