Electronic Function; Operation; Maintenance - Makita DLM460 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the handle height
CAUTION:
Before removing the bolts, hold
the upper handle firmly. Otherwise, the handle may
fall and cause an injury.
The handle height can be adjusted in three levels.
1.
Loosen the thumb nuts of the lower handle, and
then remove the bolts, washer, and thumb nuts.
► Fig.23: 1. Thumb nut 2. Washer 3. Bolt
2. Adjust the handle height.
3. Insert the bolts from inside, then attach washers
from outside, and then tighten the thumb nuts.
Using mulching attachment
The mulching attachment allows you to return the cut
grass to the ground without gathering the cut grass in
the grass basket. When you operate the machine with
the mulching attachment, be sure to remove the grass
basket.
NOTICE:
When using the machine with the
mulching plug, make sure that the total length of
grass after cutting is 30 mm or more, and the cut
length is 15 mm or less.
► Fig.24: (1) 30 mm or more (2) 15 mm or less

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant
speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the
rotating speed is kept constant even under load
condition.
• Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.

OPERATION

Mowing
WARNING:
Before mowing, clear away sticks
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
CAUTION:
If the cut grass or foreign object
blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to
remove the lock key and battery cartridge and
wear gloves before removing the grass or foreign
object.
NOTICE:
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
► Fig.25
Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 1 meter per 4 seconds.
► Fig.26
The center lines of the front wheels are guidelines to mowing
width. Using the center lines as guidelines, mow in strips. Overlap
by one half to one third the previous strip to mow the lawn evenly.
► Fig.27: 1. Mowing width 2. Overlapping area
3. Center line
Change the mowing direction each time to prevent the
grass grain pattern from forming in just one direction.
► Fig.28
Periodically check the grass basket for mowed grass. Empty the
grass before it becomes full. Before every periodical check, be sure
to stop the mower then remove the lock key and the battery cartridge.
NOTE: Using the mower with the grass basket full
prevents smooth blade rotation and places an extra
load on the motor, which may cause breakdown.
Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all at once. Instead, mow
the lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between mowings
until the lawn becomes evenly short.
► Fig.29
NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all at
once may cause the grass to die. The cut grass may
also block up inside of the mower body.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
larly check the grass basket for any damage or weak-
ened strength. Replace the grass basket if necessary.
1. Release the switch lever.
2. Remove the lock key.
3. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.30: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
4. Empty the grass basket.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING:
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
14 ENGLISH
To reduce a risk of accident, regu-
Always be sure that the lock
Always remove the lock key when
Wear gloves when performing
Always wear the safety goggles or