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 wheel rotation does not acceler-
ate properly even after running the
tool without load for 20 seconds.
Wheel does not rotate:
stop the machine immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the machine immediately!
Cutting tool and motor cannot stop:
Remove the battery cartridge
immediately!
Poor cutting performance
Water leaks from the inlet.
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 regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
•
Abrasive cut-off wheel
•
Diamond wheel
•
Synchro-belt
•
Coupling sleeve
•
Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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 is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The synchro-belt is slipping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
The synchro-belt is slipping.
Foreign object is jammed between the
guard and the wheel.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Improper attachment of the wheel.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric or electronic malfunction.
It is time to replace the wheel.
Water is leaking from the O-ring part.
16 ENGLISH
Remedy
Install the battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace the battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective,
replace the 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 the battery cartridge.
Replace the synchro-belt with new one.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the synchro-belt with new one.
Uninstall the battery cartridge and then remove the
foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Install the wheel as instructed in this manual.
Tighten the bolt to secure the wheel firmly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the battery cartridge and ask your local
authorized service center for repair.
Replace the wheel with new one.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.