Operating Instructions; Before Starting; Grass Catcher - Makita PLM4110 Original Instruction Manual

8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8-1 BEFORE STARTING

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with
engine running or until the engine has been allowed to
cool for at least 15 minutes after running.
8-2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of
the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end
of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. When starting cool engine, turn engine speed lever to
" " position. When starting warm engine and
Operating, turn engine speed lever to "
(Fig. 19)
3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the stop control
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown
in Fig. 20.
4. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig. 20 and pull it
up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after
engine starts. Release the stop control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free
of high grass or obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating
parts. Do not start the engine when standing in
front of the discharge opening.
8-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the stop control handle with
both hands.
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handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping
the lawn mower from operating.
8-4 TO STOP ENGINE
few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the stop control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as
instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
8-5 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN
MULCHING
Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of
stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which could be
accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and
cause serious personal injury to the operator and others
as well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
Do not cut wet grass. For effective mulching do not cut
wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the
deck preventing proper mulching of the grass clippings.
Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the grass.
The recommended cut for mulching is 1/3 the length of
the grass. Ground speed will need to be adjusted so the
clippings can be dispersed evenly into the lawn. For
especially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be
necessary to use one of the slowest speeds in order to get
a clean well mulched cut. When mulching long grass you
may have to cut the lawn in two passes, lowering the
blade another 1/3 of the length for the second cut and
perhaps cutting in a different pattern than was used the
" position.
first time.
Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will also help to
clean up any stray clippings left on the lawn. The mower
should always be operated at full throttle to get the best
cut and allow it to do the most effective job of mulching.
Clean underside of deck.
Be certain to clean the underside of the cutting deck after
each use to avoid a build-up of grass, which would
prevent proper mulching. Mulching leaves. The mulching
of leaves can also be beneficial to your lawn. When
mulching leaves make sure they are dry and are not
laying too thick on the lawn. Do not wait for all the leaves
to be off the trees before you mulch.
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of
the mower during operation is an indication of damage.
The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.

8-6 GRASS CATCHER

Empty and clean the bag, make sure it is clean and
ensure its meshwork is ventilated. (Fig. 21)
Note: During operation, when the stop control
CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the