1. Reconditioned Machines
2. Warranty Problems

Makita Reconditioned (Re-worked) Machines

Makita make available reconditioned machined that are sold on the open market and sometimes difficult to identify. These are factory re-worked machines returned as faulty, damaged, wrong product etc. The more unscrupulous dealers in these second handled machines can make it difficult for the buyer to identify whether they are reconditioned. If you are happy to make a small saving buying a reconditioned machine you will also find E-Bay a good source for reconditioned Makita products. All power tools supplied by Lawson H.I.S. Ltd are new and carry full manufacturer's warranty.

Warranty not valid

Imported Makita products are also available from some dealers and E-Bay. Again, there may be a small price saving, but imported machines without CE approval (for example, from USA) will not carry a manufacturer's warranty. All power tools supplied by Lawson H.I.S. Ltd carry the CE approval and full manufacturers UK warranty. See below for more details.

What is the Makita policy on warranties?

The manufacturers' guarantee is valid within UK & Europe^* only. Makita products manufactured for sale outside of this area will not carry the CE approval mark (see below), and are not covered. For example: Makita machines manufactured in USA are not covered in UK or Europe and will not be repaired under warranty.

All power tools supplied by Lawson H.I.S. Ltd carry the CE approval and full manufacturers UK warranty.

All products which are manufactured for the European market will carry the CE approval mark. Please see example below:-

1 Year Full UK Warranty (For CE marked machines)

If your Makita product becomes defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within 12 months from the date of purchase, Makita guarantees to replace all defective parts free of charge - or at our discretion - replace the unit free of charge provided that:

• The product has not been misused.
• The product has been subject to fair wear and tear.
• Repairs have not been attempted by unauthorised persons.
• Proof of purchase is produced.

In order to make a claim, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the vendor or an authorised repair agent. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your contractual rights as a professional user or your statutory rights as a private non-professional user.

* Europe means the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area only.