5.
Place the cover onto the tool and tighten the hex
socket bolts using the hex wrench.
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► 1. Tube 2. Cover 3. Hex socket bolt
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.
The wheel rotation does not acceler-
ate properly even after running the
tool without load for 20 seconds.
Wheel does not rotate:
stop the machine immediately!
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2
Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridges are 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 V-belt is slipping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
The V-belt is slipping.
Foreign object is jammed between the
guard and the wheel.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the tube for water feed
is in the positions as shown in the figure before
attaching the cover.
Remedy
Install two battery cartridges. This tool does not
work with one battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace the battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace the battery cartridge.
Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace the battery cartridge.
Replace the V-belt with new one.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the V-belt with new one.
Uninstall the battery cartridge and then remove the
foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.