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.
Tool does not reach maximum RPM.
Shear blades do not move:
stop the machine immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the machine immediately!
Shear blades and motor cannot stop:
Remove the battery immediately!
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
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.
•
Shear blade assembly
•
Grease vessel
•
Shoulder harness
•
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.
Inappropriate angle of shear blades.
Foreign objects are caught between the
shear blades.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Shear blades are broken, bent or worn.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric 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.
Make sure that the head is properly fixed in the
operational angle.
1. Use the reverse button.
2. Switch off the tool and remove the battery car-
tridge, and then remove the foreign objects using
tools such as pliers.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the shear blades.
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