Makita PLM4621N2 Original Instruction Manual page 10

Model
Guaranteed sound pressure level at
operator's position (According to EN
ISO 5395-1 Annex F & EN ISO 5395-2,
EN ISO 4871)
Measured sound power level
Guaranteed sound power level
(According to 2000/14/EC)
Vibration
(According to EN ISO 5395-1 Annex G
& EN ISO 5395-2)
5. ASSEMBLY
5-1 ASSEMBLING THE FOLDING
HANDLE
A) Fix the lower handlebars into the unit body with
locking knobs as shown. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6)
B) Release the upper handlebars for folding. Connect the
upper handle and the lower handle with the locking
knob. (Fig. 7, Fig. 8)
C) Position all cables over the handle shafts. Clamp them
around the middle of lower handles by the cable
clamps so that the cables are fixed on the outside of
the machine. Otherwise the cables may be pinched by
opening/closing the rear cover or forced by folding the
upper handle. (Fig. 9)
5-2 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE
GRASS CATCHER
1. To fit: Lift the rear cover and hang the grass catcher on
the shaft of rear of mower. (Fig. 10, Fig. 11)
2. To remove: Grasp and lift the rear cover, remove grass
catcher.
5-3 STARTER HANDLE
Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide.
(Fig. 12, Fig. 13)
5-4 HEIGHT OF CUT
Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height. (Fig. 14 and
see clause 7-9)
5-5 ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE HEIGHT
1) Back out the locking knob which fixed the lower
handle, refer to Fig. 15.
2) Refer to Fig. 16, move the lower handle up and down,
adjust it to the proper height.
There is 3 adjusting height to be choose on this type
lawn mower; at 1 height, lower handle to the ground is
highest., 3 height is the lowest.
3) Adjusting to the proper height, then fix the lower
handle by the locking knobs.
WARNING: The left side and right side of lower
handle must adjust to the same height.
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PLM4621N2
85.1 dB(A) (K=3 dB(A))
93.7 dB(A) K=2.59 dB(A)
96 dB(A)
2
7.38 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
6. "2 IN 1"
These lawn mowers can be retrofitted from its normal
function, based on the application purpose:
From lawn mower with rear collection to mulching mower.
What is mulching?
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm from 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife.
- Do not mow wet grass.
- Set max. engine speed.
- Only move at working pace.
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side
and mowing blade.
ONE: Retrofitting for mulching mower
WARNING: Only with a stopped engine and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 17, Fig. 18)
3. Lower the rear cover again.
TWO: Mowing with the grass catcher
WARNING: Only with a stopped engine and
standstill cutter.
1. For mowing with the grass catcher, remove the
mulching wedge and mount the grass catcher.
2. Removing the mulching wedge.
- Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7-1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
PLM4622N2
84.3 dB(A) (K=3 dB (A))
94.0 dB(A) K=1.80 dB(A)
96 dB(A)
2
5.18 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s