Brand index
Makita Faults
2 documented Makita faults, covering 5704R and HR2470. Each entry sets out the symptom as owners report it, the most likely cause, the checks that confirm or rule it out, and whether the repair is worth doing. Everything here is compiled and cross-checked from manufacturer documentation and owner reports — the sources are listed on every page.
Documented faults
- Makita 5704R
Circular saw's lower blade guard returns slowly after a cut, hangs partway, or has to be flicked shut by hand
Resin and compacted sawdust in the guard's pivot ring binding its rotation — occasionally a stretched or detached return spring
Guards & Safety 2026-06-11 - Makita HR2470
SDS drill still spins normally but has stopped hammering, or hammers weakly with a change in sound
Worn or hardened O-rings in the pneumatic hammer mechanism (or dried-out grease) letting the air cushion leak away
Mechanical & Motion 2026-05-30
Categories covered
Guards & SafetyMechanical & Motion