20 ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,donotattempttodismantlethetool. In s t e a d , a s k M a k i t a A u t h o r i z e d S e r v i c e C e n t e r s , a l w a y s u s i n g M a k i t a r e p l a c e -mentpartsforrepairs.Malfunction status Cause ActionThechainsawdoesnotstart. B a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e i s n o t i n s t a l l e d . In s t a l l a c h a r g e d b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e .Batteryproblem(lowvoltage). R e c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e . If r e c h a r g -ing is not effective, replace the batterycartridge.Main power switch is off. The chain saw is automatically turned off ifitisun-o p e r a t e d f o r a c e r t a i n p e r i o d . T u r nonthemainpowerswitchagain.Thesawchaindoesnotrun. C h a i n b r a k e a c t i v a t e d . R e l e a s e c h a i n b r a k e .Themotorstopsrunningafteralittleuse. B a t t e r y ' s c h a r g e l e v e l i s l o w . R e c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e . If r e c h a r g -ing is not effective, replace the batterycartridge.Nooilonthechain. O i l t a n k i s e m p t y . F i l l t h e o i l t a n k .Oilguidegrooveisdirty. C l e a n t h e g r o o v e .Pooroildelivery. Adjust the amount of oil delivery with theadjusting screw.ThechainsawdoesnotreachmaximumRPM.Batterycartridgeisinstalledimproperly. In s t a l l t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e a s d e s c r i b e d i nthismanual.Batterypowerisdropping. R e c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e . If r e c h a r g -ing is not effective, replace the batterycartridge.Thedrivesystemdoesnotworkcorrectly. A s k t h e a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e c e n t e r i n y o u rregionforrepair.Themainpowerlampisblinkingingreen. S w i t c h t r i g g e r i s p u l l e d u n d e r a n u n o p e r a t -ablecondition.Pulltheswitchtriggerafterthemainpower s w i t c h i s t u r n e d o n a n d t h e c h a i n b r a k e i sreleased.Chaindoesnotstopeventhechainbrakeisactivated:Stop the tool immediately!Thebrakebandisworndown. A s k t h e a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e c e n t e r i n y o u rregionforrepair.Abnormalvibration:Stop the tool immediately!Looseguidebarorsawchain. Adjust the guide bar and saw chaintension.Toolmalfunction. A s k t h e a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e c e n t e r i n y o u rregionforrepair.Thesawchaincannotbeinstalled. T h e c o m b i n a t i o n o f s a w c h a i n a n dsprocketisnotcorrect.Usethecorrectcombinationofsawchain a n d s p r o c k e t b y r e f e r r i n g t o t h e s e c t i o n f o rspecifications.OPTIONALACCESSORIESCAUTION: These accessories or attachmentsare recommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. T h e u s e o f a n y o t h e raccessoriesorattachmentsmightpresentariskofinjury to persons. Only use accessory or attachmentforitsstatedpurpose.If y o u n e e d a n y a s s i s t a n c e f o r m o r e d e t a i l s r e g a r d -ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaServiceCenter.•Sawchain•Guidebar•Guidebarcover•Sprocket•File•MakitagenuinebatteryandchargerWARNING: If you purchase a guide bar ofdifferent length from the standard guide bar, alsopurchase a suitable guide bar cover together. Itmust fit and fully cover the guide bar on the chainsaw.NOTE: S o m e i t e m s i n t h e l i s t m a y b e i n c l u d e d i n t h etoolpackageasstandardaccessories. T h e y m a ydiffer from country to country.