Maintenance - Makita DLM330 Instruction Manual

Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all in one go. Instead, mow
the lawn in some steps. Leave a day or two between
mows until the lawn becomes evenly short.
NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all in one
go may cause the grass to die. The cut grass may
also block up inside of the mower body.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1. Release the switch lever.
2.
Remove the lock key.
3.
Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.26: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle
4. Empty the grass basket.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING:
Wear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Maintenance
1. Remove the lock key and battery cartridge, and
then close the battery cover.
2. Put the mower on its side. Clean grass clippings
accumulated on the underside of mower deck.
3.
Pour water toward the bottom of the machine to
which the blade is attached.
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4. Check all nuts, bolts, screws, etc. for tightness.
5. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and
wear. Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or
replaced.
6. Store the mower in a safe place out of the reach of
children.
Storage
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.
Remove the grass basket.
3. Unfold the clamping levers, then fold the handle,
and then fold the clamping levers.
► Fig.27: 1. Clamping lever
4. Loosen the thumb nuts of the handle, and then
fold the upper handle.
► Fig.28: 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 between the handle and
the mower body.
► Fig.29: 1. Grass basket
Carrying the mower
CAUTION:
Before carrying the mower, make
sure that the battery cartridge and lock key are
removed.
When carrying the mower, hold the rear grip and the
lower holding part at the front of the machine as shown
in the figure.
► Fig.30: 1. Lower holding part 2. Rear grip
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
dling the blade.
17 ENGLISH
Always remove the lock key and
The blade coasts for a few sec-
Always wear gloves when han-