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Trouble shooting
Beforemakingarequestforrepairs,checkfortrouble
byyourself.Ifanyabnormalityisfound,controlyour
tool according to the description of this manual. If the
remedymentionedbelowcannotsolvetheproblem,ask
your local authorized service center for repair. Never
tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description.
State of
abnormality
Probable cause
(malfunction)
Remedy
Theshearblade
does not move
even after pull-
ing the switch
trigger.
Thebatteryis
low.
Chargethebattery.
I/O switch is "Off"
position.
Press the I/O switch to
"I" position.
The shears are
locked.
Unlocktheshearsby
performing the steps in
"Switch action".
Connection cord
is loose.
Check the connecting
pointsoftheswitchbox
and shears of connec-
tion cord.
I/O switch is “on”
position when
insertingthebat-
tery cartridge.
Press the I/O switch
to the “O” (off) position
once, and press the I/O
switch to the “I” (on)
position again.
Switch trigger
defect.
Stop using the tool
immediately, and ask
your local authorized
service center for
repair.
The shear
bladesarestuck
onthebranch.
Thebranchistoo
thick.
Release the switch
trigger. Press the I/O
switch to "O" position.
Thenpulltheblades
straight out slowly from
thebranch.
The switch
trigger is locked
andcannotbe
pulled.
Shearbladesare
openedforcibly.
Switch off and on with
the I/O switch. (The
uppershearblade
closes slightly when
switching on.)
The cut is not
smooth.
Theshearblades
are dull.
Sharpen the shear
blades,oradjustblade
clearance.
Theshearblades
are worn out.
Replace the shear
blades.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Uppershearblade
• Uppershearblade(forhardbranch)
• Uppershearblade(forthinbranch)
• Lowershearblade
• Lowershearblade(forhardbranch)
• Lowershearblade(forthinbranch)
• Platexingbolt(forthinbranch)
• Bladetighteningbolt(forthinbranch)
• Catcher(holdingpickedoweraftercutting.)
• Diamondle
• Armband
• Holster
• Cord holder
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.