Operation - Makita DLM480 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

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
the mower.
CAUTION:
If the cut grass or foreign object
blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to
remove the lock key and battery cartridge and
wear gloves before removing the grass or foreign
object.
NOTICE:
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
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Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 7 to 14
meters per 10 seconds.
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NOTE: When cutting long lawn or dense lawn, if the
unevenness in the length of lawn or poor finish is
found after mowing, or decrease of the motor speed
is found during mowing, decrease the mowing speed
lower than recommended in this manual, or raise the
mowing height.
The center lines of the front wheels are guidelines to mowing
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.
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► 1 . Mowing width 2. Overlapping area 3. Center line
Change the mowing direction each time to prevent the
grass grain pattern from forming in just one direction.
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Periodically check the grass basket for mowed grass.
Empty the grass before it becomes full. Before every
periodical check, be sure to stop the mower then
remove the lock key and the battery cartridge.
NOTICE:
Using the mower with the grass basket
full prevents smooth blade rotation and places
an extra load on the motor, which may cause
breakdown.
Mowing long lawn
Do not try to cut long lawn all at once. Instead, mow the
lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between mowings
until the lawn becomes evenly short.
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