15TROUBLE SHOOTINGBefore asking for repairs, conduct your own inspectionfirst. If you find a problem that is not explained in themanual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead,ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always usingMakita replacement parts for repairs.Malfunction statusMotor does not run.CauseBattery cartridge is not installed.Battery problem (under voltage)Rotation is in reverse.Overheating.Battery power is dropping.Electric or electronic malfunction.ActionInstall the battery cartridge.Remove the foreign object.Motor stops running aftera little use.It does not reach maximumRPM.Cutting tool does not rotate:stop the machine immediately!Abnormal vibration:stop the machine immediately!Cutting tool and motor cannotstop:Remove the batteryimmediately!The drive system does not workcorrectly.One end of the nylon cord hasbeen broken.The drive system does not workcorrectly.Foreign object such as a branchis jammed between the guard andthe nylon cutting head.The drive system doesnot work correctly.Battery is installed improperly.Battery's charge level is low.The drive system does not workcorrectly.Recharge the battery. If rechargingis not effective, replace battery.Ask your local authorized servicecenter for repair.Ask your local authorized servicecenter for repair.Ask your local authorized servicecenter for repair.Ask your local authorized servicecenter for repair.Remove the battery and ask yourlocal authorized service center forrepair.Bump the nylon cutting headagainst the ground while it isrotating to cause the cord to feed.Recharge the battery. If rechargingis not effective, replace battery.Install the battery cartridge asdescribed in this manual.Stop using of tool to allow it to cooldown.Recharge the battery. If rechargingis not effective, replace battery.Change the direction of ratationwith the reversing switch.010856