16
Hook the middle of the new nylon cord to the notch
located at the center of the spool between the 2 channels
provided for the nylon cord.
Wind both ends firmly around the spool in the direction
marked on the head for left hand direction indicated by
LH.
(Fig. 30)
Wind all but about 100 mm of the cords, leaving the ends
temporarily hooked through a notch on the side of the
spool.
(Fig. 31)
Mount the spool on the cover so that the grooves and
protrusions on the spool match up with those on the
cover. Now, unhook the ends of the cord from their
temporary position and feed the cords through the eyelets
to come out of the cover.
(Fig. 32)
Align the protrusion on the underside of the cover with the
slots of the eyelets. Then push the cover firmly onto the
housing to secure it. Make sure the latches fully spread in
the cover.
(Fig. 33)
Replacing the blade for plastic blade
(Fig. 34)
Replace the blade when it is worn out or broken.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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
replacement parts for repairs.
014837
Malfunction status
Cause
Action
Motor does not run.
Battery cartridges are not installed.
Install the battery cartridges.
Battery problem (under voltage)
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.
Motor stops running after a little
use.
Rotation is in reverse.
Change the direction of ratation with the
reversing switch.
Battery’s charge level is low.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging
is not effective, replace battery cartridge.
Overheating.
Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down.
It does not reach maximum
RPM.
Battery is installed improperly.
Install the battery cartridge as described in
this manual.
Battery power is dropping.
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.
Cutting tool does not rotate: stop
the machine immediately!
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed between the guard and the
nylon cutting head.
Remove the foreign object.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
Tighten the nut properly as described in this
manual.
The cutter blade is bent.
Replace the cutter blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for
repair.
Abnormal vibration: stop the
machine immediately!
One end of the nylon cord has been
broken.
Bump the nylon cutting head against the
ground while it is rotating to cause the cord to
feed.
The cutter blade is bent, cracked or
worn.
Replace the cutter blade.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
Tighten the nut properly as described in this
manual.
Cutter blade is fastened improperly.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for
repair.
Cutting tool and motor cannot
stop: Remove the battery
immediately!
Electric or electronic malfunction.
Remove the battery cartridge and ask your
local authorized service center for repair.
