Just spotted this disclaimer on the Lawson site;
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Makita Warning
Warranty
All power tools supplied by Lawson H.I.S. Ltd carry the CE approval and full
manufacturers UK warranty. However, Makita products not manufactured for
Europe are also available from some dealers and E-Bay traders. Imported
machines without CE approval (for example, from USA) will not carry a
manufacturer's warranty, also certain public liability insurances are
invalid without the CE mark and tuv approved test certificate. 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 for USA are not covered in UK or Europe and will not be
repaired under warranty.

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I'm not entirely sure this is legal? Seems like an excuse to charge more in
rip off Britain?


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
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