Removing Or Installing The Blade - Makita DLM380 Instruction Manual

3. Tighten the clamping screws on both sides to
secure the lower handle.
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► 1. Clamping nut 2. Curl washer 3. Screw 4. Tighten
4. Raise the upper handle and align the screw holes
in the upper handle with those in the lower handle.
Secure them with the supplied screws, curl wash-
ers and clamping nuts.
NOTE:
• At this time, keep a firm grip on the upper han-
dle so that it does not drop off your hand.
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► 1. Holder 2. Upper handle 3. Cord
NOTE:
• Install the upper handle so that the direction of
the upper handle and the power supply cord are
positioned as shown in the figure.

Removing or installing the blade

WARNING:
• Always remove the lock key and battery car-
tridge when removing or installing the blade.
Failure to remove the lock key and battery car-
tridge may cause a serious injury.
• The blade coasts for a few seconds after releas-
ing the switch. Make sure that the blade has
come to a complete stop.
• Always wear gloves when handling the blade.
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► 1. Blade 2. Box wrench 3. Loosen 4. Lumber
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever is placed on the upper side.
2. To lock the blade, insert a lumber or similar into
the mower.
3. Loosen the bolt counterclockwise with the box
wrench.
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► 1. Blade support 2. Blade 3. Flat washer 4. Spring
washer 5. Bolt
4. Remove the bolt, spring washer, flat washer, and
blade in order.
To install the blade, take the blade removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING:
• Install blade carefully as they have a top/bottom
facing.
• Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly to secure the
blade.
• Put the blade so that the blade side with a rota-
tional direction arrow faces outward.
• Make sure that the blade is installed securely.
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