Makita LM001J Instruction Manual page 21

Storing
CAUTION:
When putting the machine in the
upright position, place the machine on a flat and
stable surface. If the machine is placed on an unsta-
ble surface, the machine may fall over and cause an
injury.
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C.
1. Remove the battery cartridge and lock key.
2. Turn the knob 90° while pulling the knob on the
lower handle to release the locking pin. Perform the
same procedure on the other side, and then fold the
handle.
► Fig.36: 1. Knob
NOTE: Supporting the handle makes it easier to
release the locking pin when pulling the knob.
3. Turn the knob on both sides 90°. Make sure that
the knobs are securely fixed.
► Fig.37: 1. Knob
NOTICE:
Be careful not to pinch the cord when
folding the handle.
4. Loosen the thumb nuts on both sides, and then
fold the upper handle as shown in the figure.
► Fig.38: 1. Thumb nut 2. Upper handle
5.
Place the machine in the upright position.
NOTE: When putting the mower in the upright posi-
tion, do not hold the handle only, but hold the mower
body and handle.
6.
Store the grass basket as shown in the figure.
► Fig.39: 1. Grass basket
► Fig.40: 1. Grass basket
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
dling the blade.
Removing the mower blade
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the lower side.
2.
To lock the blade, insert the pin into the hole on
the mower body as far as it will go.
3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench
17.
► Fig.41: 1. Mower blade 2. Pin 3. Box wrench
4. Remove the bolt, and then mower blade.
► Fig.42: 1. Blade support 2. Mower blade 3. Bolt
4. Protrusion
NOTICE:
When installing the mower blade, make
sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit
in the holes in the mower blade.
Installing the mower blade
WARNING:
It has a top/bottom facing.
WARNING:
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
NOTICE:
After installing the mower blades,
remove the pin from the mower body.
To install the mower blades, perform the removal proce-
dure in reverse.
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The blade coasts for a few sec-
Always remove the lock key and
Always wear gloves when han-
Install the mower blade carefully.
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
Make sure that the mower blade
When you replace the blades,