It all started with the motor over 100 years ago. Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company. Today, as a global brand in over 40 countries, Makita is an innovation leader, manufacturing best-in-class products at 10 plants operating in 8 countries. The unmatched quality and durability of Makita products is driven by the company’s strong R&D capabilities, and have earned the trust of professional users worldwide. Every day, on jobsites around the world, Makita delivers the power, performance and durability that professional users demand with products that are more compact, have less vibration and feel better.

The manufacturer warrants the product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a specific time period starting from the time of sale to the end user.

Warranty does not cover the freight when shipping into a service center. It covers the return freight, parts, and labor from a service center.

Warranties do not cover tools that have failed due to normal wear and tear, abuse, misuse, tampering inside tool, or lack of maintenance.

·        Wear and tear - Vanes and gaskets that are worn simply due to regular use. Round Anvil tips – Bad sockets

·        Abuse: Tool has been smashed by a lift or broken due to a fall.

·        Misuse - example: an air ratchet has been used as a breaker bar and snap head kit and or tower parts.

·        Tampering - Someone has altered and/or taken the tool apart.

·        Lack of Maintenance - Air motor is completely seized due to rust

·        Accessories are generally considered wear items and are not considered warrantable