Makita DLM480 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Lawn Mower DLM480 DLM481 DLM538 DLM539 Read before use. Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model: DLM480 DLM481 DLM538 DLM539 Mowing width (blade diameter) 480 mm 534 mm No load speed 3,100 min 3,000 min Part number of replacement mower blade 191V97-3 191V96-5 Dimensions L: 1,690 mm to 1,740 mm L: 1,810 mm to 1,870 mm... -
Page 3: Intended Use
Personal safety Intended use Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. The machine is intended for lawn mowing. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med- ication. - Page 4 Power tool use and care Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries Do not force the power tool. Use the correct may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in power tool for your application. The correct fire, explosion or risk of injury. power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem- Do not use the power tool if the switch does...
- Page 5 12. When working on slopes, always be sure of Before use, always visually inspect the mower for your footing, always work across the face damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields. of slopes, never up or down and exercise Be sure the area is clear of other people before extreme caution when changing direction.
- Page 6 Never operate the mower with defective - Remove the lock key and the battery cartridge. guards or shields, or without safety devices, - Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. for example deflectors and/or grass basket, in - Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way. place.
- Page 7 12. Do not leave the machine unattended outdoors If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the in the rain. water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth. Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry 13. When storing the machine, avoid direct sun- place before use.
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Page 8: Installing The Handle
18. Keep the battery away from children. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life Fig.1... -
Page 9: Removing The Mulching Plug
For DLM480/DLM538 Removing the mulching plug Open the rear cover. Fig.4 ► 1 . Rear cover Lift up the mulching plug slightly, and then remove Fig.2 ► 1 . Bolt 2. Thumb nut 3. Lower handle 4. Upper handle Turn the knob 90° while pulling the knob on the lower handle to release the locking pin. - Page 10 Insert the frame into the grass basket as far as it Attach all the other clips as shown in the figure. will go while holding the handle of the frame. Make sure that all the clips are securely attached to the frame. Fig.7 Fig.10 ► 1 . Handle ► 1 . Clip NOTICE: Do not insert the handle into the grass Installing or removing the grass basket.
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Page 11: Functional Description
Hold the handle of the grass basket, and then Attach the mulching plug by pushing it as far as it hook the grass basket on the rod of the mower body as will go so that the protrusions on the mulching plug fit shown in the figure. into the holes on the machine. Fig.14 ► 1 . Mulching plug 2. Protrusion FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Installing or removing battery Fig.12 cartridge ► 1 . Grass basket 2. Handle 3. Rod To remove the grass basket, open the rear cover, and CAUTION: Always switch off the machine... -
Page 12: Overload Protection
Turn the machine off, and then turn it on again to restart. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies). Let the machine and battery(ies) cool down. If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. Fig.17 NOTICE: If the machine stops due to a cause ► 1 . Lock key not described above, refer to the section for troubleshooting. Close the battery cover and push it until it is latched with the locking lever. -
Page 13: Main Power Switch
Indicating the remaining battery Indicator lamps Remaining capacity capacity Lighted Blinking The battery may have malfunctioned. 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. Main power switch Fig.18 ► 1 . Battery indicator WARNING: Always turn off the main power switch when not in use. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Mowing Height
Release the drive lever and the switch lever to Switch action stop the machine. For DLM480/DLM538 WARNING: Before installing the battery cartridge, Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key, always check to see that the switch lever actuates prop- and then close the battery cover. erly and returns to the original position when released. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Handle Height
The table below shows the relationship between the When the grass basket is almost full, the indicator does number on the mower body and the approximate mow- not float while the blades are running. In this case, stop ing height. the operation immediately and empty the basket. Number Mowing height 20 mm 26 mm 32 mm 40 mm 49 mm 59 mm 70 mm 81 mm 92 mm Fig.27... -
Page 16: Electronic Function
This machine is equipped with an electric brake. If the machine consistently fails to quickly stop Fig.30 the mower blades after releasing the switch lever, ► 1 . Speed lever have the machine serviced at Makita Authorized Service Center. 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. -
Page 17: Operation
The center lines of the front wheels are guidelines to mowing OPERATION width. Using the center lines as guidelines, mow in strips. Overlap by one half to one third the previous strip to mow the lawn evenly. Mowing WARNING: Before mowing, clear away sticks and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear away any weeds from mowing area in advance. WARNING: Always wear the safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating... -
Page 18: Emptying The Grass Basket
Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or Release the switch lever and drive lever (for DLM481/ replaced. DLM539), or release the switch lever (for DLM480/DLM538). Store the mower in a safe place out of the reach of Remove the lock key. -
Page 19: Carrying The Mower
Turn the knob 90° while pulling the knob on the Carrying the mower lower handle to release the locking pin. Perform the same procedure on the other side, and then fold the CAUTION: Before carrying the mower, make handle. sure that the battery cartridge and lock key are removed. - Page 20 For DLM480/DLM538 Store the grass basket as shown in the figure. Fig.45 ► 1 . Grass basket Fig.43 ► 1 . Knob Fig.46 NOTICE: Be careful not to pinch the cords when ► 1 . Grass basket folding the handle. Loosen the thumb nuts on both sides, and then Removing or installing the mower fold the upper handle as shown in the figure.
- Page 21 Removing the mower blade Installing the mower blade Put the mower on its side so that the mowing WARNING: Install the mower blade carefully. height adjusting lever comes to the lower side. It has a top/bottom facing. To lock the blade, insert the pin into the hole on WARNING: Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly the mower body as far as it will go.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Replace the blade. unevenly worn. stop the mower immediately! OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita machine specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attach- ment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. - Page 24 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885927A926 www.makita.com 20210908...