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TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedinthemanual,
do not attempt to disassemble the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts for repairs.
Symptom Probable cause Remedy
Not working Battery cartridges are installed improperly. Install the battery cartridges as described
in this manual.
The battery cartridges are exhausted. Charge the battery cartridges.
The handle is installed improperly. Installthehandlermlyasdescribedin
this manual.
The brushroll does not rotate The appliance is locked in upright position. Unlock the upright position of the
appliance.
The indicator of brushroll error is lighting. Inspect that there is no entanglement
aroundthebrushroll(body,capandjoint).
Weak suction power The indicator of excess level of dust is
lighting.
Replacethelterbag.
Ifthelterbagisnotfull,unfoldthelter
bag and shake it to clear the clogging.
Ifreplacingthelterbagdoesnotsolve
the problem...
CleanorreplacetheHEPAlter.
Inspect that there is no debris clogged in
the hose and pipe.
Debris is entangled in the brushroll and the
rotating speed is declined.
Inspect that there is no entanglement
aroundthebrushroll(body,cap,joint).
Theheightofbrushrollistoohighfromtheoor.
Lower the height of the brushroll.
The hair of brushroll has become short. Replace the brushroll.
Lower the height of the brushroll.
The appliance is operating in low mode. Change to the higher operating mode.
The brushroll is not installed. Install the brushroll.
The pipe or the hose is installed
improperly.
Installthepipeorthehosermly.
Loud driving noise The appliance is operating in high mode. Change to the lower operating mode.
Debris is entangled in the brushroll. Inspect that there is no entanglement
aroundthebrushroll(body,capandjoint).
Thelterbagislledwithdust. Replacethelterbag.
Ifreplacingthelterbagdoesnotsolve
the problem...
CleanorreplacetheHEPAlter.
Inspect that there is no debris clogged in
the hose and pipe.
The indicator of excess level of dust blinks
after a little use
Thelterbagisfolded. Unfoldtheentranceofthelterbagbefore
setting it.
LED lamp does not light TheLEDlampsettingiso. During operation, press and hold the
battery check / LED lamp button to turn on
the LED lamp.
The caster wheel is hard to move Debris is entangled in the caster wheel. Clean the debris on the caster wheel.