TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Motor does not run.
Motor stops running after a little use.
It does not reach maximum RPM.
Cutting tool does not rotate:
stop the machine immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the machine immediately!
Cutting tool and motor cannot stop:
Remove the battery immediately!
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
Do not mount a metal blade on
this tool and only use the recommended accesso-
ries or attachments indicated in this manual. The
use of a metal blade or any other accessory or attach-
ment may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
•
Nylon cutting head
•
Nylon cord (cutting line)
•
Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Battery's charge level is low.
Overheating.
Battery is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed between the guard and the
cutting tool.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
One end of the nylon cord has been
broken.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric or electronic malfunction.
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Remedy
Install the battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace battery.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace battery.
Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace battery.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Tap the nylon cutting head against the ground while
it is rotating to cause the cord to feed.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the battery and ask your local authorized
service center for repair.
MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the
most current warranty terms applicable to this product.
If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the
warranty details set forth at below website for your
respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com