Electronic Function; Operation - Makita XGT GML01 Instruction Manual

Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
grass to the ground from the rear side of the machine
without gathering the cut grass in the grass basket.
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
charge, be sure to remove the mulching plug, and grass
basket or discharge chute, and close the rear cover.

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Soft start at driving
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
• Electric brake
This machine is equipped with an electric brake.
If the machine consistently fails to quickly stop
the mower blades after releasing the switch lever,
have the machine serviced at Makita Authorized
Service Center.

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 battery cartridges 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.31
Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 7 to 14
meters (23 - 46 ft.) per 10 seconds.
Fig.32
NOTE: When cutting long lawn or dense lawn, if the
unevenness in the length of lawn or poor finish is found
after mowing, or decrease of the motor speed is found
during mowing, decrease the mowing speed lower than
recommended in this manual, or raise the mowing height.
The center lines of the front wheels are guidelines to mowing
width. Using the center lines as guidelines, mow in strips. Overlap
by one half to one third the previous strip to mow the lawn evenly.
Fig.33
► 1. Mowing width 2. Overlapping area 3. Center line
Change the mowing direction each time to prevent the
grass grain pattern from forming in just one direction.
Fig.34
Periodically check the grass basket for mowed grass.
Empty the grass before it becomes full. Before every peri-
odical check, be sure to stop and turn off the machine.
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