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NOTE: Supporting the handle makes it easier to
release the locking pin when pulling the knob.
Adjust the handle height, and then turn the
2.
knob on both sides 90°. Make sure that the knobs are
securely fixed.
Fig.18
► 1. Knob
Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
grass to the ground from the rear side of the machine
without gathering the cut grass in the grass basket.
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
charge, be sure to remove the grass basket, and close
the rear cover.
Electronic function
The machine is equipped with the following electronic
functions.
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Electric brake
This machine is equipped with an electric brake. If
the machine consistently fails to quickly stop the
scarifier blades after releasing the switch lever,
have the machine serviced at Makita Authorized
Service Center.
1
OPERATION
Operating the machine
WARNING:
remove sticks and stones from the work area.
Also, remove any weeds from the work area in
advance.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the machine.
CAUTION:
If the cut grass or foreign object
blocks up inside of the machine body, be sure to
remove the battery cartridges and wear gloves
before removing the grass or foreign object.
NOTICE:
Use this machine only on lawns. Do not
use this machine on weeds.
Fig.19
NOTICE:
Before operating the machine, be sure
to mow the lawn to a height of approximately 20
mm to 30 mm. If the lawn is too long, it may interfere
with the operation of the machine.
Hold the handle firmly with both hands when operating
the machine. The operating speed guideline is approxi-
mately 5 to 8 meters per 10 seconds.
Fig.20
NOTE: When working on dense lawn, if a poor finish
is found after operation, or decrease of the motor
speed is found during operation, decrease the operat-
ing speed lower than recommended in this manual, or
set the working depth shallower.
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Before operating the machine,
Always wear the safety goggles or
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