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