Electronic Function; Operation - Makita DLM480 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the traveling speed
For DLM481/DLM539
► Fig.30: 1. S p e e d l e v e r
The traveling speed can be adjusted with the speed
lever. To decrease the speed, pull the lever toward you,
a n d t o i n c r e a s e t h e s p e e d , t u r n t h e l e v e r f o r w a r d .
Using mulching plug
The mulching plug allows you to return the cut grass to
t h e g r o u n d w i t h o u t g a t h e r i n g t h e c u t g r a s s i n t h e g r a s s
basket. When you operate the machine with the mulch-
i n g p l u g , b e s u r e t o r e m o v e t h e g r a s s b a s k e t .
NOTICE:
W hen using the machine with the
mulching plug, make sure that the total length of
grass after cutting is 30 mm or more, and the cut
length is 15 mm or less.
► Fig.31: (1) 3 0 m m o r m o r e (2) 15 m m
Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
g r a s s t o t h e g r o u n d f r o m
w i t h o u t g a t h e r i n g t h e c u t g r a s s i n t h e g r a s s b a s k e t .
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
c h a r g e , b e s u r e t o r e m o v e t h e g r a s s b a s k e t a n d m u l c h -
i n g p l u g , a n d c l o s e t h e r e a r c o v e r .

Electronic function

T h e m a c h i n e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e e l e c t r o n i c f u n c t i o n s
for easy operation.
• S o f t s t a r t a t d r i v i n g
T h e s o f t - s t a r t f u n c t i o n m i n i m i z e s s t a r t - u p s h o c k ,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
• E l e c t r i c b r a k e
T h i s m a c h i n e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n e l e c t r i c b r a k e .
If the machine consistently fails to quickly stop
t h e m o w e r b l a d e s a f t e r r e l e a s i n g t h e s w i t c h l e v e r ,
h a v e t h e m a c h i n e s e r v i c e d a t M a k i t a A u t h o r i z e d
S e r v i c e C e n t e r .

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.
o r l e s s
t h e r e a r s i d e o f t h e m a c h i n e
NOTICE:
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
► Fig.32
Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 7 to 14
m e t e r s p e r 10 s e c o n d s .
► Fig.33
NOTE: W h e n c u t t i n g l o n g l a w n o r d e n s e l a w n , i f t h e
unevenness in the length of lawn or poor finish is
f o u n d a f t e r m o w i n g , o r d e c r e a s e o f t h e m o t o r s p e e d
i s f o u n d d u r i n g m o w i n g , d e c r e a s e t h e m o w i n g s p e e d
l o w e r t h a n r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h i s m a n u a l , o r r a i s e t h e
m o w i n g h e i g h t .
T h e c e n t e r l i n e s o f t h e f r o n t w h e e l s a r e g u i d e l i n e s t o
m o w i n g w i d t h . U s i n g t h e c e n t e r l i n e s a s g u i d e l i n e s ,
mow in strips. Overlap by one half to one third the previ-
ous strip to mow the lawn evenly.
► Fig.34: 1. M o w i n g w i d t h 2. O v e r l a p p i n g a r e a
3. C e n t e r l i n e
C h a n g e t h e m o w i n g d i r e c t i o n e a c h t i m e t o p r e v e n t t h e
grass grain pattern from forming in just one direction.
► Fig.35
Periodically check the grass basket for mowed grass.
Empty the grass before it becomes full. Before every
p e r i o d i c a l c h e c k , b e s u r e t o s t o p t h e m o w e r t h e n
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.
► Fig.36
NOTE: M o w i n g l o n g l a w n t o s h o r t l e n g t h a l l a t o n c e
may cause the lawn to die. The cut lawn may also
block up inside of the mower body.
NOTE: I f t h e u n e v e n n e s s i n t h e l e n g t h o f l a w n o r p o o r
finish is found after mowing, or decrease of the motor
s p e e d i s f o u n d d u r i n g m o w i n g , d e c r e a s e t h e m o w i n g
s p e e d , o r r a i s e t h e m o w i n g h e i g h t .
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1. R e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h l e v e r a n d d r i v e l e v e r ( f o r D L M 4 81 /
D L M 5 3 9 ) , o r r e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h l e v e r ( f o r D L M 4 80 / D L M 5 3 8 ) .
2.
Remove the lock key.
3.
O p e n t h e r e a r c o v e r a n d t a k e o u t t h e g r a s s b a s k e t
by holding the handle.
► Fig.37: 1. R e a r c o v e r 2. H a n d l e 3. G r a s s b a s k e t
4. Empty the grass basket.
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To reduce a risk of accident, reg-