why does the description say "not approved for use by Makita?" that seems like a contradiction
1040467
Because Makita wants you to purchase their more expensive batteries. I purchased the double pack, use these batteries and my tools on many different projects and am very satisfied with them.
1040468
Don't waste your money on this battery. It is useless. Even after full re-charging it lasts a fraction of the time a Makita branded battery lasts. Spring for the real McCoy. I just did and trashed this cheap knock-off!
1040469
These are not approved for use by Makita because these particular items are counterfeit batteries. I know the casing is different because these batteries did not fit easily into my Makita charger. The circuitry might be different too, but I wasn't willing to risk damaging my charger or drill to know for sure. The real batteries are listed on Amazon with "Makita" as the first word in the title.
1040470
This battery is a knock off not manufactured by Makita. Given it not a Makita battery, it may effect the charger and warranty therefore it's not approved for use by Makita.
1040471
These batteries lack a chip inside them to communicate with the Makita charger. Therefore the customer experience will be poor.
401611
U need to ask Makita itself. All I know is that it has been a workhorse for me, used it mostly to trench hard dirt for footings, break up granite rock, worth every penny!
734711
Well, that would be a bit difficult for somebody who bought the set to determine. That is a question for the manufacturer and/or retailer, since the other customers have no say at all in how or where a tool is marketed.
1711303
I too have been waiting for makita to reduce the price of the cordless jig saw, you think that they would make more money by selling more tools even though the price would be less. But we should be thankful that makita hasn't outsourced the manufacturing of thier tools to CHINA. If they do that they will lose a customer in me. and most likely thousands more around the world. Say NO to Chinese made tools.
944118
The battery you purchase was not a Makita battery. The battery you purchased is made for a certain class of 18v Makita cordless tools.
2220085
Look at the length screws you need for say doing drywall, there's 2 different makita tools, one for smaller screws up to I think 2 1/2 inches and then the other one is for longer screws. Made the mistake of buying the one for the longer screws then had to turn around and get the right one.
824642
@IcyWalt - that is baloney. I used my 1980s 1015 (?) - (the first sliding compound Makita came out with) HARD for 30 years. The new ones are made identically - the indents are not going to wear out in 3 years- I don't know what you and your crew were doing - but sounds like it wasn't taking very good care of your tools.
1160167
Mine said 12amps on the factory sealed box and 9.6amps on the tool. I think they messed up the print on the box because if you look at the official tool data sheet on makitas main site it says 9.6amp.
1165672
Quick answer-- Makita shows a hose and bag to special order in the literature you recieve in the package.JJK
1730425
Warranty per instx manual reads Limited 1-Year Warranty. Makita will decide whether the machine was well taken care of or if it was abused. www.makitatools.com is a good place to visit. I think that Amazon offers a 20 or 30 day return policy and a full refund if necessary. I can't imagine anyone being dissatisfied with this machine. Just today I used it to blow grass cuttings clear of the grassy knolls of my property. I guess it will be used even longer than what I originally bought this for. Hope this helps !!!!! Happy Holiday season!!
474127
No this is not a Makita it is a Power Extra. As to their power, I have not had the opportunity to use them yet. So I don't know how they are going to hold up. Don't have much use for them in winter time.Hope this answers your question.
1847794
I have no idea, but would imagine that if customer asked Makita, they could tell him.
1035275
I don't think you're supposed to. I leave mine on the Makita so it's ready any time I want to use it.
1520668
Defective internal part...take it to a Makita service center for a replacement...I just did it 7/13/2015...
115882
Unknown, I sent mine back because the standard Makita 18vdc batteries I have would not fit on the saw.
1973707
I would recommend that you visit the Makita website, and learn about the latest models available.
1154794
Quick answer-- Makita shows a hose and bag to special order in the literature you recieve in the package. JJK