Troubleshooting - Makita SW400MP Original Instruction Manual

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 or engine does not start.
Motor or engine stops soon.
Motor or engine speed does not
increase.
Brushes or sweep drums do not
rotate.
Stop the motor or engine
immediately.
Power unit vibrates abnormally.
Stop the motor or engine
immediately.
Brushes or sweep drums continue to
rotate even if the switch trigger/lever
is released.
Stop the motor or engine
immediately.
Probable cause (malfunction)
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The pipes of the power unit and the
attachment are not connected properly.
Brushes or sweep drums caught a
foreign matter.
Abnormal drive system
Brushes or sweep drums are bent or
broken.
Loose attachment of the brushes or
sweep drums
Irregular attachment of the brushes or
sweep drums
Abnormal drive system
The power unit does not work properly.
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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.
Connect the pipes in the correct way.
Remove the foreign matter.
Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
Replace the brushes or sweep drums.
Attach the clips for the brushes or sweep drums
securely.
Install the brushes or sweep drums in the correct
way.
Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
Adjust the idle speed if the power unit is engine-op-
erated. Contact an authorized service center for
repairs.
ENGLISH