The Makita DUR368A has been designed to suit the needs of commercial end users looking for a high powered, quiet and easy to use alternative to a petrol alternative, without the compromise on power. It features a steel drive shaft for less vibration and longer life. This Makita DUR368AZ is supplied body only and requires 2x 18 volt LXT lithium-ion batteries to operate (sold separately). Comes supplied with a nylon wire head, 2x hex wrenches, accessory bag and shoulder strap. Features a "U-Handle" design as standard. Features: 3 Stage Speed Control � high, medium and low speed, can be changed by simply pushing a button on the easy to use LED display Reverse Switch � tangled grass clippings can be removed by slow reverse rotation of the cutting tool (automatically stops after three seconds) by pressing button and pulling trigger XPT � extreme protection technology, is an advanced series of seals and channels to direct dust and moisture away from critical components Active-feedback technology � when used with metal blade (optional) hit a solid object like a tree stump or fence, the sudden decrease in rpm triggers the brake, stopping kickback occurring 18Vx2 Brushless Motor � powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries providing 36V of power and runtime without leaving the 18V platform U-Handle Design � designed so that the centre line of the handle bars stays aligned with the users centre of gravity Automatic Torque Drive � will automatically increase the torque of the motor when increased load is detected Counterclockwise Blade Rotation � blade rotation is the same as petrol brush cutters making it comfortable for traditional users Bare Tool - No Batteries or Charger Supplied