Makita XCU08PT XCU08 XCU09 Instruction Manual - Page 22

Check item / Operating time Oil tank cap Check tightness. Chain catcher Inspection. Before operation - Everyday - Screws Inspection. - - and nuts Every week - Every 3 month - Annually - Before storage - - - - - - - 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 Cause Action The chain saw does not start. Battery cartridge is not installed. Install a charged battery cartridge. Battery problem (low voltage). Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharging is not effective, replace the battery cartridge. Main power switch is off. The chain saw is automatically turned off if it is un-operated for a certain period. Turn on the main power switch again. The saw chain does not run. Chain brake activated. Release chain brake. The motor stops running after a Battery's charge level is low. little use. Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharging is not effective, replace the battery cartridge. No oil on the chain. Oil tank is empty. Fill the oil tank. Oil guide groove is dirty. Clean the groove. Poor oil delivery. Adjust the amount of oil delivery with the adjusting screw. The chain saw does not reach Battery cartridge is installed maximum RPM. improperly. Install the battery cartridges as described in this manual. Battery power is dropping. Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not effective, replace the battery cartridge. The drive system does not work Ask the authorized service cen- correctly. ter in your region for repair. The main power lamp is blinking Switch trigger is pulled under an Pull the switch trigger after the in green. unoperatable condition. main power switch is turned on and the chain brake is released. Chain does not stop even the chain brake is activated: Stop the machine immediately! The brake band is worn down. Ask the authorized service center in your region for repair. Abnormal vibration: Stop the machine immediately! 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. 22 ENGLISH