Electronic Function; Operation - Makita GVU01SM Instruction Manual

Adjusting the handle height
The handle height can be adjusted in two levels.
1. Hold the middle handle, and then turn the knob
90° while pulling the knob on the lower handle to
release the locking pin. Perform the same procedure on
the other side.
2
Fig.17
► 1. Lower handle 2. Knob
NOTE: Supporting the handle makes it easier to
release the locking pin when pulling the knob.
2.
Adjust the handle height, and then turn the
knob on both sides 90°. Make sure that the knobs are
securely fixed.
Fig.18
► 1. Knob
1
Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
grass to the ground from the rear side of the machine
without gathering the cut grass in the grass basket.
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
charge, be sure to remove the grass basket, and close
the rear cover.

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the following electronic
functions.
• Electric brake
This machine is equipped with an electric brake. If
the machine consistently fails to quickly stop the
1
scarifier blades after releasing the switch lever,
have the machine serviced at Makita Authorized
Service Center.

OPERATION

Operating the machine
WARNING:
remove sticks and stones from the work area.
Also, remove any weeds from the work area in
advance.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the machine.
CAUTION:
blocks up inside of the machine body, be sure to
remove the battery cartridges and wear gloves
before removing the grass or foreign object.
NOTICE:
Use this machine only on lawns. Do not
use this machine on weeds.
Fig.19
NOTICE:
Before operating the machine, be sure
to mow the lawn to a height of approximately
20 mm (13/16") to 30 mm (1-3/16"). If the lawn is
too long, it may interfere with the operation of the
machine.
14 ENGLISH
Before operating the machine,
Always wear the safety goggles or
If the cut grass or foreign object