Installing The Grass Basket - Makita DLM431 Instruction Manual

3. Attach the holders to the handle. Position the
power supply cord as shown in the figure.
► 1 . Holder
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key and
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
To remove the mower blade, take the following steps.
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2. To lock the blade rotation, insert a screwdriver or a
similar tool into a hole on the base of the blade.
3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
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► 1 . Mower blade 2. Screwdriver 3. Wrench
4. Remove the bolt, outer flange, mower blade, and
inner flange in order.
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► 1 . Inner flange 2. Rotational direction arrow 3. Outer
flange 4. Bolt 5. Mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING:
Install the blade carefully. It has
a top/bottom facing. Place the blade so that the
rotational direction arrow faces outward.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the blade and all
the fixing parts are installed correctly and tight-
ened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.

Installing the grass basket

1.
Remove the lock key.
2. Lift the rear guard of the mower body.
3. Hook the grass basket on the groove of the mower
body as shown in the figure.
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