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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Makita

12V Max CXT
Lithium-ion 3/8"
and 1/4" Square
Drive Ratchet Kit

The Makita 12V Max CXT Lithium-ion 3/8" and 1/4" Square Drive
Ratchet Kit, No. RW01R1, is designed to loosen nuts and take the nut
off the bolt. The ratchet features interchangeable 3/8" and 1/4" anvils
for versatility and has a variable speed of 0-800 rpm for a wide range of
fastening applications. The motor delivers 35 ft-lbs of maximum torque,
and when not engaged, the ratchet can be used manually. The lowprofile, lightweight design provides improved handling in tight spaces
and overhead applications. The kit includes the ratchet, 12V Max CXT
Li-ion 2.0Ah battery, charger, two anvils, and a tool bag.
Circle 109 on card, or enter at "e-inquiry"
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This tool reviewer says the torque and
speed are great; battery life is fantastic.
by Kayla Oschmann, Assistant Editor

THE REVIEW:

rom removing and reinstalling
bolts for brake calipers, to A/C
repairs and almost everything
in between, there wasn't much this
reviewer didn't use this cordless ratchet
on. For Brin Kline, owner of Assured
Auto Works in Melbourne, Florida, his
only concern after using the Makita
12V Max CXT Lithium-ion 3/8" and 1/4"
Square Drive Ratchet Kit, No. RW01R1,
is "not having more."
"If we're working on a vehicle, it's
likely that we're using this tool," Kline
says. "We used this tool a lot."
In addition to using the tool on bolts
and A/C repairs, Kline and his technicians also used the cordless ratchet on
steering systems, like tie rod clamps,
suspension work, and underwood repair.
"I absolutely loved the weight,
balance, size, and feel of the tool,"
K line notes, adding t hat it is
"very comfortable."
The Makita cordless ratchet delivers
35 ft-lbs of maximum torque, and when

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not engaged, it can be used manually - a
feature Kline enjoyed in addition to the
product's speed and long battery life.
"The torque is great, the speed is
great, and the battery life is fantastic,"
Kline states. "In scenarios where we
needed more than 35 ft-lbs of torque, we
[would] break the fastener loose manually and then use the power of the tool
to remove the fastener."
When the tool arrived, the only setup
needed was to install the preferred drive.
The battery was already charged for
immediate use. The tool came packaged
with two drive choices (1/4" and 3/8"),
battery, battery charger, canvas bag, and
a manual.
"I love the fact that it has two different

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drive options," Kline says.
Changing out the drive size wasn't as
easy as Kline had hoped, but he understands that if this were extremely easy to
change out, it might increase the chances
of the drive falling out during use. He
added, changing out the drive could
possibly get easier over time; however,
he would have to use it for a few more
months to see how it performs with
more wear.
As a recommendation, Kline would
like to see a quick interchange function
on the tool, such as a quarter-turn lever
that would lock and release the drive for
a quick yet secure interchange.
Overall, Kline found the Makita 12V
Max CXT Lithium-ion 3/8" and 1/4"
Square Drive Ratchet Kit, No. RW01R1
easy to use, adding this is one of the most
widely-used tools in his shop.

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