Makita XRU15PT XRU15 Instruction Manual - Page 20

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. State of abnormality Motor does not run. Probable cause (malfunction) Battery cartridge is not installed. Battery problem (under voltage) Motor stops running after a little use. The drive system does not work correctly. Battery's charge level is low. It does not reach maximum RPM. Overheating. Battery is installed improperly. Battery power is dropping. 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! The drive system does not work correctly. Foreign object such as a branch is jammed between the guard and the cutting tool. The drive system does not work correctly. One end of the nylon cord has been broken. The drive system does not work correctly. Electric or electronic malfunction. Remedy Install the battery cartridge. Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective, replace battery. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. 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. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Tap the nylon cutting head against the ground while it is rotating to cause the cord to feed. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Remove the battery and ask your local authorized service center for repair. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WARNING: Do not mount a metal blade on this tool and only use the recommended accessories or attachments indicated in this manual. The use of a metal blade or any other accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury. CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. • Nylon cutting head • Nylon cord (cutting line) • Protector • Makita genuine battery and charger NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country. MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the most current warranty terms applicable to this product. If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the warranty details set forth at below website for your respective country. United States of America: www.makitatools.com Canada: www.makita.ca Other countries: www.makita.com 20 ENGLISH