Build your own Makita tool kit with the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and rapid charger Starter pack (5.0Ah). Makita offers over 150 cordless tools and most are available as "bare tools" (tool only, no batteries or charger included). pick up the Starter pack, then purchase the 18V "bare tools" you need to get the job done . It's an ideal way to start building a Makita cordless tool line-up. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries resist self-discharge so they're ready for use even after long periods of storage. The Rapid optimum charger is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during charging to monitor current, voltage and temperature. This advanced charging technology helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge. The 18V Rapid optimum charger (dc18rc) have unparalleled charging efficiency so the batteries spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger