Adjusting The Handle Height - Makita LM001C Instruction Manual

Hold the front grip or the lower handle with one hand, and then
move the mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand.
► 1. Mowing height adjusting lever 2. Lower handle 3. Front grip
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.
Grass level indicator
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed
grass. When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
floats while the blades are running.
► 1. Grass level indicator
When the grass basket is almost full, the indicator does
not float while the blades are running. In this case, stop
the operation immediately and empty the basket.
► 1. Grass level indicator
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NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on the condi-
tions of inside of the basket, this indicator may not work properly.

Adjusting the handle height

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CAUTION:
handle firmly. Otherwise, the handle may fall and cause an injury.
The handle height can be adjusted in two levels.
1. Remove the upper bolts of the lower handle using
box wrench 13, and then loosen the lower bolts.
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► 1. Upper bolt 2. Lower bolt
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Adjust the handle height, and then tighten the
upper and lower bolts firmly.
Adjusting the traveling speed
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► 1. Speed lever
The traveling speed can be adjusted with the speed
lever. To decrease the speed, pull the lever toward you,
and to increase the speed, turn the lever forward.
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Before removing the bolts, hold the upper
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