Makita PTM0900 Operator's Manual page 111

HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
WARNING!
!
unattended!
IMPORTANT
position when the engine is not running.
5.4.10 Cleaning the machine
After use, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass-catcher and shake it to
remove grass and other debris.
WARNING!
!
full of cut grass inside a room.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water and detergent,
taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic circuit board
located under the dashboard.
IMPORTANT
work or the engine!
When washing the inside of the cutting deck and the collector channel, the machine
must be on firm ground with:
– the grass-catcher or stone-guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the blades engaged.
Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fit-
tings (1) one at a time and run water through
each one for a few minutes, with the blades
moving.
When washing, the cutting deck should be
lowered right down. Take off the grass-catcher,
empty and rinse it, and then put it in a position
where it can dry quickly.
Always take out the ignition key before leaving the machine
To keep the battery charged, do not leave the key in the «ON»
Always empty the grass-catcher and do not leave containers
Never use hose nozzles or harsh detergents to clean the body-
EN
1
25