Makita ML180 18-Volt Pivoting Head Flashlight Review

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(More customer reviews)As an electrician, I use a flashlight almost everyday in and out of attics and crawl spaces,also for fishing wires. My boss had Makita cordless tools on the job so I figured for the sake of charging and interchanging batteries my cordless tool purchase should be Makita. I own the 18 volt combo pack:drill,reciprocating saw,circular saw,charger and The Flashlight. As with the other Makita flashlights on the truck,(both 14.4 volt)I found a problem with the design.The electrical contacts eventually(not long after my purchase) loosen up to the point of needing constant manipulation by way of moving the bulb portion (top half) of the flashlight.I wonder,.. what's the point of having an adjustable light, if you have to constantly keep moving the thing around to get the light to stay lit?
When it does work, I will say it's plenty bright, lasts long, fits well in your hand and stands well on it's own.
I don't recommend the flashlight (18v or 14.4v) to anyone frequently needing this tool on the job.

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.Makita ML180 18-Volt Pivoting Head Flashlight Includes 18 Volt Cordless Flashlight - ML180, (2) Flashlight Bulbs - A90261, Battery (193159-1) & Charger (DC1822) Sold Separately, Operating Manual

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Makita ML143 14.4-Volt Fluorescent Light Review

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(More customer reviews)This light came free when I purchased the drill driver combo. It is much better than the incandesant light I received from another Makita promotion. It will light up an attic or crawl space with ease. Just rember to have an extra battery with you, it goes out with NO warning does not flicker or go dim, just out! How can you complain about something for nothing, you can't! Tough light too. I have dropped it got it wet and it has not stopped working yet. I can't even remember how long I have had it and I have never changed the bulb. Look for drill/driver kits, this light is always free. If not 42 dollars light, 85 dollars battery 127 dollars? Drill/driver kit, two tools, two batteries, light and charger with a case. All for around two hundred dollars.
Free equals junk right, NOT with this light. I love it and use it all the time.

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Fluorescent Automotive Worklight - 14.4V Run time is a minimum of 80 minutes. Uses the same 14V (pod style) batteries that many other Makita cordless tools use. Battery and charger sold separately. Specifications: Voltage14.4v Run Time (Hours)4.6 (with 3.0 Ah Battery) Flashlight Part #ML143 Replacement Bulb #A-90978 Use with Pod Battery #, 1434, 1435, 1435F

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Makita BML185 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Flashlight Review

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(More customer reviews)Makita makes 2 different sets of Lithium-Ion tools.The 3.0 amp hour tools (LXT) and the 1.5 amp hour tools (compact).The LXT tools do not work with the "compact" batteries.This can be fixed easily though.The 3.0 amp hour batteries and the 1.5 amp hour batteries both give the same power.There are simply twice as many cells in the 3.0 battery than there is in the 1.5 battery which means that the 3.0 battery will last twice as long.Makita did some market research when they were going to first introduce the 1.5 batteries and found that if a customer put the 1.5 battery on the LXT tools, they tended to say that the tools themselves were no good because of the battery life when in fact it was the fault of the smaller battery.What they did is put a square of plastic on the LXT tools (where the battery slides on) to prevent the smaller battery to fit in the tool.That square does not exist on the 1.5 amp hour tools so the 1.5 amp hour tools will actually take both types of batteries.It is actually very easy to punch out that square of plastic and then be able to use your batteries with the flashlight or any other LXT tool that you may purchase (once the plastic squares have been punched out on the tools).Just be aware that they will last half as long as they would with the 3.0 amp hour batteries.I learned all of this from Makita so I can guarantee that this will not damage your flashlight, the battery, or any other LXT tool.

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Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Flashlight delivers high illumination to wherever the job takes you. The BML185 is compact and durable, and can be powered by a Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery (sold separately). It is built to accompany the rest of the Makita LXT Series tools to the job site.


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View largerBML185 FeaturesPOWER - High illumination Xenon bulb emits at 4,500 LuxCONTROL - 4-position pivoting headCOMFORT - Compact design with less weight and ergonomic gripPERFORMANCE - LXT Li-Ion batteries charge in 30 minutes, run longer and deliver 2.5X more cyclesBattery and charger not included
Tool SpecificationsRun timeup to 4 hoursBattery18V LXT Lithium-IonOverall length11-1/8"Net weight2.1 lbs. (w/battery)Rugged and Versatile Design
The BML185 features a four-position head that pivots for greater versatility. The flashlight has high illumination, emitting high power at 4,500 Lux with a Xenon bulb for extra brightness. It will run for up four hours on an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery (sold separately). The BML185 weighs just over two pounds (with battery, sold separately) with a compact design at 11-1/8 inches in length and an ergonomic shape that fits like a glove. It includes a shoulder strap and two Xenon flashlight bulbs. The BML185 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V Compact Lithium-Ion for cordless power in a more compact size.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-Year Warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
Makita BML185 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Flashlight, shoulder strap and two xeon flashlight bulbs (battery not included).

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