Makita USAReviews of makita.com

Rediculous way to register products for warranty. I recently purchased a lawn mower a pole hedge trimmer 2 batteries and a twin port charger. You are supposed to be able to register products on line. But the site does not work. Makita said they would set up account and send to me I’m still waiting a week later. The rediculous amount of information they want to set up for you. Photos of serial numbers no problem Proof of purchase no problem. But they will only accept an invoice. Even though no extra information from delivery note or customer order confirmation. Batteries do not have any serial numbers so although I sent photo showing label. They refused to accept this and requested a photo of all 6 sides of both batteries. Not what I would call good customer service. I think they are trying to put customers off Sorry this should be makitauk.com

The Makita 40v couple shaft line trimmer is a good tool and powerful enough to use with a blade. However, the parts needed to attach a blade are not available except as a "kit" that costs around $60. I purchased said kit and it is worthless. It comes with a completely unnecessary strap identical to the one that came with the tool and a plastic handle that is in no way an improvement over the stock handle. I does include a nut, washer and dome washer, all necessary but the dome washer, which will touch the ground at times, is plastic and not likely to last more than a few uses. It also comes with a larger shield than the stock one and that's good, but it does not include the screws to attach the shield nor the "guard extension" which would allow it to also work with a line trimming head. That has to be purchased separately. And finally there are no instructions showing how the parts are meant to be installed. Come on Makita, you can do better!

Awesome tools for DIY and professional tasks. 270+ 18v tools available on the same battery. Very good quality especially for the tools made in Japan.

When you buy a combi drill with a name makita you don't expect it to burn out after light use within 2 yrs,and from what I've read I'm not the only one, would not buy makita again.