Functional Description - Makita DLM462 Instruction Manual

3.
Make sure that there is no sagging on the corners
of the grass basket.
► Fig.8
4. Open the upper clip, and attach it to the frame.
► Fig.9
5.
Attach all the other clips as shown in the figure.
Make sure that all the clips are securely attached to the
frame.
► Fig.10: 1. Clip
Installing or removing the grass
basket
For models with a grass basket
To install the grass basket, follow the steps below.
1. Open the rear cover.
► Fig.11: 1. Rear cover
2. Hold the handle of the grass basket, and then
hook the grass basket on the rod of the mower body as
shown in the figure.
► Fig.12: 1. Rod 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
To remove the grass basket, open the rear cover, and
then remove the grass basket by holding the handle.
Attaching the mulching plug
1. Open the rear cover, and then remove the grass
basket if it is attached.
► Fig.13: 1. Rear cover 2. Grass basket
2.
Attach the mulching plug while holding down the
lever, and then release the lever to lock the mulching
plug.
► Fig.14: 1. Lever 2. Mulching plug
Attaching the discharge attachment
For DLM530/DLM532
1.
Open the rear cover, and then remove the grass
basket if it is attached.
► Fig.15: 1. Rear cover 2. Grass basket
2. Attach the mulching plug while holding down the
lever, and then release the lever to lock the mulching
plug.
► Fig.16: 1. Lever 2. Mulching plug
3. Open the right side cover, and then attach the
discharge attachment.
Insert the hooks of the discharge attachment under the
rod of the right side cover.
► Fig.17: 1. Right side cover 2. Discharge attachment

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the machine
before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the machine and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to hold the machine and the battery cartridge firmly may
cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the
machine and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the machine, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE: The machine does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever, and then open the battery cover.
► Fig.18: 1. Battery cover 2. Locking lever
2.
Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the machine, and then slide the cartridge until it
locks in place with a little click.
► Fig.19: (1) Battery port 1 (2) Battery port 2
(3) Battery cartridge
NOTE: Install at least 2 battery cartridges to battery
port 1 or battery port 2.
3.
Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► Fig.20: 1. Lock key
4. Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge;
1.
Pull up the locking lever and open the battery cover.
2. Pull out the battery cartridge from the machine
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3. Pull out the lock key.
4. Close the battery cover.
Switching the battery cartridges
► Fig.21: 1. Battery selection switch
The machine uses 2 battery cartridges for operation at a time.
Up to 4 battery cartridges can be installed to the machine.
Before operating the machine, select the battery port 1 or
battery port 2 by turning the battery selection switch.
NOTE: If only 2 battery cartridges are installed to the
machine, be sure to select the battery port to which
the battery cartridges are installed using the battery
selection switch.
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