Makita XCU03PT XCU03 Instruction Manual - Page 18

Check item / Operating time Lock-off lever Inspection. Before operation Everyday - Oil tank cap Check - tightness. Chain catcher Inspection. - - Screws and Inspection. - - nuts To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should Every week - Every 3 month - - - - Annually - Before storage - - - - be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 The chain saw does not start. The saw chain does not run. The motor stops running after a little use. No oil on the chain. The chain saw does not reach maximum RPM. The main power lamp is blinking. Chain does not stop even the chain brake is activated: Stop the machine immediately! Abnormal vibration: Stop the machine immediately! Cause Two battery cartridges are not installed. Battery problem (low voltage). Main power switch is off. Chain brake activated. Battery's charge level is low. Oil tank is empty. Oil guide groove is dirty. Poor oil delivery. Battery cartridge is installed improperly. Battery power is dropping. The drive system does not work correctly. Switch trigger is pulled under an unoperatable condition. The brake band is worn down. Action Install two charged battery cartridges. Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharging is not effective, replace the battery cartridge. The chain saw is automatically turned off if it is un-operated for a certain period. Turn on the main power switch again. Release chain brake. Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharging is not effective, replace the battery cartridge. Fill the oil tank. Clean the groove. Adjust the amount of oil delivery with the adjusting screw. Install the battery cartridges as described in this manual. Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharging is not effective, replace the battery cartridge. Ask the authorized service center in your region for repair. Pull the switch trigger after the main power switch is turned on and the chain brake is released. Ask the authorized service center in your region for repair. Loose guide bar or saw chain. Tool malfunction. Adjust the guide bar and saw chain tension. Ask the authorized service center in your region for repair. 18 ENGLISH