13TROUBLESHOOTINGBefore asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the man-ual, do not attempt to dismantle the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makitareplacement parts for repairs.State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) RemedyMotor or engine does not start. - Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.Motor or engine stops soon. - Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.Motor or engine speed does notincrease.- Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.Brushes or sweep drums do notrotate.Stop the motor or engineimmediately.The pipes of the power unit and theattachment are not connected properly.Connect the pipes in the correct way.Brushes or sweep drums caught aforeign matter.Remove the foreign matter.Abnormal drive system Contact an authorized service center for repairs.Power unit vibrates abnormally.Stop the motor or engineimmediately.Brushes or sweep drums are bent orbroken.Replace the brushes or sweep drums.Loose attachment of the brushes orsweep drumsAttach the clips for the brushes or sweep drumssecurely.Irregular attachment of the brushes orsweep drumsInstall the brushes or sweep drums in the correctway.Abnormal drive system Contact an authorized service center for repairs.Brushes or sweep drums continue torotate even if the switch trigger/leveris released.Stop the motor or engineimmediately.The power unit does not work properly. Adjust the idle speed if the power unit is engine-op-erated. Contact an authorized service center forrepairs.ENGLISH