Features and Benefits: Compact solution for a variety of precise detail polishing or sanding applications where size matters;Makita-built Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life;Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy for longer run time performance;Dual speed selector provides 0-2,800 RPM in polish mode and 0-9,500 RPM in sanding mode;Variable speed trigger with power lock-on provides added convenience for various application;Sub-Compact design with body length of only 5" for increased comfort;Anti-restart protection is engineered to prevent motor start up when battery is inserted with power switch locked-on;Ergonomically designed rubberized T-handle for increased comfort and control;Side handle is angled away from the work surface preventing unwanted contact while providing for two hand control;Rubberized gear housing helps protect delicate surfaces;Wire mesh air vent intake covers help prevent pad fibers from entering the motor;Equipped with 3" polishing backing plate and 2" sanding backing plate for increased versatility;Lock-off power switch for user convenience;Spindle lock button for easy wheel changes;Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh conditions;Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating;18V Compact LXT® Lithium-Ion 2.0Ah battery BL1820B features an integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator;18V Compact Lithium-Ion 2.0Ah battery BL1820B reaches full charge in 25 minutes or less;Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature;Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging. The 18V LXT® Sub-Compact Brushless Polisher/Sander Kit (XVP01R1B) is a compact solution for precise detail polishing or sanding applications. A dual speed selector provides 0-2,800 RPM in polish mode and 0-9,500 RPM in sanding mode. A variable speed trigger with power lock-on provides added convenience. The brushless motor enables the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer run time performance and rubberized gear housing helps protect delicate surfaces. The polisher/sander features Anti-restart protection, which engineered to prevent motor start up when the battery is inserted with power switch in locked-on position.