4.
Mount the spool in the housing so that the grooves
and protrusions on the spool match up with those in the
housing. Keep the side with letters on the spool visible
on the top. Now, unhook the ends of the cord from their
temporary position and feed the cords through the
eyelets to come out of the housing.
► 1. Spool 2. Housing 3. Eyelet
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.
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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Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridge is 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 drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed between the protector and the
cutting tool.
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.
5.
Align the protrusion on the underside of the cover
with the slots of the eyelets. Then push the cover firmly
onto the housing to secure it.
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.
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.
Tap 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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