Makita EM409MP Instructions D'emploi page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the man-
ual, do not attempt to dismantle the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Motor does not start.
Motor stops soon.
Motor speed does not increase.
Cutting tool does not rotate.
Stop the motor immediately.
Main unit vibrates abnormally.
Stop the motor immediately.
Cutter blade does not stop imme-
diately.
Stop the motor immediately.
The nylon cutting cord does not feed. The cord is used up or tangled in the
The nylon cutting cord is not cut off at
the correct length.
Probable cause (malfunction)
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Loose attachment of the cutting tool
Cutting tool caught a twig.
Abnormal drive system
Broken, bent or worn cutting tool
Loose attachment of the cutting tool
One end of nylon cutting cord has been
broken and the nylon cutting head got
unbalanced.
Irregular attachment of cutting tool
Abnormal drive system
The power unit does not work properly.
spool.
The cord cutter on the protector is
damaged or missing.
The cord extends past the protector.
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Remedy
Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
Tighten securely.
Remove foreign matter
Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
Replace the cutting tool.
Tighten securely.
Feed the nylon cutting cord with tapping the nylon
cutting head on the ground.
Attach properly.
Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
Rewind the cord.
Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
Rewind the cord.