Makita EV-3618 Manual De Instrucciones Original página 13

Perform the following work at regular basis:
• Check all the clamps, such as screws, nuts etc. are
tightly fasten.
• Check for defects such as loose, worn, or damaged
parts. Replace them if necessary.
• Check that the covers and guards are not damaged or
deformed.
• If the machine starts vibrating abnormally during
operation, that may be caused by unbalanced or
deformed cutting tool due to the impacts by foreign
objects. Have the cutting tool repaired or replaced by
authorized service center if it happens.
• The cutting tool is worn out during the course of time.
Check the condition of the cutting tool and its stability on
regular basis. Replace it if it is worn or become blunt.
• Clean and lubricate all screw parts before storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Before solving troubles, switch off the machine, pull out
the mains plug, and wait until the machine stops completely.
Trouble
The machine does not start.
There are cracking sounds
from the machine.
There are strange noise
from the machine.
The machine does not reach
its maximum power.
Poor result.
Possible cause
Power supply is not plugged in.
Defect of power cord.
Defect of electrical circuit.
Lock-off button is not pressed.
Foreign matter is entangled in the
cutting tool.
Defect of drive belt
Power source has low voltage than it
required.
Air vents are clogged.
Grass is too high.
Cutting tool is worn out or damaged.
Scarified surface exceeds the machine
capacity.
Scarified depth is not correct.
Remedy
Connect the power supply.
Unplug immediately. Ask your local Dolmar authorized
service center to repair it.
Ask your local Dolmar authorized service center to repair
it.
Press the lock-off button and pull the start/stop lever.
Switch off the motor, unplug, and wait until the cutter tool
stops. And then remove the foreign matter.
Ask your local Dolmar authorized service center to repair
it.
Try another power source. Check whether appropriate
power source is deployed.
Clean the air vents.
Mow the grass before scarifying.
Replace it.
Only scarify a surface which is in accordance with
machine capacity.
Adjust the depth of the cutting tool.
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