Operation; Electronic Function - Makita LM001G Instruction Manual

Adjusting the handle height
The handle height can be adjusted in two levels.
1. H o l d t h e l o w e r h a n d l e , a n d t h e n t u r n t h e k n o b 90°
w h i l e p u l l i n g t h e k n o b o n t h e l o w e r h a n d l e t o r e l e a s e t h e
l o c k i n g p i n . P e r f o r m t h e s a m e p r o c e d u r e o n t h e o t h e r s i d e .
Fig.27: 1. L o w e r h a n d l e 2. Knob
NOTE: S u p p o r t i n g t h e h a n d l e m a k e s i t e a s i e r t o
r e l e a s e t h e l o c k i n g p i n w h e n p u l l i n g t h e k n o b .
2.
Adjust the handle height, and then turn the knob on
both sides . Make sure that the knobs are securely fixed.
Fig.28: 1. Knob
Adjusting the traveling speed
Fig.29: 1. S p e e d l e v e r
The traveling speed can be adjusted with the speed
lever. To decrease the speed, pull the lever toward you,
a n d t o i n c r e a s e t h e s p e e d , t u r n t h e l e v e r f o r w a r d .
Using mulching plug
The mulching plug allows you to return the cut grass
t o t h e g r o u n d w i t h o u t g a t h e r i n g t h e c u t g r a s s i n t h e
grass basket. When you operate the machine with the
m u l c h i n g p l u g , b e s u r e t o r e m o v e t h e g r a s s b a s k e t o r
d i s c h a r g e c h u t e .
NOTICE:
W hen using the machine with the
mulching plug, make sure that the total length of
grass after cutting is 30 mm or more, and the cut
length is 15 mm or less.
Fig.30: (1) 30 m m o r m o r e (2) 15 m m
Using the discharge chute
The discharge chute allows you to discharge the cut
g r a s s t o t h e g r o u n d f r o m
w i t h o u t g a t h e r i n g t h e c u t g r a s s i n t h e g r a s s b a s k e t .
When you operate the machine with the discharge chute,
b e s u r e t o r e m o v e t h e g r a s s b a s k e t a n d m u l c h i n g p l u g .
Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
g r a s s t o t h e g r o u n d f r o m
w i t h o u t g a t h e r i n g t h e c u t g r a s s i n t h e g r a s s b a s k e t .
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
c h a r g e , b e s u r e t o r e m o v e t h e m u l c h i n g p l u g , a n d g r a s s
b a s k e t o r d i s c h a r g e c h u t e , a n d c l o s e t h e r e a r c o v e r .

Electronic function

T h e m a c h i n e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e e l e c t r o n i c f u n c t i o n s
for easy operation.
• S o f t s t a r t a t d r i v i n g
T h e s o f t - s t a r t f u n c t i o n m i n i m i z e s s t a r t - u p s h o c k ,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
• E l e c t r i c b r a k e
T h i s m a c h i n e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n e l e c t r i c b r a k e .
If the machine consistently fails to quickly stop
t h e m o w e r b l a d e s a f t e r r e l e a s i n g t h e s w i t c h l e v e r ,
h a v e t h e m a c h i n e s e r v i c e d a t M a k i t a A u t h o r i z e d
S e r v i c e C e n t e r .
o r l e s s
t h e r i g h t s i d e o f t h e m a c h i n e
t h e r e a r s i d e o f t h e m a c h i n e

OPERATION

Mowing
WARNING:
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
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
m e t e r s p e r 10 s e c o n d s .
Fig.32
NOTE: W h e n c u t t i n g l o n g l a w n o r d e n s e l a w n , i f t h e
unevenness in the length of lawn or poor finish is
f o u n d a f t e r m o w i n g , o r d e c r e a s e o f t h e m o t o r s p e e d
i s f o u n d d u r i n g m o w i n g , d e c r e a s e t h e m o w i n g s p e e d
l o w e r t h a n r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h i s m a n u a l , o r r a i s e t h e
m o w i n g h e i g h t .
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 ,
mow in strips. Overlap by one half to one third the previ-
ous strip to mow the lawn evenly.
Fig.33: 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.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.
NOTICE:
Using the mower with the grass basket
full prevents smooth blade rotation and places
an extra load on the motor, which may cause
breakdown.
Mowing long lawn
Do not try to cut long lawn all at once. Instead, mow the
lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between mowings
until the lawn becomes evenly short.
Fig.35
NOTE: M o w i n g l o n g l a w n t o s h o r t l e n g t h a l l a t o n c e
may cause the lawn to die. The cut lawn may also
block up inside of the mower body.
NOTE: I f t h e u n e v e n n e s s i n t h e l e n g t h o f l a w n o r p o o r
finish is found after mowing, or decrease of the motor
s p e e d i s f o u n d d u r i n g m o w i n g , d e c r e a s e t h e m o w i n g
s p e e d , o r r a i s e t h e m o w i n g h e i g h t .
18 ENGLISH
Before mowing, clear away sticks
Always wear the safety goggles or
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