Makita has added two cordless jigsaws to its portfolio – the 40VMax XGT JV001G Top Handle Brushless Jigsaw and the 40VMax XGT JV002G Barrel Handle Brushless Jigsaw. The new models are the first jigsaws to join the manufacturer’s XGT battery platform.
Both models feature the company’s brushless motor technology designed to deliver constant speed control to manage the demands of tough cuts as well as pieces that require fine precision and control. Each provided up to 266mm stroke length.
The company says the jigsaws can cut up to 135mm thickness in wood, 10mm in steel and 20mm thickness in aluminium. The variable speed control dial and three orbital settings means users can match the appropriate speed to the application they are working on, choosing between 800 and 3,500 strokes per minute for the JV001G and between 0 and 3,500 strokes per minute for the JV002G.
Both models feature toolless blade change and the dust extraction port can be attached on either side of the foot, to minimise obstruction depending on the direction of work. Both also include twin LED lights with pre-glow and afterglow functions.
The JV001G and JV002G are also available with a range of accessories, including a suite of jigsaw blades, guide rails and bag, and guide rail connector.
Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita UK commented: “We are delighted to introduce the first jigsaw into our XGT portfolio. This is our most compact and comfortable cordless jigsaw to date, as well as our most efficient when compared to any of our other AC and DC jigsaws to date.”
