In 1958, Makita Corporation, which was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company, became the first company in Japan to manufacture and sell portable electric planers. Over the half century since, Makita has worked to build a steady position as a manufacturer of power tools. Today, Makita continues to provide products and services that are beneficial to all types of customers engaged in housing construction. Makita's history is one of close interaction with customers and parallels the evolution of power tools. Spiral bevel gears for smoother rotations and a more efficient transfer of energy Labyrinth construction prevents debris from penetrating the motor, bearings and gears for longer tool life Zig-zag varnish protects the armature coil from dust and debris for longer motor life Externally accessible brushes for easy serviceability Tool-less wheel guard for more convenient adjustments Large rubber tool rest protects work piece from damage AC/DC switch for use with alternative power source Includes: 7 x 7/8 x 1/4 Grinding Wheel, 24 Grit, General Purpose Metal (741413-3) Side Handle (152539-0) 7 Tool-less Wheel Guard (122767-1) Inner Flange (224317-9) Lock Nut (193465-4) Lock Nut Wrench (782412-6) Maximum capacities Depressed centre wheel-180mm Cut-off disc-180mm Wire cup brush-110mm Diamond wheel-180mm Spindle thread-M14 x 2 No load speed-8, 500rpm Overall dimensions-473mm Net weight-5.5kg Continuous rating input-2, 200W Power supply cord-2.5m.