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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.
Malfunction status
The tool does not start.
The motor stops running after a little use.
No oil on the chain.
The tool does not reach maximum RPM.
The main power lamp is blinking in green.
Abnormal vibration:
Stop the tool immediately!
The Torque Boost mode is not available
after replacing the battery cartridge with a
fully charged one.
The saw chain cannot be installed.
Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (low voltage).
Main power switch is off.
Battery's charge level is low.
Oil tank is empty.
Oil guide groove is dirty.
Poor oil delivery.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work correctly.
Switch trigger is pulled under an unoperat-
able condition.
Loose guide bar or saw chain.
Tool malfunction.
Depending on the usage conditions, the
Torque Boost mode is not available after
replacing the battery cartridge.
The combination of saw chain and
sprocket is not correct.
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Action
Install a charged battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
The tool is automatically turned off if it is
un-operated for a certain period. Turn on
the main power switch again.
Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
Fill the oil tank.
Clean the groove.
Adjust the amount of oil delivery with the
adjusting screw.
Install the battery cartridges as described
in this manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
Pull the switch trigger after the main power
switch is turned on.
Adjust the guide bar and saw chain
tension.
Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
Use the tool in the normal mode until the
installed battery cartridge becomes empty,
and then replace the battery cartridge with
a fully charged one, or recharge the battery
cartridge.
Use the correct combination of saw chain
and sprocket by referring to the section for
specifications.
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