Troubleshooting - Makita DGP180 Instruction Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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
The tool does not pour grease
You cannot pull the rod handle.
Grease leaks from the adapter.
Grease does not come out of the air
drain valve when ejecting the air.
Probable cause (malfunction)
Air remains in the flow path of the
grease.
The valve for air drain is loose.
The grease consistency is high.
The grease is hard due to low ambient/
storage temperature.
No grease inside of the tool.
The valve for air drain is fastened.
There is wear, damage or dust on the
grease injection port (grease nipple).
Adapter is worn out.
The air drain valve is not loose enough.
The grease is hard.
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Remedy
To eject air from inside of the tool, loosen the valve
for air drain.
Fasten the valve for air drain.
Use NLGI No.0 - No.2 grease.
Warm grease before use.
Supply grease into the tool.
Loosen the valve for air drain.
Clean or replace the grease injection port (grease
nipple).
Replace the adapter.
Loosen the air drain valve further.
The air may have already been ejected.
Fasten the valve for air drain, install the battery
cartridge, and turn on the tool to check if the tool
pour grease.