TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection
first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the
Malfunction status
Motor does not run.
Motor stops in a while after start.
Revolution does not achieve the
appropriate speed.
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!
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita equipment 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 regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Cutter blade
• Nylon cutting head
• Pole hedge trimmer attachment
• Pole saw attachment
• Cultivator attachment
• Makita genuine battery and charger
manual, do not rashly dismantle the equipment. Instead,
ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts for repairs.
Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Rotation is reverse.
Battery is nearly flat.
Overheating.
Battery is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jamming between the guard and the
cutting tool.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
The cutter blade is bended.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
One end of the nylon cord has been
broken.
The cutter blade is bended, cracked or
worn.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
Cutter blade is fastened improperly.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric or electronic malfunction.
For Model BBC231U
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to ISO22868:
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
Vibration
The vibration emission value determined according to
ISO22867, EN786:
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 rotation with
the reversing switch.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is
not effective, replace battery.
Rest the equipment for a while.
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.
Tighten the nut properly as described
in this manual.
Replace the cutter blade.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Bump the nylon cutting head against
the ground during driving the
equipment to feed the cord.
Replace the cutter blade.
Tighten the nut properly as described
in this manual.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Remove the battery and ask your local
authorized service center for repair.
Sound pressure level (L
Uncertainty (K): 2.5 dB (A)
Wear ear protection.
Vibration emission (a
): 2.5 m/s
h
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
Action
ENG104-2
): 79.7 dB (A)
pA
ENG244-1
2
or less
2
15