Use and Care Manual

19 ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
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do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
Malfunction status Cause Action
  Install two charged battery cartridges.
Battery problem (low voltage). Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
Main power switch is off. 

on the main power switch again.
 Chain brake activated. Release chain brake.
 Battery's charge level is low. Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
No oil on the chain. Oil tank is empty. Fill the oil tank.
Oil guide groove is dirty. Clean the groove.
Poor oil delivery. 


RPM.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly. Install the battery cartridges as described
in this manual.
Battery power is dropping. Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
 Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
 Switch trigger is pulled under an unoperat-
able condition.
Pull the switch trigger after the main power
switch is turned on and the chain brake is
released.
Chain does not stop even the chain brake
is activated:
Stop the machine immediately!
 Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
Abnormal vibration:
Stop the machine immediately!
Loose guide bar or saw chain. 
tension.
 Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
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accessories or attachments might present a risk of

for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WARNING: If you purchase a guide bar of
different length from the standard guide bar, also
purchase a suitable guide bar cover together. It
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saw.
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
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differ from country to country.
MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the
most current warranty terms applicable to this product.
If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the
warranty details set forth at below website for your
respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com