Adjusting The Mowing Height; Operation - Makita DLM382 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the mowing height

WARNING:
Never put your hand or leg under
the mower body when adjusting the mowing height.
WARNING:
Always make sure that the lever
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm (13/16") and 75 mm (2-15/16").
1. Remove the lock key.
2. Pull the mowing height adjusting lever to the outward of
the mower body and move it to your desired mowing height.
► 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
NOTE: The mowing height figures should be used
just as a guideline. Depending on the conditions of
the lawn or the ground, the actual lawn height may
become slightly different from the set height.
NOTE: Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicu-
ous place to get your desired height.
Using mulching plug
Optional accessory
The mulching plug 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 mulch-
ing plug, be sure to remove the grass basket.
NOTICE:
When using the machine with the
mulching plug, make sure that the total length of
grass is 30 mm (1-3/16") or more, or the cut length
is 15 mm (9/16") or less.
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► (1) 30 mm (1-3/16") or more (2) 15 mm (9/16") or less

OPERATION

Mowing
WARNING:
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
CAUTION:
1 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:
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 1 meter
(3.3 ft.) per 4 seconds.
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Before mowing, clear away sticks
Always wear the safety goggles or
If the cut grass or foreign object
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.