Safety Guard was an afterthoughtFirst, my unit like others have stated there are noticeable scratches right from the box.
My real issue with this grinder is the safety guard does not allow you to install type 27 discs. I don't believe it is safe to operate without a guard so operating it without it isn't an option. Next, it requires a screwdriver to tighten it in place. Makita obviously just through this on as an afterthought. As far as the longevity of the grinder I am not sure as I have only had it for a couple of weeks.
by Jacob