Operation; Maintenance - Makita DLM460 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the handle height
CAUTION:
Before removing the bolts, hold
the upper handle firmly. Otherwise, the handle may
fall and cause an injury.
The handle height can be adjusted in three levels.
1. L oosen t h e t h umb nuts o f t h e lo w er h an d le, an d
t h en remo v e t h e bolts, w as h er, an d t h umb nuts.
Fig.22: 1. T h umb nut 2. W as h er 3. Bolt
Adjust the handle height.
2.
3. I nsert t h e bolts f rom insi d e, t h en atta c h w as h ers
f rom outsi d e, an d t h en tig h ten t h e t h umb nuts.
Using mulching attachment
The mulching attachment allows you to return the cut
grass to t h e groun d w it h out gat h ering t h e c ut grass in
the grass basket. When you operate the machine with
t h e mul c h ing atta c h ment, be sure to remo v e t h e grass
basket.
Electronic function
The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• C onstant spee d c ontrol
Ele c troni c spee d c ontrol f or obtaining c onstant
speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the
rotating spee d is kept c onstant e v en un d er loa d
c on d ition.
• S o f t start
T h e so f t-start f un c tion minimi z es start-up s h o c k,
and makes the machine start smoothly.

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:
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
Fig.23
Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 1 meter
per 4 se c on d s.
Fig.24
T h e c enter lines o f t h e f ront w h eels are gui d elines to
mo w ing w i d t h . U sing t h e c enter lines as gui d elines,
mow in strips. Overlap by one half to one third the previ-
ous strip to mow the lawn evenly.
Fig.25: 1. Mo w ing w i d t h 2. O v erlapping area
3. C enter line
C h ange t h e mo w ing d ire c tion ea c h time to pre v ent t h e
grass grain pattern from forming in just one direction.
Fig.26
Periodically check the grass basket for mowed grass.
Empty the grass before it becomes full. Before every
perio d i c al c h e c k, be sure to stop t h e mo w er t h en
remove the lock key and the battery cartridge.
NOTE: U sing t h e mo w er w it h t h e grass basket f ull
pre v ents smoot h bla d e rotation an d pla c es an e x tra
load on the motor, which may cause breakdown.
Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all at once. Instead, mow
the lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between mowings
until the lawn becomes evenly short.
Fig.27
NOTE: Mo w ing long grass to a s h ort lengt h all at
once may cause the grass to die. The cut grass may
also block up inside of the mower body.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1. R elease t h e s w it c h le v er.
Remove the lock key.
2.
3. O pen t h e rear c o v er an d take out t h e grass basket
by holding the handle.
Fig.28: 1. R ear c o v er 2. H an d le 3. G rass basket
Empty the grass basket.
4.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING:
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
15 ENGLISH
To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
Always be sure that the lock
Always remove the lock key when
W ear gloves when performing
Always wear the safety goggles or