Troubleshooting - Makita LM003J Instruction Manual

Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery car-
tridges when removing or installing the blade.
Failure to remove the battery cartridges may
cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
Removing the mower blade
1. P u t t h e m o w e r o n i t s s i d e s o t h a t t h e m o w i n g
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2.
T o l o c k t h e b l a d e , i n s e r t t h e p i n i n t o t h e h o l e o n
the mower body as far as it will go.
3. T u r n t h e b o l t c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e w i t h b o x w r e n c h 17 .
Fig.47: 1. M o w e r b l a d e 2. P i n 3. B o x w r e n c h
4. R e m o v e t h e b o l t , a n d t h e n m o w e r b l a d e .
Fig.48: 1. B l a d e s u p p o r t 2. M o w e r b l a d e 3. B o l t
4. P r o t r u s i o n
NOTICE:
W hen installing the mower blade, make
sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit
in the holes in the mower blade.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to disassemble the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s f o r r e p a i r s .
State of abnormality
M o w e r d o e s n o t s t a r t .
M o t o r s t o p s r u n n i n g a f t e r a l i t t l e u s e .
M o t o r d o e s n o t r e a c h m a x i m u m
R P M .
M o w e r b l a d e d o e s n o t r o t a t e :
stop the mower immediately
A b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n :
stop the mower immediately
Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
Battery s charge level is low.
C u t t i n g h e i g h t i s t o o l o w .
C u t g r a s s i s c l o g g e d i n t h e m o w e r .
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed near the blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
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Installing the mower blade
WARNING:
Install the mower blade carefully.
It has a top/bottom facing.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clock ise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the mower blade
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
W hen you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
NOTICE:
After installing the mower blades,
remove the pin from the mower body.
T o i n s t a l l t h e m o w e r b l a d e s , p e r f o r m
d u r e i n r e v e r s e .
Remedy
Install charged battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
In c r e a s e t h e c u t t i n g h e i g h t .
R e m o v e t h e c l o g g e d g r a s s f r o m
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
m a n u a l .
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
R e p l a c e t h e b l a d e .
t h e r e m o v a l p r o c e -
t h e m o w e r .