Operation; Maintenance - Makita DLM463PT2 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.
► Fig.27
F i r m l y h o l d t h e h a n d l e w i t h b o t h h a n d s w h e n m o w i n g .
T h e m o w i n g s p e e d g u i d e l i n e i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 m e t e r
p e r 4 s e c o n d s .
► Fig.28
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 ,
m o w i n s t r i p s . O v e r l a p b y o n e h a l f t o o n e t h i r d t h e p r e v i -
o u s s t r i p t o m o w t h e l a w n e v e n l y .
► Fig.29: 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.30
P e r i o d i c a l l y c h e c k t h e g r a s s b a s k e t f o r m o w e d g r a s s .
E m p t y t h e g r a s s b e f o r e i t b e c o m e s f u l l . B e f o r e e v e r y
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
r e m o v e t h e l o c k k e y a n d t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e .
NOTE: U s i n g t h e m o w e r w i t h t h e g r a s s b a s k e t f u l l
p r e v e n t s s m o o t h b l a d e r o t a t i o n a n d p l a c e s a n e x t r a
l o a d o n t h e m o t o r , w h i c h m a y c a u s e b r e a k d o w n .
Mowing a long-grass lawn
D o n o t t r y t o c u t l o n g g r a s s a l l a t o n c e . I n s t e a d , m o w
t h e l a w n i n s t e p s . L e a v e a d a y o r t w o b e t w e e n m o w i n g s
u n t i l t h e l a w n b e c o m e s e v e n l y s h o r t .
► Fig.31
NOTE: M o w i n g l o n g g r a s s t o a s h o r t l e n g t h a l l a t
o n c e m a y c a u s e t h e g r a s s t o d i e . T h e c u t g r a s s m a y
a l s o b l o c k u p i n s i d e o f t h e m o w e r b o d y .
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 .
2.
R e m o v e t h e l o c k k e y .
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
b y h o l d i n g t h e h a n d l e .
► Fig.32: 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. E m p t y t h e g r a s s b a s k e t .

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING:
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
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.
T o m a i n t a i n p r o d u c t S A F E T Y a n d R E L I A B I L I T Y ,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
b e p e r f o r m e d b y M a k i t a A u t h o r i z e d o r F a c t o r y S e r v i c e
C e n t e r s , a l w a y s u s i n g M a k i t a r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s .
Maintenance
1. R e m o v e t h e l o c k k e y a n d b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e s , a n d
t h e n c l o s e t h e b a t t e r y c o v e r .
2.
P u t t h e m o w e r o n i t s s i d e a n d c l e a n g r a s s c l i p -
p i n g s a c c u m u l a t e d o n t h e u n d e r s i d e o f m o w e r d e c k .
3. P o u r w a t e r t o w a r d t h e b o t t o m
w h i c h t h e b l a d e i s a t t a c h e d .
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4. C h e c k a l l n u t s , b o l t s , k n o b s , s c r e w s , f a s t e n e r s e t c .
f o r t i g h t n e s s .
5. I n s p e c t m o v i n g p a r t s f o r d a m a g e , b r e a k a g e , a n d
w e a r . D a m a g e d o r m i s s i n g p a r t s s h o u l d b e r e p a i r e d o r
r e p l a c e d .
6.
S t o r e t h e m o w e r i n a s a f e p l a c e o u t o f t h e r e a c h o f
c h i l d r e n .
16 ENGLISH
To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
Always be sure that the lock
Always remove the lock key when
W ear gloves when performing
Always wear the safety goggles or
o f t h e m a c h i n e t o