Battery guard
WARNING:
Do not remove the battery
guard. Do not use the tool with the battery guard
removed or damaged. Direct impact to the battery
cartridge may cause battery malfunction and result
in injury and/or fire. If the battery guard is deformed
or damaged, contact your authorized service center
for repairs.
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.
It does not reach maximum RPM.
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.
Refer to Approved attachment section for the applica-
ble models for this tool.
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Edger attachment
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Brushcutter attachment
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String trimmer attachment
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Hedge trimmer attachment
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Ground trimmer attachment
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Pole saw attachment
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Coffee harvester attachment
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Cultivator attachment
Probable cause (malfunction)
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.
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► Fig.19: 1. Battery guard
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Remedy
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.
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Shaft extension attachment
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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.