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Your cart is empty.The 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Grass Shear with Hedge Trimmer Blade, Tool Only (XMU04ZX), is a compact and cordless solution for grass trimming and cutting. Easily change from grass shear to hedge trimmer for minor hedge trimming. The XMU04ZX has dual blade action and a wide 6-5/16” cutting width and delivers faster blade speed (2, 500 strokes per minute/SPM) than the previous model. When using a fast-charging 18V LXT 5. 0Ah battery (sold separately), users will get up to 200 minutes of run time on a single charge. It has 3-stage adjustment so the cutting height can be matched to the application. Additional features include a rubberized soft grip handle, tool-less blade changing, non-electrolyzed nickel-plated blades to resist staining and rusting, and a compact size at only 4. 1 lbs. (with battery, sold separately). It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V LXT 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 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.
Rex Kramer
August 20, 2025
I bought this tool to deal specifically with my horrifically overgrown ornamental grasses (about 4' round on each). Given the way my yard is laid out, "hacking" them down with hedge trimmers makes a huge mess. With this tool, I am able to get underneath the 3' tall grass blades and sort of sheer the plant like a sheep. Takes about 30 minutes per plant, but it results in very little mess and I can almost take the plants down to the ground with two huge bails to dispose of. After cutting two plants, the 4AH battery still has half a charge. The only thing I'd recommend on a job like this is to strip the tool of all guards (they get in the way) and bring a kneeling pad.I went with Makita primarily for the brushless motor. The entire tool is VERY easy to hold and handle. Even with a larger battery the whole thing is very light. I wasn't going to trust some $39 Ryobi tool to be stout enough to do what I wanted. The hedge trimmer attachment works good as well. My only gripe is the placement of the trigger safety. It's awkward to engage.
RS
August 7, 2025
As of this 2023 summer season, I have become a die-hard Makita fan thanks to contractors that were working at my house. They had a little Makita blower that they used to blow off sawdust from my porch at the end of every day and I fell in love with it. I got one as a requested Mother's Day gift and I use it to blow off my porches most every day - LOVE it! As a result of that love, I then purchased this trimmer as I needed a small trimmer that is easy to use and control for some shrubs I have that are not conducive to my husband's large trimmer (YIKES!). So, based on the personal reviews and the blower, I decided on this trimmer and I couldn't be happier! I used it last week to trim several shrubs and it did an amazing job! Light weight, easy to control, has great safety features and a Makita battery lasts way longer than other brands of battery operated tools I own. You get what you pay for and Makita is not cheap but it's WORTH IT on so many levels! Happy Customer here!
Ken K.
July 29, 2025
This unit is well made and powerful. It appears to be thrifty with power, but I expect Makita tools to be more well thought out than the competition for the extra cost to purchase it. Changing to the hedge clipper is not difficult but detailed and somewhat tedious. You really want to be able to unplug one and plug in the other attachment to proceed. Not so. Tools are needed and the grease can get messy as you flip parts over and do what is needed. Works well afterward but you pay a price. I use a 4.0 battery from my drill set and I find the battery is always dragging on the ground and screw clearance holes fill up with dirt. This more pronounced with remote handle attachment but somebody wasn't thinking. Makita batteries are expensive and don't want them in the mud. But overall, I am glad I bought it. Love not having to get the string trimmer out spraying clippings on my legs and endangering the basement windows with projectiles. Great for a little bit of trimming but covers a side swath at the same time.
Home Chef
July 23, 2025
I just love this Makita with the hedge trimmer blade attachment. So much so that I purchased a second one for use in our Local Forest Garden. It does the heavy work around trees and bushes that we can't get into with our weed whackers. That way we can protect that drip irrigation lines. I use the hedge trimmer attachment for heavy grass. BUT BE CAREFUL. This is not a toy, and it is very easy to injure yourself if you don't pay close attention. The blades are extremely sharp. I managed to almost cut the tip of my thumb clear off. Battery life is super. Weight makes it easy to handle for long periods of time.
R. Hernandez
May 15, 2025
I am a landscaper and this is a great tool. I love it! It saves my arms and its so handy and the battery life is great. Easy to use and saves me time. Only hard part was switching out the blades was a bit confusing....you have to turn the piece the right way but it is not very clear in the instructions. Otherwise super!
jg
May 4, 2025
I'm disappointed by this tool... The first few times I used this tool, it was great. When new, it easily cut grass and weeds and the battery life was good (batteries are not included, which I knew). But after 4-6 hours of total use, this tool can barely cut anything. Now it just pathetically chews. I'm going to find a way to sharpen the blades myself or try to return it. I'm not paying $50+ for new blades just to have them dull in a few hours. I can't speak to the quality of the hedge trimmer blade, but I wouldn't be surprised if those also dull quickly.
Kathy P
March 4, 2025
There were alot of comments about changing between the blades. The process to change to the hedge trimmer is not complicated and does not take long. It is a little finicky and if not put in place correctly, the hedge trimmer blade runs but cuts nothing.I've been using the tool to trim my Wedelia ground cover around the trees/edges. It makes a quick job of the trimming and I'm very happy with the tool.
Joe
February 8, 2025
I use it to trim plants and works very well, very versatile and easy to use!
serge girard
February 6, 2025
Très utile pour nettoyer l'aménagement paysager et le contour du gazon
Latulippe
February 4, 2025
Couper les branche
CJS
February 2, 2025
It just makes gardening so much more pleasant when you have good tools to work with.
brian j.
January 16, 2025
not as expected Makita product
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