Questions and Answers for Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Paddle Switch X-LOCK Angle Grinder with AFT, Tool Only

A:  No, it does not.

A:  No. You can use X-Lock wheels on regular 7/8" arbor tools, but X-lock tools will only take X-Lock wheels.

A:  No, only Xlock will fit

A:  Thank you for your question on the XAG26Z angle grinder. This tool was design for the X-Lock quick change system only .

A:  No.

A:  No

A:  My guess is one is paddle switch and one is the normal switch

A:  One comes with a battery, lithium ion, and the other does not.

A:  If you’re talking Model #XAG04Z vs Model #XAG25Z the 25 has X-LOCK

A:  Thank you for your question on the XAG26Z 18V LXT. Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 4‑1/2” / 5" Paddle Switch X‑LOCK Angle Grinder. We will require more specific information in order to provide an answer. Call the Makita Call Center during business hours at (800)4-MAKITA, they’re based in Buford, GA and are ready to help.

A:  Thank you for your question on the XAG26Z18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 4‑1/2” / 5" Paddle Switch X‑LOCK Angle Grinder. The difference is that the XAG26Z has a paddle switch on it. The XAG25Z has a top switch.

A:  The XAG26Z uses x-lock and has an electric brake, so the wheel stops a second after letting go of the paddle switch. The x-lock is a quick, toolless system for changing wheels. The XAG25Z has x-lock but no brake. The XAG04Z has neither.

A:  This 18v cordless grinder has a hand grip switch instead of a thumb switch, and it has the toolless quick change design. This is the most advanced design.

A:  No it does not have variable speed which is required for any type of buffing/polishing (done at much slower speeds)

A:  Thank you for your question. The XAG26Z 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 4‑1/2” / 5" Paddle Switch X‑LOCK Angle Grinder was designed to be used with our X-Lock quick change system . Makita does not offer a hook and loop for this tool.

A:  I don't think so, but not 100% positive. Not sure Makita makes attachments for that. Your best bet is to contact Makita directly.

A:  It looks like Bosch makes an X-Lock hook and loop backing pad https://www.bosch-professional.com/qa/en/x-lock-backing-pads-hook-and-loop-2678598-ocs-ac/ though I have not tried it.

A:  Yes, it is automatic, on the XAG26Z model.

A:  Thank you for your question on the XAG26Z 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 4‑1/2” / 5" Paddle Switch X‑LOCK Angle Grinder. This tool does not come with a variable speed option, but it does come with other good features like the Active Feedback-sensing Technology (AFT) turns the motor off if rotation speed suddenly slows or the wheel is forced to a stop , for more details see the link below. https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XAG26Z

A:  Not this model.

A:  No, it is fixed speed.

A:  Although it doesn't have a variable speed mechanism,, It does have Automatic speed control where the tool automatically speeds up or slows down according to the material you are cutting or grinding.

A:  Yes , x-lock is not a Makita patent. It’s actually more prominent on Bosch tools.

A:  Yes!

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes it will work with any x-lock wheel.

A:  There are no other wheels that are compatable with the Makita X lock wheels because of their locking mechanism.