Adjusting The Mowing Height; Installing The Battery Cover - Makita DLM380 Instruction Manual

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4. Release the switch button as soon as the motor
starts running. The mower will continue to run
until you release the switch lever.
5. Release the switch lever to stop the motor.
6. When not in use, remove the lock key. Store the
lock key in a safe place out of reach of children.

Adjusting the mowing height

WARNING:
Never put your hand or leg under the mower unit
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when adjusting the mowing height.
Always make sure that the lever fits in the groove
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properly before operation.
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The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 25 mm - 75 mm.
1. Remove the lock key.
2. Pull the mowing height adjusting lever toward A
side. Move it to your desired mowing height level.
Make sure that the pins on the mowing height adjusting
lever fit in the holes and the lever returns to B side.
NOTE:
The mowing height figures should be used just as
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a guideline, as the state of the lawn or ground may
cause lawn height to be slightly different to the set
height figure.
Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicuous
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place to get your desired height.
It is easier to move the mowing height adjusting
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lever with holding the tool firmly.
1. Switch button
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2. Switch lever
1. Mowing height
adjusting lever
2. Pins
A
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Grass level indicator
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Grass level indicator shows the volume of caught grass.
− When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
floats during mowing.
− When the grass basket is full, the indicator does not
float during mowing. In this case, stop mowing
immediately and empty the basket. After emptying
the basket, clean it so that its meshwork vents the air.
NOTE:
This indicator is rough guide. Depending on the
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conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock key and battery
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cartridge are removed before carrying out any
work on the mower. Failure to remove the lock
key and the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
Never start the tool unless it is completely
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assembled. Operation of the tool in a partially
assembled state may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.

Installing the battery cover

WARNING:
Do not insert the lock key and battery cartridge
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before installing the battery cover. Failure to do so
may cause a serious injury.
Install the battery cover completely before operating the
tool to protect the tool and battery cartridge from mud,
dirt, or water.
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1. Grass level
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indicator