Adjusting The Mowing Height - Makita LM003J Instruction Manual

NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch lever and drive lever (if equipped) are not
pulled for a certain period after the main power switch
is turned on.
Mode switching button
You can switch the operating mode by pressing the
mode switching button. When the machine is turned on,
the machine starts up in the normal mode.
Refer to the table below for each mode.
Mode Lamp
Normal mode Both the soft
no-load mode lamp
and noise reduction
mode lamp are off.
Soft no-load The soft no-load
mode mode lamp lights up
in green.
Noise reduction The noise reduction
mode mode lamp lights up
in green.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original posi-
tion when released. Operating the machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
NOTE: The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE: Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
This machine is equipped with the switch button. If you
notice anything unusual with the switch button, stop
the operation immediately and have it checked by your
nearest Makita Authorized Service Center.
1. Install the battery cartridge, and then close the
battery cover.
2. Press the main power switch.
NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green if you
press the main power switch while pulling the switch
lever. Release the switch lever before pressing the
main power switch.
3. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding
down the switch button. Release the switch button when
the motor starts running.
► Fig.23: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
4.
While holding the switch lever, push the drive lever
forward and hold it to drive the rear wheels.
► Fig.24: 1. Drive lever
NOTE: You can drive the rear wheels by pushing
the drive lever forward and hold it without pulling the
switch lever.
5.
stop the machine.

Adjusting the mowing height

the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 100 mm.
Description
Turn off the machine, and then pull the mowing height
The machine works
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
in the normal mode.
to your desired mowing height.
► Fig.25: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
You can minimize a
The table below shows the relationship between the number
start-up shock and
on the mower body and the approximate mowing height.
start the machine
smoothly.
You can decrease
the noise at mowing.
Hold the lower handle with one hand, and then move
the mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand.
► Fig.26: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever 2. Lower handle
NOTE: The mowing height figures should be used
just as a guideline. Depending on the conditions of
the lawn or the ground, the actual lawn height may
become slightly different from the set height.
NOTE: Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicu-
ous place to get your desired height.
Grass level indicator
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed
grass. When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
floats while the blades are running.
► Fig.27: 1. Grass level indicator
When the grass basket is almost full, the indicator does
not float while the blades are running. In this case, stop
the operation immediately and empty the basket.
► Fig.28: 1. Grass level indicator
NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.
18 ENGLISH
Release the drive lever and the switch lever to
WARNING:
Never put your hand or leg under
WARNING:
Always make sure that the lever
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Mowing height
20 mm
26 mm
32 mm
39 mm
47 mm
55 mm
63 mm
74 mm
86 mm
100 mm