Overheat Protection - Makita DLM382 Betriebsanleitung

Overheat protection

When the machine is overheated, the machine stops
automatically. Let the machine cool down before turning
the machine on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the machine
stops automatically. If the product does not operate
even when the switches are operated, remove the bat-
teries from the machine and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
► Fig.16: 1. Battery indicator
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the bat-
tery indicator blinks on the applicable battery side. By
further use, the machine stops and the battery indicator
lights up about 10 seconds. In this situation, charge the
battery cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.17: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original
position when released. Operating a machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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 interlock switch and
handle 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.
► Fig.18: 1. Battery cartridge 2. Lock key
2. Press the switch button and hold it.
3. Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
► Fig.19: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
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.
Adjusting the mowing height
WARNING:
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING:
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 75 mm.
1. Remove the lock key.
2.
Pull the mowing height adjusting lever to the
outward of the mower body and move it to your desired
mowing height.
► Fig.20: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
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
► Fig.21: 1. Grass level indicator
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed
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 a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.
13 ENGLISH
Never put your hand or leg under
Always make sure that the lever