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TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedinthemanual,
donotattempttodismantlethetool.Instead,askMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenters,alwaysusingMakitareplace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy
Motor does not run. Battery cartridge is not installed. Install the battery cartridge.
Battery problem (under voltage) Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace battery.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Motor stops running after a little use. Battery's charge level is low. Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace battery.
Overheating. Stopusingoftooltoallowittocooldown.
ItdoesnotreachmaximumRPM. Battery is installed improperly. Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Battery power is dropping. Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace battery.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Cutting tool does not rotate:
stop the machine immediately!
Foreignobjectsuchasabranchis
jammedbetweentheguardandthe
nylon cutting head.
Removetheforeignobject.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Abnormal vibration:
stop the machine immediately!
One end of the nylon cord has been
broken.
Tap the nylon cutting head against the ground while
it is rotating to cause the cord to feed.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Cutting tool and motor cannot stop:
Remove the battery immediately!
Electricorelectronicmalfunction. Removethebatteryandaskyourlocalauthorized
service center for repair.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
WARNING: Do not mount a metal blade on
this tool and only use the recommended accesso-
ries or attachments indicated in this manual. The
use of a metal blade or any other accessory or attach-
mentmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaService
Center.
• Nyloncuttinghead
• Nyloncord(cuttingline)
• Plasticblade
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.