Adjusting The Handle Height - Makita DLM464 Instruction Manual

Grass level indicator
For DLM464 only
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
NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.

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.
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► 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 attachment, make sure that the total
length of grass after cutting is 30 mm or more,
and the cut length is 15 mm or less.
► (1) 30 mm or more (2) 15 mm or less
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