Makita DLM460 Betriebsanleitung Seite 14

This mower is equipped with the interlock switch and han-
dle switch. If you notice anything unusual with either of
these switches, stop operation immediately and have them
checked by your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center.
1. Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key into
the interlock switch and then close the battery cover.
2. Press the main power switch.
3. Press the switch button and hold it.
4. Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
► Fig.19: 1. Switch button 2. Upper handle 3. Switch lever
NOTE: If the lock key is not inserted, the power lamp
blinks in green when you pull the switch lever.
5. Release the switch button as soon as the motor
starts running. The mower will continue to run until you
release the switch lever.
6. 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.
For DLM460
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 75 mm.
For DLM461
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 16 mm and 71 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.20: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
Hold the front grip with one hand, and then move the
mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand.
► Fig.21: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever 2. Front
grip
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.
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. Loosen the thumb nuts of the lower handle, and
then remove the bolts, washer, and thumb nuts.
► Fig.22: 1. Thumb nut 2. Washer 3. Bolt
2. Adjust the handle height.
3.
Insert the bolts from inside, then attach washers
from outside, and then tighten the thumb nuts.
Using mulching attachment
The mulching attachment allows you to return the cut
grass to the ground without gathering the cut grass in the
grass basket. When you operate the machine with the
mulching attachment, be sure to remove the grass basket.
Electronic function
The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant
speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the rotat-
ing speed is kept constant even under load condition.
• Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
OPERATION
Mowing
WARNING:
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
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 seconds.
► Fig.24
The center lines of the front wheels are guidelines to
mowing width. Using the center lines as guidelines,
mow in strips. Overlap by one half to one third the previ-
ous strip to mow the lawn evenly.
► Fig.25: 1. Mowing width 2. Overlapping area
3. Center line
Change the mowing direction each time to prevent the
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
periodical check, be sure to stop the mower then
remove the lock key and the battery cartridge.
NOTE: Using the mower with the grass basket full
prevents smooth blade rotation and places an extra
load on the motor, which may cause breakdown.
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Before mowing, clear away sticks
Always wear the safety goggles or