Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual - Trouble Shooting
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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 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!
Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
Rotation is in reverse.
Overheating.
Battery power is dropping.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
The cutter blade is bended.
Cutter blade fastening nut is loose.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Electric or electronic malfunction.
Action
Install the battery cartridge.
Remove the foreign object.
Replace the cutter blade.
Replace the cutter blade.
Abnormal vibration:
stop the machine immediately!
Cutting tool and motor cannot
stop: Remove the battery
immediately!
Cutter blade is fastened improperly.
The cutter blade is bended,
cracked or worn.
One of nylon cord has been broken
and the head got unbalanced.
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.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Battery is installed improperly.
Battery's charge level is low.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
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.
Tighten the nut properly as
described in this manual.
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.
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.
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