Functional Description - Makita DLM382 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock key
and battery cartridge are removed before carrying
out any work on the mower. Failure to remove the
lock key and the battery cartridge may result in seri-
ous personal injury from accidental start-up.
WARNING:
Never start the mower unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the machine
in a partially assembled state may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the battery cover
WARNING:
Do not insert the lock key and bat-
tery cartridge before installing the battery cover.
Failure to do so may cause a serious injury.
Install the battery cover completely before the opera-
tion. The battery cover protects the mower and battery
cartridge from mud, dirt, and water.
1. Place the battery cover with the protrusions on the
mower aligned with the holes on the battery cover.
► Fig.1: 1. Protrusion 2. Hole 3. Battery cover
2. Place your hands in the middle of the battery
cover and push it.
► Fig.2
3. Before the first operation, check that the pivot
point of the battery cover is attached properly. If the
battery cover is installed correctly, it will not open until
the battery cover locking lever is pulled.
► Fig.3: 1. Pivot point 2. Battery cover locking lever
Installing the handle
NOTICE:
When installing handles, position the
cords so that they are not caught by anything
between the handles. If the cord is damaged, the
mower switch may not work.
1.
Slide the both ends of lower handle into the
grooves of the mower then fully tighten the clamping
screws.
► Fig.4: 1. Clamping screw 2. Lower handle
2. Align the screw holes of upper handle and lower
handle. Secure them with the clamping screws and
nuts.
► Fig.5: 1. Clamping nut 2. Clamping screw
NOTE: Hold the upper handle firmly so that it does
not drop off your hand.
3.
Attach the holders to the handle. Position the
power supply cord as shown in the figure.
► Fig.6: 1. Holder
Removing the mulching plug
Optional accessory
1. Open the rear cover.
► Fig.7: 1. Rear cover
2.
Hold the mulching plug by the handle, and then
pull it out from the mower body as shown in the figure.
► Fig.8: 1. Mulching plug 2. Handle
Installing the grass basket
1. Open the rear cover.
► Fig.9: 1. Rear cover
2.
Hook the grass basket on the rod of the mower
body as shown in the figure.
► Fig.10: 1. Hook 2. Rod 3. Grass basket
Attaching the mulching plug
Optional accessory
1. Open the rear cover, and then remove the grass
basket.
► Fig.11: 1. Rear cover 2. Grass basket
2. Hold the mulching plug by the handle, and then
attach it to the mower body as shown in the figure.
► Fig.12: 1. Mulching plug 2. Handle
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the machine
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
CAUTION:
Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the machine, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE: The machine does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
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