Do Makita tools have serial numbers?
Makita serial number on most products are indicated by a grey, silver, or white rectangle strip. These serial numbers are commonly located either on the side or bottom of the tool.
Are Makita tools made in the USA?
Makita. Since 1985 Makita has produced products here in the U.S.A. at a facility just outside of Atlanta in Buford, Georgia. MCA is part of Makita’s global manufacturing network consisting of 10 factories in 8 different nations.
Do power tools have serial numbers?
As a rule, most cordless tools have their serial number located underneath the battery, so removal of the battery will easily expose it. On many corded tools, the serial number is located on a product label, often near the motor or motor housing, in an area similar to where you will find the 10-digit product number.
Which Makita tools are made in UK?
Makita products made in United Kingdom
- Makita 1-3/4″ Rotary Hammer.
- Makita 18V Cordless Random Orbit Sander (Tool Only)
- Makita 2200W 355mm Chop Saw 240V.
- Makita 240V 82MM Heavy Duty Planer.
- Makita 18V 82MM Cordless Planer.
- Makita 230V 9″ Angle Grinder.
- Makita 110V 720W 2-Speed Percussion Drill.
Are Makita tools blue or green?
The Makita MT range features 22 Makita tools, all, products of Makita’s ongoing research and development, huge knowledge and experience in power tools. Makita MT is easily recognisable from Makita’s blue range – because they are green!
What is the difference between black and blue Makita?
Not just the battery. The black/white is their compact line, which is designed to be light weight and, well, compact. The black/blue is their heavy duty line. Remove the battery from both and you will feel the difference in heft.
Why are some Makita tools orange?
The Makita Standard So it’s a close matching of green + blue, but slightly more towards blue. So, in the Japanese language of colors, Makita has used a primary color from their culture for the main Makita product offerings, and has used a secondary derived color (orange) for its off-brand MakTec tools (if still made).
What to look for in a counterfeit Makita?
Counterfeit models typically roughly resemble the original, but if you look closely at some subtle details, you can very easily distinguish between the two. Some of the things to look for in detecting a counterfeit tool are poorly designed and affixed logo labels (possibly upside-down), noticeably light-gauge cords, and a distinct petroleum smell.
What kind of power tools does Makita make?
May 10, 2004 – La Mirada , CA – Makita USA, Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, is warning consumers of an increase of counterfeit power tools on the market. Some of the discovered tools include cordless combo kits, rotary hammers, hammer drills, grinders, polishers, jig saws, and drills.
Where can I find illegal tools on a Makita?
Most often illegally imported tools can be found on the inscriptions on nameplates, mounted on rotary hammers Makita 2450, 2470. But differences in the nameplates in the original case and fake punch Makita
How to distinguish a fake punch Makita 2450, 2470 the original?
By a visual inspection of the tool body can easily distinguish a fake from the original. We fake the stator body color is more blue, whereas in the original it is more green. Name to Makita rotary hammer housing 2450 the original is applied by casting. On the cover of the stator inscription convex, in the rotor cover a recessed lettering.