Trouble shooting
Before making a request for repairs, check for trouble
by yourself. If any abnormality is found, control your
tool according to the description of this manual. If the
remedy mentioned below cannot solve the problem, ask
your local authorized service center for repair. Never
tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description.
State of
Probable cause
abnormality
(malfunction)
The shear blade
The battery is
does not move
low.
even after pull-
I/O switch is "Off"
ing the switch
position.
trigger.
The shears are
locked.
Connection cord
is loose.
I/O switch is "on"
position when
inserting the bat-
tery cartridge.
Switch trigger
defect.
The shear
The branch is too
blades are stuck
thick.
on the branch.
The switch
Shear blades are
trigger is locked
opened forcibly.
and can not be
pulled.
The cut is not
The shear blades
smooth.
are dull.
The shear blades
are worn out.
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.
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Remedy
Charge the battery.
Press the I/O switch to
"I" position.
Unlock the shears by
performing the steps in
"Switch action".
Check the connecting
points of the switch box
and shears of connec-
tion cord.
Press the I/O switch
to the "O" (off) position
once, and press the I/O
switch to the "I" (on)
position again.
Stop using the tool
immediately, and ask
your local authorized
service center for
repair.
Release the switch
trigger. Press the I/O
switch to "O" position.
Then pull the blades
straight out slowly from
the branch.
Switch off and on with
the I/O switch. (The
upper shear blade
closes slightly when
switching on.)
Sharpen the shear
blades, or adjust blade
clearance.
Replace the shear
blades.
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.
•
Upper shear blade
•
Upper shear blade (for hard branch)
•
Upper shear blade (for thin branch)
•
Lower shear blade
•
Lower shear blade (for hard branch)
•
Lower shear blade (for thin branch)
•
Plate fixing bolt (for thin branch)
•
Blade tightening bolt (for thin branch)
•
Catcher (holding picked flower after cutting.)
•
Diamond file
•
Arm band
•
Holster
•
Cord holder
•
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.
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