Operation Manual

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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 regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Cutter blade
• Nylon cutting head
• Nylon cord (cutting line)
• 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.
Malfunction status Cause Action
Motor does not run.
Battery cartridges are not installed. Install the battery cartridges.
Battery problem (under voltage)
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Motor stops running after a
little use.
Rotation is in reverse.
Change the direction of ratation with the reversing
switch.
Battery’s charge level is low.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Overheating. Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down.
It does not reach maximum
RPM.
Battery is installed improperly.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Battery power is dropping.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Cutting tool does not rotate:
stop the machine
immediately!
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed between the guard and the
nylon cutting head.
Remove the foreign object.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
Tighten the nut properly as described in this
manual.
The cutter blade is bended. Replace the cutter blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Abnormal vibration:
stop the machine
immediately!
One end of the nylon cord has been
broken.
Bump the nylon cutting head against the ground
while it is rotating to cause the cord to feed.
The cutter blade is bended, cracked or
worn.
Replace the cutter blade.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
Tighten the nut properly as described in this
manual.
Cutter blade is fastened improperly.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Cutting tool and motor
cannot stop:
Remove the battery
immediately!
Electric or electronic malfunction.
Remove the battery cartridge and ask your local
authorized service center for repair.