Trouble Shooting - Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual

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.
Malfunction status
Motor does not run.
Motor stops running after a
little use.
It does not reach maximum
RPM.
Cutting tool does not rotate:
stop the machine immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the machine immediately!
Cutting tool and motor cannot
stop: Remove the battery
immediately!
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Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Rotation is in reverse.
Battery's charge level is low.
Overheating.
Battery is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch
is jammed between the guard
and the nylon cutting head or cutter
blade.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
The cutter blade is bended.
The drive system does not
work correctly.
One of nylon cord has been broken
and the head got unbalanced.
The cutter blade is bended,
cracked or worn.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
Cutter blade is fastened improperly.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric or electronic malfunction.
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Action
Install the battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery. If recharging
is not effective, replace battery.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Change the direction of rotation
with the reversing switch.
Recharge the battery. If recharging
is not effective, replace battery.
Stop using of tool to allow it to cool
down.
Install the battery cartridge as
described in this manual.
Recharge the battery. If recharging
is not effective, replace battery.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Tighten the nut properly as
described in this manual.
Replace the cutter blade.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Bump the nylon cutting head
against the ground while it is
rotating to cause the cord to feed.
Replace the cutter blade.
Tighten the nut properly as
described in this manual.
Ask your local authorized service
center for repair.
Remove the battery and ask your
local authorized service center for
repair.