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Drive axle:
Apply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the drive
axle every around 30 working hours.
► Fig.28
NOTE: Genuine Makita grease may be purchased
from your local Makita dealer.
Storage
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the section for safety warnings and the
instruction manual of the power unit.
Interval of inspection and maintenance
Operating hour
Whole unit
All fixing screws and
nuts
Gear case
Drive axle
Cutter blade
Power unit
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the man-
ual, 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 blades do not rotate.
Stop the motor immediately.
The attachment vibrates abnormally.
Stop the motor immediately.
Cutter blade does not stop imme-
diately.
Stop the motor immediately.
Visually inspect for
damaged parts
Tighten
Supply grease
Supply grease
Visually inspect for
damage
Resharpen
Replace
Probable cause (malfunction)
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Irregular attachment of cutting blades
Cutting blades caught a twig.
Abnormal drive system
Broken, bent or worn cutting blades
Loose attachment of the cutting blades
Irregular attachment of cutting blades
Abnormal drive system
The power unit does not work properly.
Attach the blade cover when not using this attachment.
► Fig.29: 1. Blade cover
When storing this attachment separated from the power
unit, put the cap onto the end of the pipe.
► Fig.30
CAUTION:
against something such as a wall. The attachment
may fall suddenly and cause personal injury.
Before
8 H
operation
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Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit
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.
Install the cutting blade properly.
Remove foreign matter
Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
Replace the cutting blades.
Tighten the bolt securely.
Attach properly.
Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
16 ENGLISH
Do not prop the attachment
10 H / Daily
30 H
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(up to 40H)
50 H
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