Functional Description - Makita DLM480 Betriebsanleitung

1. Align the hole in the lower handle with the hole
in the upper handle, then insert the bolt from outside,
and then tighten the thumb nut from inside. Perform the
same procedure on the other side.
For DLM481/DLM539
► Fig.1: 1. Bolt 2. Thumb nut 3. Lower handle
4. Upper handle
For DLM480/DLM538
► Fig.2: 1. Bolt 2. Thumb nut 3. Lower handle
4. Upper handle
2.
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. Raise the handle,
and then turn the knob on both sides 90°. Make sure
that the knobs are securely fixed.
► Fig.3: 1. Knob
NOTE: Supporting the handle makes it easier to
release the locking pin when pulling the knob.
Removing the mulching plug
1. Open the rear cover.
► Fig.4: 1. Rear cover
2. Lift up the mulching plug slightly, and then remove
it.
► Fig.5: 1. Mulching plug
Assembling the grass basket
1. Pick up the upper clip of the grass basket.
► Fig.6: 1. Upper clip
2. Insert the frame into the grass basket as far as it
will go while holding the handle of the frame.
► Fig.7: 1. Handle
NOTICE:
Do not insert the handle into the grass
basket. Be sure to insert the frame along the stitch of
the grass basket.
3. Make sure that there is no sagging on the corners
of the grass basket.
► Fig.8
4. Open the upper clip, and attach it to the frame.
► Fig.9
5.
Attach all the other clips as shown in the figure. Make
sure that all the clips are securely attached to the frame.
► Fig.10: 1. Clip
Installing or removing the grass basket
To install the grass basket, follow the steps below.
1.
Open the rear cover.
► Fig.11: 1. Rear cover
2. Hold the handle of the grass basket, and then
hook the grass basket on the rod of the mower body as
shown in the figure.
► Fig.12: 1. Grass basket 2. Handle 3. Rod
To remove the grass basket, open the rear cover, and
then remove the grass basket by holding the handle.
Attaching the mulching plug
1. Open the rear cover, and then remove the grass basket.
► Fig.13: 1. Rear cover 2. Grass basket
2. Attach the mulching plug by pushing it as far as it
will go so that the protrusions on the mulching plug fit
into the holes on the machine.
► Fig.14: 1. Mulching plug 2. Protrusion

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the machine
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the machine and the battery
cartridge firmly when installing or removing bat-
tery cartridge. Failure to hold the machine and the
battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off
your hands and result in damage to the machine and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the machine, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
CAUTION:
Hold the battery cover firmly when
installing or removing the battery cartridge.
NOTE: The machine does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever, and then open the battery cover.
► Fig.15: 1. Battery cover 2. Locking lever
2.
Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the machine, and then slide the cartridge until it
locks in place with a little click.
► Fig.16: 1. Battery cartridge
3. Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► Fig.17: 1. Lock key
4.
Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever and open the battery cover.
2. Pull out the battery cartridge from the machine
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3.
Pull out the lock key.
4.
Close the battery cover.
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