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 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 abnor-
mally.
Stop the motor
immediately.
Cutter blade does not stop
immediately.
Stop the motor
immediately.
The nylon cutting cord does
not feed.
The nylon cutting cord is
not cut off at the correct
length.
Probable cause
(malfunction)
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Loose attachment of the cut-
ting tool
Cutting tool caught a twig.
Abnormal drive system
Broken, bent or worn cutting
tool
Loose attachment of the cut-
ting tool
One end of nylon cutting
cord has been broken and
the nylon cutting head got
unbalanced.
Irregular attachment of cut-
ting tool
Abnormal drive system
The power unit does not work
properly.
The cord is used up or tan-
gled in the spool.
The cord cutter on the protec-
tor 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 tap-
ping 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.
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