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.

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.

Dual purpose for Rotation only and Rotation with hammering reversing system allows extended service life of carbon brush; no power reduction even in reverse rotation. K model complete with plastic carrying case.

• Dual purpose for "Rotation only" and "Rotation with hammering".
• New reversing system allows extended service life of carbon brush.
• No power reduction even in reverse rotation.
• In-line positive grip design maximizes power thrust.
• Large trigger switch for easy operation.