Makita 841001-A Commercial Grade Landscaping Combo Helmet with Orange Hard Hat, Face Screen, and Earmuff by Tasco

 (15 customer reviews)

This is safety equipment, and safety equipment that doesn't do what it is designed to doesn't deserve even one star. If I could give this zero stars I would. This is supposed to protect your head from impact, your eyes from flying debris, and your ears from noise. It does the first two, but because the earmuffs interfere with the helmet and its suspension system, they do not protect your hearing anywhere near the degree advertised. This product should never have made it to market. Buy the Husqvarna model instead. (I have both.)

I will avoid Tasco products in the future. I'd wonder why Makita put their name on this, but actually the name didn't appear anywhere except on the box. Still, if Makita had any regard for their reputation they would stop associating themselves with this fraudulent device.

Helmet is Tasco (they make safety products). Face screen is not identified as USA made but since everything fits together it is probably also Tasco. It is an aluminum mesh shield... just like a black wire screen door. It took about 30 seconds to snap everything together without instructions which are printed on the plastic bag. The helmet straps could not be snapped into place without using a blunt tool - dull screwdriver, end of slipjoint pliers, etc.

The USA made ear protection NRR rating is 22 but the individual frequency dB ratings are all above 33 in the chainsaw frequency range. They even worked well with my wire frame glasses. The inside of the foam cushions were scratchy. I turned them upsidedown - that was better. There is no way to fix them; they attach to the ear pieces with self adhesive tape. The ear pieces slid up and down on the side pieces; it would be nicer if they locked in place.

This was not my first choice; it was sent to us on Amazon with a...Read more

I read all the other reviews about how hard this was to put together. I had no such problem. Anyone with just a little common sense and a little mechanical ability should have it put together in about 5 minutes. I consider it a nice product for the price.