The 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless LED Lantern/ Flashlight is a versatile work light providing ultra-bright illumination & convenience. There are three LED lighting modes: 360-degree lantern, 90 degree lantern, & flashlight mode. These versatile settings allow the user to select between lighting a wider area or a specific task or work surface. The efficient 12V max CXT 4.0 Ah battery (sold separately) delivers 5.5 hours of continuous illumination on a single charge in the 360-degree lantern mode, up to 17 hours in the 90-degree lantern mode, & up to 19 hours in flashlight mode. It is fully compatible with Makita 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion 2.0 Ah & 4.0 Ah slide-style batteries. For added convenience, use the built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) port for charging portable electronic devices.