The 40V max XGT® 24" Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer (GNU01) is a short shaft articulating hedge trimmer with commercial-grade design featuring 24" double-sided blades with 115° working range for trimming of overhead and low-lying hedges. The 24" Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer provides a powerful and portable tool that is up to 20% lighter than a gas equivalent model, but with none of the hassles including no pull starts, no mixing, and zero emissions. The GNU01 features a 24" dual action double-sided shear blade for optimal performance. For added versatility, it features 6 angle settings for efficient trimming of overhead and low-lying hedges with a 115° working range. The Makita-built brushless motor delivers up to 4,000 SPM for faster cutting, and the GNU01 delivers up to 65 minutes of run time on High with 40V XGT® 4.0Ah battery. It features 3 speed options (Low: 2,000 SPM, Medium: 3,000 SPM, High: 4,000 SPM) for power and runtime management. Convenience features include a commercial-duty gear case engineered for improved durability, a Grease fitting for improved maintenance efficiency compatible with an 18V LXT Grease Gun (XPG01, sold separately), and soft grip handle for improved access to different angles. XGT® is a system of equipment, tools, batteries, and chargers utilizing 40 max lithium-ion batteries. XGT® is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT® is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart and outlast the rest.

Features

• OUTPOWER: No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts
• OUTSMART: Weighs up to 15% less than gas models
• OUTLAST: 6 angle settings for efficient trimming of overhead and low-lying hedges; 115° working range
• 24" dual action double-sided shear blade for optimal performance
• Up to 80 minutes of run time on High with 40V XGT® 5.0Ah battery
• Makita-built Brushless Motor delivers up to 4,000 SPM for faster cutting
• 3 speed options (Low: 2,000 SPM, Medium: 3,000 SPM, High: 4,000 SPM) for power management
• Commercial duty gear case engineered for improved durability
• Grease fitting for improved maintenance efficiency compatible with XPG01 Grease Gun
• Soft grip handle for improved access to different angles
• Features Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) which is engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance in harsh job site conditions
• Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating

Specifications

• Power Equivalency (cc Gas) : 24
• Blade Length : 24"
• Blade Configuration : Double sided
• Blade Speed : 4,000 SPM
• Tooth Spacing : 1-1/2"
• Max. Branch Diameter : 1"
• Overall Length : 89-1/2"
• Net Weight (with battery) : 11.8 lbs.
• Net Weight (without battery) : 8.6 lbs.
• Shipping Weight : 21.26 lbs.
• Motor Type : Brushless
• UPC Code : 197050-006295
• Packaged Width (in) : 55.28"
• Packaged Depth (in) : 7.4"
• Packaged Height (in) : 7.91"

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