Makita LM001J Instruction Manual page 18

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Control panel
The control panel has the main power switch and the
mode switching button.
► Fig.20: 1. Soft no-load mode lamp 2. Noise reduc-
tion mode lamp 3. Mode switching button
4. Main power lamp 5. Main power switch
Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To turn on the machine, press the main power switch.
The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off the
machine, press the main power switch again.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch lever and drive lever (if equipped) are not
pulled for a certain period after the main power switch
is turned on.
Mode switching button
You can switch the operating mode by pressing the
mode switching button. When the machine is turned on,
the machine starts up in the normal mode.
When you press the mode switching button, the
machine shifts to the soft no-load mode and the soft
no-load mode lamp lights up in green. In the soft
no-load mode, you can minimizes start-up shock.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
When you press the mode switching button again, the
machine shifts to the noise reduction mode and the
noise reduction mode lamp lights up in green. In the
noise reduction mode, you can decrease the noise at
mowing.
When you press the mode switching button again, the
machine returns to the normal mode.
Switch action
WARNING:
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original posi-
tion when released. Operating the machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
NOTE: The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE: Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
This mower is equipped with the lock key and handle
switch. If you notice anything unusual with either of the
lock key or switch, stop the operation immediately and
have them checked by your nearest Makita Authorized
Service Center.
1.
Install the battery cartridge. Insert the lock key,
and then close the battery cover.
2. Press the main power switch.
3. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding
down the switch button. Release the switch button as
soon as the motor starts running.
► Fig.21: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
NOTE: If the lock key is not inserted, the power lamp
blinks in green when you pull the switch lever.
4. Release the switch lever to stop the motor.
Adjusting the mowing height
WARNING:
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING:
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 100 mm.
Remove the lock key, and then pull the mowing height
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
to your desired mowing height.
► Fig.22: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
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Before installing the battery car-
Never put your hand or leg under
Always make sure that the lever