Malfunction status
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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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
• Do not mount a blade on this tool and only use the
recommended accessories or attachments
indicated in this manual. The use of a blade or any
other accessory or attachment may result in serious
personal injury.
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.
• Nylon cutting head
• Nylon cord (cutting line)
• Plastic blade
• 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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Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Rotation is in reverse.
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 guard and the
nylon cutting head.
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.
Action
Install the battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace battery.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Change the direction of ratation with the reversing
switch.
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.
Bump 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.