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Finding Tool Model and Type Numbers

When searching for a tool or machine part at www.norwesttools.com.au, the product's model number and type number are always necessary to ensure an accurate part match. Even when a model or type number is only different by one digit, the parts for that model or type may not be compatible with other models and types.
Each manufacturer uses a different model and type number system, and manufacturers often call type numbers by different names. Some type numbers are especially difficult to find on the tool or machine.
This article provides explanations and pictures for finding model numbers and type numbers for several tool and machine brands, making it easier to order the right part for the right tool.
Explanations are listed below alphabetically by brand, but first, some additional information about model numbers and type numbers will be helpful.

Model and Type Numbers

Model numbers distinguish a manufacturer's models for a certain kind of tool within a given tool category (like drill/drivers and nailers). For example, two different power sander designs from the same brand would be distinguished by having two different model numbers. This is true for every b rand, that they separate major designs by model number.
However, manufacturers often update the design or features of a tool model, creating Types of tools with the same model numbers. Most manufacturers distinguish the different types of a tool model from one another by assigning type numbers or revision numbers to them in addition to the tool's model number.

This is where it gets tricky. Finding type numbers for tools can be difficult because of the following reasons:

Type numbers can be very different from brand to brand. Sometimes an entire type number is just one digit or letter, and sometimes type numbers are very long numbers or long combinations of letters and numbers.
"Type numbers" go by different names, depending on the manufacturer. Some manufacturers call them type numbers, while sometimes they are called the: engineering number, series number, or bar code number.
Some model types are only distinguished by the year of the model.
Type numbers can be very difficult to find, sometimes located on the inside of a tool's housing (like some Ryobi tools). Fortunately, most type numbers are listed on the name plate with the model number.
When a manufacturer does not anticipate redesigning a tool or machine model, the first type of that model often does not have a type number assigned to it by the manufacturer. Designs that follow the first type will usually have type number designations.
Some manufacturers do not use a type number system at all, and instead change model numbers for each new design. In this case, the model number is the only number needed to match the right parts to the tool or machine.

In general, when searching www.norwesttools.com.au for the right model number and type number of a tool, the most important idea is just to match all numbers displayed on the webpage (under that tool's picture and name) with the numbers on the product.
On www.norwesttools.com.au, type numbers are displayed under the tool picture to the right of the model number. Sometimes type numbers are displayed in parentheses, like "(Type 1)" or "(0601916460)". Models that are not assigned type numbers will not have a type number displayed on the web page.
However, we will often list "Type 1" or "Type 0" for the first redesign of a tool model in a type series, even if the manufacturer does not list "Type 1" or "Type 0" on the name plate. This makes it easier for our customers and us to tell the first type apart from the rest.

Searching Steps

After identifying the model and type number of the tool, finding the right parts for that tool on www.norwesttools.com.au is easy. Here are the steps:

1. Enter the model number in the drop-down search field at the top left of any page on our site.

This will navigate to a page that displays all types that match the model number entered.
If there is only one type for that model, only one option will be displayed.
All types that match the model number searched for will be displayed with a separate picture and name each.
Different types of the same tool model usually look very similar to each other or identical, so it's important to match the type number from there.

2. Match the "type number" (serial number, engineering number, etc.) to the correct tool name and icon displayed on the page.

Clicking the picture or tool name will navigate to the parts page for that tool or machine.

After these general guidelines, the next move to make is to become familiar with the location of model and type numbers for specific tool and machine brands. We explain the location of model and type numbers for several manufacturers below.
It is also important to remember that model and type number systems can even vary, even within the same brand name, so the examples and guidelines below for each brand are given in a general sense. However, some manufacturers have very consistent numbering systems within their product lines.

Black and Decker

• Black and Decker uses a typical model#/type number system.
• The model and type number are usually displayed on the name plate, with the model number above the type number (see picture below).
• Type numbers usually go by "Type 1," "Type 2," etc.

Example Name Plate: The Black and Decker DR550 Type 1

Bosch

Bosch uses a typical model number.
Bosch calls their type numbers, "engineering numbers."
The model number is almost always to the right of the Bosch logo.
Bosch engineering numbers usually start with 0601 or 0603.
If Bosch makes a service change on a particular tool model, they only change the last three digits of the engineering number.

Bosch is a little different than other brands. Bosch tools have a regular model number, as shown below.

The Bosch model number is almost always to the right of the Bosch logo.

In addition to a model number, they also have what is called a engineering number. It is a ten digit number that usually (in the USA) starts with a 0601 or 0603. There are of course exceptions to this.

The engineering number changes each time Bosch comes out with a new version of the same model number. For example if they make a service change on a few parts for the tool, they will change the last three digits of the engineering number so that you wont order the parts from the old version by mistake.

Here are a few more Bosch nameplates that will help for finding the right model number and engineering number.

Example Name Plate: The Bosch 32614 (0601916460) Cordless Drill

Model #: 32614
Engineering # (Type #): 0601916460

So, if you go to our search, and type 32614 as your model number, you will see two results. One result is for the 0601916460 engineering number, and the other is for the 0601916470. Just look at the nameplate on your tool, and you will know which one to pick.

DeWALT

DeWALT uses a typical model#/type# system.
Model numbers are usually found at the top left of the name plate.
Type numbers are usually right below the model numbers.
Type numbers usually go by "Type 1," "Type 2," etc.

