Electronic Function; Adjusting The Handle Height; Operation - Makita DLM461 Instruction Manual

► 1 . Mowing height adjusting lever 2. Front grip
NOTE: The mowing height figures should be used
just as a guideline. Depending on the conditions of
the lawn or the ground, the actual lawn height may
become slightly different from the set height.
NOTE: Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicu-
ous place to get your desired height.

Adjusting the handle height

CAUTION:
Before removing the bolts, hold
the upper handle firmly. Otherwise, the handle may
fall and cause an injury.
The handle height can be adjusted in three levels.
1.
Loosen the thumb nuts of the lower handle, and
then remove the bolts, washer, and thumb nuts.
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► 1 . Thumb nut 2. Washer 3. Bolt
2. Adjust the handle height.
3. Insert the bolts from inside, then attach washers
from outside, and then tighten the thumb nuts.
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Using mulching attachment
The mulching attachment allows you to return the cut
grass to the ground without gathering the cut grass in
the grass basket. When you operate the machine with
the mulching attachment, be sure to remove the grass
basket.

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant
speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the
rotating speed is kept constant even under load
condition.
• Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.

OPERATION

Mowing
WARNING:
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
CAUTION:
blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to
remove the lock key and battery cartridge and
wear gloves before removing the grass or foreign
object.
NOTICE:
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
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Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 1 meter
per 4 seconds.
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Before mowing, clear away sticks
Always wear the safety goggles or
If the cut grass or foreign object