TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, first, conduct your own
inspection. If you find a problem that is not explained in
the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool.
Instead, ask Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Malfunction status
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!
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Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Rotation is in reverse.
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 nylon cutting head.
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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Action
Install the battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery. If recharging
is not effective, replace battery.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Change the direction of ratation
with the reversing switch.
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.
Bump 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.