Example Name Plate: DeWALT DW938 TYPE 2 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw:

Model #: DW938
Type #: Type 2

The model number is usually found at the top left part of the name plate.The type is usually located one line below the model number. Here is an example:

When DeWALT comes out with the first version of a tool, it is usually a Type 0 or a Type 1. (Occasionally the first version will not have a type, but this is rare.)

Every time they make a change to the parts in the tool, they come out with a new type. We have seen some tools go up to type 7 or more.

If you search for DW938 on our website, it will bring up a list of all of the possible types. Just pick the right type and you are in business.

Festool

In order to correctly identify the appropriate spare part, you will need to know the Machine Model Type as well as the B.Nr Number (basic tool identification number) of your power tool.

These details can be found on the rating plate attached to your power tool. Using these details correctly will guarantee that you always get the right spare part, even in event of product changes as part of technical development.

Hitachi

Hitachi products do not have type numbers.

Hitachi model numbers are usually under the Hitachi logo.

When Hitachi updates a product, they change the model number to reflect the change.

When searching for Hitachi parts, the model number is the only number needed

Example Name Plate:The Hitachi NR83A2 (s) Full Head Framing Nailer

Model #: NR83A2
Type #: No Type Number

Makita

Makita products do not have type numbers.
Makita model numbers are usually to the right of the Makita logo.
When Makita updates a product, they change the model number to reflect the change.
When searching for Makita parts, the model number is the only number needed.

Example Name Plate: The Makita 9524NB Grinder

Model #: 9524NB
Type#: No Type Number

Metabo

Metabo uses a typical model#/type# system.
Model numbers and type numbers are usually displayed to the right of the Metabo logo on the tool name plate.
Type numbers usually begin with a "0" and are usually above the model number.
Model numbers usually begin with letters or a word, and are usually beneath the type number.

Example Name Plate: The Metabo GE700 (06303420) 710W Die Grinder

Model #: GE700
Type#: 06303420

Milwaukee

Milwaukee calls their model numbers "catalog numbers" (CAT NO.).
Milwaukee calls their type numbers "serial numbers" (SER).
Catalog numbers are usually to the left of the Milwaukee logo, in the middle of the name plate.
Serial numbers are usually displayed in the top-right area of the name plate.
Milwaukee serial numbers can be letters, numbers, or both.
Note that the entire Milwaukee serial number is not always used to identify the type. Sometimes it's just the first few letters or numbers.

Example Name Plate: The Milwaukee 6236 (SER 769F) Two Speed Deep Cut Bandsaw

Porter Cable

Porter-Cable uses a typical model#/type# system.
Type numbers go by "Type1," "Type 2" etc.
Model number and type number are on different parts of some Porter Cable tools, like some air compressors.
Model number and type number are normally displayed together, but can be arranged differently.
Porter Cable products often have serial numbers as well, but these are usually not needed for ordering.

Example Name Plate: The Porter Cable BN138 18 Ga. 1-3/8" Brad Nailer

Model #: BN138
Type #: Type 1

Example Name Plate: The Porter Cable 6912 TYPE 5 D Handle Router

Model #: 6912
Type #: Type 5

Ridgid

Ridgid products do not have type numbers.
Ridgid model numbers are usually in the top-left corner of the name plate.
When Ridgid updates a product, they change the model number to reflect the change.
When searching for Ridgid parts, the model number is the only number needed.

Example Name Plate: The Ridgid R8411503 18V Cordless Hammer Drill

Model #: R8411503
Type #: No Type Number

RotoZip

RotoZip uses a typical model#/type# system.
Model numbers are usually displayed at the top-left of then name plate, under the RotoZip logo.
Type numbers are usually long and start with "F." The number can be unlabeled, as in the example below.

Example Name Plate: The RotoZip RZ20 (F012MD2002) Router

Model #: RZ20
Type #: F012MD2002

Ryobi

Ryobi can be a tricky one. The majority of Ryobi tools just have model numbers that change with each service update. That means that most Ryobi tools don't have type numbers, and that type numbers are not needed for ordering.

Here's an example below of a typical Ryobi product that does not have a type number:

Most Ryobi tools and machines will not have type numbers, and only have model numbers.
When this is the case, the model number is usually displayed near the Ryobi logo as seen below.
See exception below.

Example Name Plate: Ryobi DP102L 10" Laser Drill Press

Model #: DP102L
Type #: No Type Number

Most Ryobi tools and machines will be like the above example, having a model number but no type number. But there is an exception which can make finding some Ryobi model numbers and type numbers difficult.
*The Ryobi Exception*

Some Ryobi tools and machines have an additional number, like a type number.
This number is displayed somewhere on the Ryobi tool, often in a very difficult place to find, like on the inside of the tool housing, for example.
The number is found on a bar code, and is usually referred to as the "bar code number."
Ryobi's gas-powered tools and lawn-and-garden tools tend to have bar code numbers.

Yep, Ryobi is a since as long as there is not a bar code number. If the tool does have a bar code number, then it may mean dismantling the tool to find it. .

Skil

Skil uses a typical model#/type number system.
Model numbers are usually displayed at the top of the Skil name plate.
Skil uses the "Type 1" kind of type numbers, or
Some Skil type numbers are long serial numbers.
Some skill products have both kinds of type numbers.

Example Name Plate: The Skil 5275 (F012527501) 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw

Model #: 5275
Type #: F012527505

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