TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, first, conduct your own
inspection. If you find a problem that is not explained in
Malfunction status
Motor does not run.
Motor stops running after
a little use.
It does not reach maximum
RPM.
The nylon cutting cord does
not feed.
The nylon cutting cord is not
cut off at the correct length.
Cutting head does not
rotate:
Stop the tool immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
Stop the tool immediately!
Cutting head 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.
The cord is used up or tangled in
the spool.
The cord cutter on the protector
is damaged or missing.
The cord extends past the protector.
Foreign object such as branch is
jammed between the guard and
the nylon cutting head.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
One nylon cord has been broken
and the head got unbalanced.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric or electronic malfunction.
the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead,
ask Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
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.
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.
Rewind the cord.
Ask your local authorized service center
for repair.
Rewind the cord.
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.
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