Makita DC18RC Charger 18 Volt 3.3 Ah (German Import), Black

• Makita rapid optimum charger communicates with the batteryâ€s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature
• Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time
• Optimizes battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature
• Charges an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah battery in only 30 minutes
• Charges an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery in only 40 minutes

Makita LXT is the world's largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. At the heart of the Makita 18V LXT System is the efficient Rapid Optimum Charger. The Rapid Optimum Charger offers key advantages for Makita 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool users. The exclusive built-in fan cools the battery (sold separately) by forcing air through the battery's air vents during the charging process for faster charging. The charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. The result is category-leading battery charge times, which means the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger. (Note: also charges 14.4 V Lithium-Ion batteries)