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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.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Various type of Makita genuine batteries and chargers
• Saw chain
• Chain cover
• Guide bar complete
• File
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool pack-
age as standard accessories. They may differ from
country to country.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN62841-1 and EN ISO 11681-2 as applicable:
Sound pressure level (L
pA
) : 78 dB(A)
Sound power level (L
WA
) : 86 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
NOTE:
• The declared noise emission value(s) has been mea-
sured in accordance with a standard test method and
may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared noise emission value(s) may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• Wear ear protection.
• The noise emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared value(s) depend-
ing on the ways in which the tool is used especially
what kind of workpiece is processed.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the
operator that are based on an estimation of expo-
sure in the actual conditions of use (taking account
of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times
when the tool is switched off and when it is running
idle in addition to the trigger time).
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN62841-1 and EN ISO 11681-2 as appli-
cable:
Work mode: cutting wood
Vibration emission (a
h,W
) : 5.9 m/s
2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s
2
Malfunction status
Cause
Action
Chain saw does not start.
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Install the charged battery cartridge.
Battery problem (under voltage).
Recharge the battery cartridge. If
recharging is not effective, replace
battery cartridge.
Motor stops running after a little use.
Battery’s charge level is low.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If
recharging is not effective, replace
battery cartridge.
No oil on the chain.
Oil tank is empty.
Fill the oil tank.
Oil guide groove is dirty.
Clean the groove.
Malfunction of oil pump.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
It does not reach maximum RPM.
Battery cartridge is installed
improperly.
Install the battery cartridge as
described in this manual.
Battery’s charge level is low.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If
recharging is not effective, replace
battery cartridge.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Chain does not stop:
Stop the machine immediately!
Malfunction of switch.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Abnormal vibration:
Stop the machine immediately!
Loose guide bar or saw chain.
Adjust the guide bar and saw chain
tension.
Tool malfunction.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
