The Makita 18 V LXT® Lithium-Ion sub-compact brushless cordless driver-drill (model XFD11R1B) is a drilling and driving solution with significantly less weight. The 18 V sub-compact driver-drill is part of a new class of compact, with the size and weight of lower voltage tools but with the performance, power and compatibility of 18 V. The expansive breadth-of-line of the Makita 18 V LXT® Series means an 18 V battery from any LXT® tool will power the 18 V sub-compact driver-drill. It has an efficient brushless motor with two speed settings and dual LED lights to illuminate the work area. At only 6-3/8 in and 2.8 lb (with 2 Ah battery) it is a drilling and driving solution with superior comfort and handling. It's part of Makita's expanding 18 V Lithium-Ion system, the world's largest cordless tool system powered by 18 V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18 V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18 V LXT® and compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.