Maintenance And Storage - Makita BLM430 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the lock key and battery cartridge
are removed from the mower before storage or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
• Wear gloves when performing inspection or mainte-
nance.
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
MAINTENANCE
1. REMOVE THE LOCK KEY. Store it in a safe place
out of the reach of children.
2. Clean your mower using only mild soap and a damp
cloth. Do not spray or pour water on your mower
when cleaning.
3. Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings
that have accumulated on the underside of mower
deck.
4. Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners etc.
for tightness.
5. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and
wear. Have repairs made on any damaged or miss-
ing parts.
6. Before storing the mower, remove the battery car-
tridge from it.
7. Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 40°C
(104°F).
Storage (Fig. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29)
WARNING:
• When carrying or storing the mower, do not hold the
folded handles but the front grip of the mower. Holding
the folded handles may cause a serious injury or dam-
age to the mower.
The mower can be stored in upright position.
1. Loosen the clamping screw, expand the lower han-
dle to both sides and then move down the handle
forward.
NOTE:
• At this time, keep a firm grip on the lower handle so
that it does not fall down to the far side from the tool.
2. Loosen the clamping nut and pivot the upper handle
back.
3. Take off the grass basket and put the mower in the
upright position.
NOTE:
• When putting the mower in the upright position, do not
hold the handle but use the front grip of the mower.
4. Store the grass basket between the handle and the
mower body.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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