Operation; Installing The Grass Basket - Makita DLM380 Instruction Manual

The blade coasts for a few seconds after releasing
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the switch. Make sure that the blade has come to
a complete stop.
Always wear gloves when handling the blade.
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1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever is placed on the upper side.
2. To lock the blade, insert a lumber or similar into
the mower.
3. Loosen the bolt counterclockwise with the box wrench.
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4. Remove the bolt, spring washer, flat washer, and
blade in order.
To install the blade, take the blade removal procedure in
reverse.
WARNING:
Install blade carefully as they have a top/bottom
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facing.
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly to secure the
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blade.
Put the blade so that the blade side with a
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rotational direction arrow faces outward.
Make sure that the blade is installed securely.
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Installing the grass basket

Remove the lock key.
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Raise the rear guard of the mower unit.
1. Blade
2. Wrench
3. Loosen
4. Lumber
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1. Blade support
2. Blade
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3. Flat washer
4. Spring washer
5. Bolt
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1. Groove
2. Hook
3. Grass basket
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Hook the grass basket on the groove of the mower unit.

OPERATION

Mowing
WARNING:
Before mowing, clear away sticks and stones from
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mowing area. Furthermore, clear away any weeds
from mowing area in advance.
Always wear the safety goggles or safety glasses
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with side shields when operating the mower.
Firmly hold the lawn mower handle with both hands
when mowing.
The width between the middle of the front wheels shows
the guideline of the mowing range. For even mowing,
overlap the mowing area partially to the previous
mowed area.
Periodically check the level of the grass basket, and
empty before it becomes full. Before every periodical
check, be sure to stop the mower and remove the lock
key and the battery cartridge.
NOTE:
Using the lawn mower with the grass basket full
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prevents smooth blade rotation and places an
extra load on the motor, which may cause
breakdown.
Mowing a long-grass lawn
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Do not try to cut long grass all in one go. Instead, mow
the lawn in stages, leaving it for a day or two between
mows, until the lawn is evenly short.
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