Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
To reduce a risk of accident, regu-
larly check the grass basket for any damage or weak-
ened strength. Replace the grass basket if necessary.
1.
R e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h l e v e r a n d d r i v e l e v e r .
2.
Turn off the machine.
3.
O p e n t h e r e a r c o v e r a n d t a k e o u t t h e g r a s s b a s k e t
by holding the handle.
Fig.36: 1. R e a r c o v e r 2. H a n d l e 3. G r a s s b a s k e t
4.
Empty the grass basket.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that all the battery
cartridges are removed from the machine before
storing or carrying the machine or attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
W ear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, ben z ine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
T o m a i n t a i n p r o d u c t S A F E T Y a n d R E L I A B I L I T Y ,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Maintenance
1.
Remove all the battery cartridges, and then close
the battery cover.
2.
P u t t h e m o w e r o n i t s s i d e . C l e a n g r a s s c l i p p i n g s
a c c u m u l a t e d o n t h e u n d e r s i d e o f m o w e r d e c k .
3.
P o u r w a t e r t o w a r d t h e b o t t o m
w h i c h t h e b l a d e i s a t t a c h e d .
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4.
C h e c k a l l n u t s , b o l t s , s c r e w s , e t c . f o r t i g h t n e s s .
5.
I n s p e c t m o v i n g p a r t s f o r d a m a g e , b r e a k a g e , a n d w e a r .
D a m a g e d o r m i s s i n g p a r t s s h o u l d b e r e p a i r e d o r r e p l a c e d .
6.
S t o r e t h e m o w e r i n a s a f e p l a c e o u t o f t h e r e a c h o f c h i l d r e n .
NOTICE:
Do not pour water to the area shown in
the figure. Pouring water to the motor unit may cause
a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e m a c h i n e .
Fig.37: 1. A r e a w h e r e w a t e r s h o u l d n o t b e p o u r e d
NOTICE:
Do not pour water on the machine while the
machine is in the upright position as sho n in the figure.
If the machine is in the upright position, water may pour down
t h e m o t o r u n i t , a n d c a u s e a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e m a c h i n e .
Fig.38
o f t h e m a c h i n e t o
19 ENGLISH
Carrying the mower
CAUTION:
Before carrying the mower, make
sure that all the battery cartridges are removed.
When carrying the mower, hold the rear grip and the
l o w e r h o l d i n g p a r t a t t h e f r o n t o f t h e m a c h i n e w i t h t w o
people as shown in the figure.
Fig.39: 1. L o w e r h o l d i n g p a r t 2. R e a r g r i p
Storing
CAUTION:
W hen putting the machine in the
upright position, place the machine on a at and
stable surface. I f t h e m a c h i n e i s p l a c e d o n a n u n s t a -
ble surface, the machine may fall over and cause an
injury.
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
D o n ' t s t o r e t h e m o w e r a n d c h a r g e r i n l o c a t i o n s w h e r e
the temperature may reach or exceed
1.
Remove all the battery cartridges.
2.
T u r n t h e k n o b 90 ° w h i l e p u l l i n g t h e k n o b o n t h e
l o w e r h a n d l e t o r e l e a s e t h e l o c k i n g p i n . P e r f o r m
s a m e p r o c e d u r e o n t h e o t h e r s i d e , a n d t h e n f o l d t h e
h a n d l e .
Fig.40: 1. Knob
NOTE: S u p p o r t i n g t h e h a n d l e m a k e s i t e a s i e r t o
r e l e a s e t h e l o c k i n g p i n w h e n p u l l i n g t h e k n o b .
3.
T u r n t h e k n o b o n b o t h s i d e s 90 ° . M a k e s u r e t h a t
the knobs are securely fixed.
Fig.41: 1. Knob
NOTICE:
Be careful not to pinch the cords when
folding the handle.
4.
L o o s e n t h e t h u m b n u t s o n b o t h s i d e s , a n d t h e n
fold the upper handle as shown in the figure.
Fig.42: 1. T h u m b n u t 2. U p p e r h a n d l e
5.
P l a c e t h e m a c h i n e i n t h e u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .
NOTE: W h e n p u t t i n g t h e m o w e r i n t h e u p r i g h t p o s i -
tion, do not hold the handle only, but hold the mower
body and handle.
6.
Store the grass basket as shown in the figure.
Fig.43: 1. G r a s s b a s k e t
Fig.44: 1. G r a s s b a s k e t
Removing or installing the mower blade
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always remove all the battery
cartridges when removing or installing the blade.
Failure to remove all the battery cartridges may
cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
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