Electronic Function; Operation - Makita DLM463 Instruction Manual

Using mulching attachment
The mulching attachment allows you to return the cut
grass to the ground without gathering the cut grass in
the grass basket. When you operate the machine with
the mulching attachment, be sure to remove the grass
basket.
NOTICE:
When using the machine with the
mulching attachment, make sure that the total
length of grass after cutting is 30 mm (1-3/16") or
more, and the cut length is 15 mm (9/16") or less.
Fig.22
► (1) 30 mm (1-3/16") or more (2) 15 mm (9/16") or
less

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant
speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the
rotating speed is kept constant even under load
condition.

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:
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
Fig.23
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Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 1 meter
(3.3 ft.) per 4 seconds.
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Fig.24
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 previ-
ous strip to mow the lawn evenly.
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Fig.25
► 1. Mowing width 2. Overlapping area 3. Center line
12 ENGLISH
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
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