SPECIFICATIONS Model: DLM537 Mowing width (blade diameter) 534 mm No load speed Normal mode 2,800 min Noise reduction mode 2,300 min Part number of replacement Straight mower blade 191D52-7 mower blade Swing back mower blades *1 191D50-1 Swing back mower blades *2...
Preparation Only for EU countries Ni-MH While operating the mower, always wear sub- Due to the presence of hazardous com- Li-ion ponents in the equipment, waste electrical stantial footwear and long trousers. Do not and electronic equipment, accumulators operate the mower when barefoot or wearing and batteries may have a negative impact open sandals.
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Operation 19. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades. Caution - Blades coast after the mower Do not overreach. Keep the balance at all is switched off. times. Always be sure of the footing on slopes. Walk, never run. 20.
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36. When operating the machine, pay attention to When battery pack is not in use, keep it away piping and wiring. from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal 37. Do not use a corded power supply such as bat- objects, that can make a connection from one tery adapter or portable power pack with this terminal to another.
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Do not touch the terminals with any con- have been altered, may result in the battery bursting ductive material. causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con- charger. tainer with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Always be sure that the lock key and battery cartridge are removed before carrying out any work on the mower. Failure to remove the lock key and the battery cartridge may result in seri- ous personal injury from accidental start-up. WARNING: Never start the mower unless it is completely assembled.
Assembling the grass basket CAUTION: Hold the upper handle firmly so that it does not drop off your hand. Otherwise, the Pick up the upper clip of the grass basket. handle may fall and cause an injury. Attach the holders to the handle. Align the protrusions on the holder with the holes on the handle so that the protrusions fit in the holes. Position the cords as shown in the figure.
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Open the upper clip, and attach it to the frame. Hold the handle of the grass basket, and then hook the grass basket on the rod of the mower body as shown in the figure. Fig.10 Attach all the other clips as shown in the figure. Make sure that all the clips are securely attached to the Fig.13 frame.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION NOTE: Install at least 2 battery cartridges to battery port 1 or battery port 2. Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure Installing or removing battery cartridge as far as it will go. CAUTION: Always switch off the machine before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. CAUTION: Hold the machine and the battery car- tridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Machine / battery protection system Indicator lamps Remaining capacity The machine is equipped with a machine/battery protection system. This system automatically cuts off Lighted Blinking power to the motor to extend machine and battery life. 75% to 100% The machine will automatically stop during operation if the machine or battery is placed under one of the fol- 50% to 75% lowing conditions:...
If you notice anything unusual with either of the lock key or switch, stop the operation immediately and have them Mode switching button checked by your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center. Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key, You can switch the operating mode by pressing the and then close the battery cover.
Hold the front grip or the lower handle with one hand, and then NOTE: You can drive the rear wheels by pushing move the mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand. the drive lever forward and hold it without pulling the switch lever. Release the drive lever and the switch lever to stop the machine.
• 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 Fig.29...
Change the mowing direction each time to prevent the CAUTION: If the cut grass or foreign object grass grain pattern from forming in just one direction. 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.
Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Maintenance Remove the lock key and battery cartridges, and then close the battery cover.
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Removing or installing the mower NOTICE: When installing the mower blade, make sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit blade in the holes in the mower blade. For models equipped with swing back WARNING: The blade coasts for a few sec- onds after releasing the switch.
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To remove the individual mower blade, turn the NOTICE: When tightening the nuts to install the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench 17 while holding individual mower blades, apply 30 N•m as tighten- the base plate. ing torque. NOTICE: When installing the individual mower blade, be sure to attach the spring washer in the direction as shown in the figure.
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 replacement parts for repairs. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy Mower does not start. Two battery cartridges are not installed. Install two charged battery cartridges.