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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Parts:
Interval:
How to:
Power cord
Every time before use
Visually inspect whether it is not badly worn or damaged.
If it is damaged, ask your local service center for repair.
Auxiliary handle screw
Every time before use
Check whether screw is not loose. Tighten the screw if it
is loose. Replace the screw if it is damaged.
Cutting tool guard (protector) Every time before use
Check whether screw is not loose, whether protector is
not damaged. Tighten the screw if it is loose. Replace the
protector if it is damaged.
Nylon cutting head
Every 10 h
Visually inspect whether it is not badly worn or damaged.
If it is damaged, replace it.
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 replacement
parts for repairs.
Malfunction status
Cause
Action
Motor does not run.
Power mains is not plugged in.
Plug in the mains.
Power cable broken.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Motor stops running after a little use. Overheating.
Stop using of tool to allow it to cool
down.
It does not reach maximum RPM.
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.
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 drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Cutting tool and motor cannot stop:
Disconnect the mains immediately!
Electric or electronic malfunction.
Disconnect the mains and ask your
local authorized service center for
repair.
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.
• Nylon cutting head
• Nylon cord (cutting line)
• Shoulder harness
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ from
country to country.
