The Makita 12-Volt CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer with Plastic Blade (model RU03ZX， tool only， batteries and charger sold separately) is a versatile and powerful solution with less weight for landscape cutting and trimming， but without gasoline. The XRU02Z delivers 10，000 RPM and up to 38-minutes of run time on a single charge of the 12-Volt CXT Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah battery (sold separately). It has several advantages over gas-powered trimmers， the RU03ZX has zero emissions and reduced maintenance， with no need for gas or oil. For users， the tool is always ready to use， simply load a fully-charged 12-Volt CXT Lithium-Ion battery and get to work. Versatility features include a telescoping shaft to adjust the length of the tool， a 180° rotating head with 5 adjustable positions， an adjustable loop handle and more. It weighs only 4.2 lbs. with battery (sold separately). For longer run time， 12-Volt MAX CXT cordless tools are compatible with the 12-Volt MAX CXT Lithium-Ion 2.0 Ah and 4.0 Ah batteries (sold separately). 12-Volt MAX CXT Lithium-Ion batteries are engineered with a Battery Protection Circuit that protects against overloading， over-discharging and over-heating. Its part of the expanding 12-Volt MAX CXT series， combining performance with superior ergonomics in a compact size.