Adjusting The Mowing Height; Adjusting The Handle Height - Makita DLM480 Manual De Instrucciones

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 mower is equipped with the lock key and handle
switch. If you notice anything unusual with either of the
lock key or switch, stop the operation immediately and
have them checked by your nearest Makita Authorized
Service Center.
For DLM481/DLM539
1.
Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key,
and then close the battery cover.
2. Press the main power switch.
3. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding
down the switch button. Release the switch button as
soon as the motor starts running.
► Fig.21: 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.22: 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. Release the drive lever and the switch lever to
stop the machine.
For DLM480/DLM538
1.
Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key,
and then close the battery cover.
2. Press the main power switch.
3. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding
down the switch button. Release the switch button as
soon as the motor starts running.
► Fig.23: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
4.
Release the switch lever to stop the motor.

Adjusting the mowing height

WARNING:
Never put your hand or leg under
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING:
Always make sure that the lever
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 100 mm.
Remove the lock key, and then pull the mowing height
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
to your desired mowing height.
► Fig.24: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
The table below shows the relationship between the
number on the mower body and the approximate mow-
ing height.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Hold the lower handle with one hand, and then move
the mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand.
► Fig.25: 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.26: 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.27: 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.

Adjusting the handle height

The handle height can be adjusted in two levels.
1. Hold the lower 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.
► Fig.28: 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.29: 1. Knob
18 ENGLISH
Mowing height
20 mm
26 mm
32 mm
40 mm
49 mm
59 mm
70 mm
81 mm
92 mm
100 mm