NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning the tool
Clean the tool by wiping off dust, dirt, or cut off grass
with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung
out. To avoid overheating of the tool, be sure to remove
the cut off grass or debris adhered to the vent of the
tool.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Motor does not run.
Motor stops running after a little use.
The tool 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!
Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Battery's charge level is low.
Overheating.
Battery cartridge 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
cutting tool.
Cutting tool is loosely attached.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Broken, bent or worn cutting tool
Cutting tool is loosely attached.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric or electronic malfunction.
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Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING:
Use only the nylon cord with
diameter specified in this instruction manual.
Never use heavier line, metal wire, rope or the
like. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool
and result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always remove the nylon cutting
head from the tool when replacing the nylon cord.
WARNING:
Make sure that the cover of the
nylon cutting head is secured to the housing
properly as described below. Failure to properly
secure the cover may cause the nylon cutting head to
fly apart resulting in serious personal injury.
Replace the nylon cord if it is not fed any more. The
method of replacing the nylon cord varies depending on
the type of the nylon cutting head.
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Remedy
Install the battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Tighten the cutting tool securely.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the cutting tool.
Tighten the cutting tool securely.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the battery cartridge and ask your local
authorized service center for repair.