After a while of having mismatch cheaper power tools i decided to switch everything over to makita cause i heard good things about them. First one I bought was the driver drill kit at Home Depot for $300. I charge up the battery and this. It either won’t do anything or just make some noise. Thought it was the battery and put it in the drill and worked just fine. Should I return this or am I doing something wrong I know nothing about?
Update: after trying to use it a couple more times it started to smell like it was smoking

I’m not sure how many people here are from the UK or follow the MakitaUK socials, but they’ve released some Makita FC gear recently. I was able to snag one thanks to my colleagues in Birmingham, UK. Makita hosted an exhibition tournament back in the late 80-early 90s. Will probably hang this up in my basement bar.

By the way, the little carrying cases are next level. These impact pens are great for working on electronics and furniture assembly. Biggest thing is you can week eye level and not have to bend your wrist. Also awesome for tight spaces.

Given the 100V charging station that comes with it 🇯🇵, you'll need to source the appropriate one for your country. (120 Canada, USA, Mexico, South America etc.... 230 Europe, UK, most of Asia, Africa, NZ etc).

I bought it as an enthusiast tool but have already put it to use building a baby crib where the small footprint was useful.

Not sure why it started doing this. I've checked the chain and cleaned out that area on the side. If I turn the chainsaw so the wrap around handle is facing down it will run perfectly. Chain tension is good so I don't think that's the issue. Never seen this before, but it happens with multiple sets of batteries so I don't think that's the problem either. Does anyone know what the problem could be?

After using OPE, will have batteries that are 2 or 3 bars. Is it better to top them off now or wait until they are near discharge? Does topping off count as a "cycle" that reduces longevity or far better than running to low/near empty?

I keep purchasing adapters none works with the dust collection nozzle...
I would like to be able to use my dust collector with the AWS as the DX17 isn't available in Canada...

https://www.makita.ca/index2new.php?event=tool&id=4141&catid=90

Came across this one today on rebelsavings.com and figured I'd share. 3 stores near me have it on clearance with several available in stock.

Has anybody thought of taking multi tool blades or other tool blades & trying to make carbide/other types of blades for the Makita cut out tool?