Maintenance; Carrying The Mower - Makita DLM461 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING:
Wear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Maintenance
1. Remove the lock key and battery cartridges, and
then close the battery cover.
2.
Put the mower on its side and clean grass clip-
pings accumulated on the underside of mower deck.
3. Pour water toward the bottom of the machine to
which the blade is attached.
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4. Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners etc.
for tightness.
5. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or replaced.
6.
Store the mower in a safe place out of the reach of
children.

Carrying the mower

When carrying the mower, hold the front grip and lower
handle with two people as shown in the figure.
► 1 . Lower handle 2. Front grip
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Storing
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
1. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
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► 1 . Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
2.
Loosen the thumb nuts and fold the upper handle.
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► 1 . Upper handle 2. Thumb nut
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