Adjusting The Mowing Height - Makita DLM431 Instruction Manual

This mower is equipped with the interlock switch and
handle switch. If you notice anything unusual with either
of these switches, stop operation immediately and
have them checked by your nearest Makita Authorized
Service Center.
1.
Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key
into the interlock switch and then close the battery
cover.
► 1 . Battery cartridge 2. Lock key
2.
Press the switch button and hold it.
3. Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
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► 1 . Switch button 2. Switch lever
4. Release the switch button as soon as the motor
starts running. The mower will continue to run until you
release the switch lever.
5. Release the switch lever to stop the motor.

Adjusting the mowing height

WARNING:
Never put your hand or leg under
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING:
Always make sure that the lever
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm - 75 mm.
1. Remove the lock key.
2. Pull the mowing height adjusting lever to the
outward of the mower body and move it to your desired
mowing height.
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► 1 . Mowing height adjusting lever
NOTE: The mowing height figures should be used
just as a guideline. Depending on the conditions of
the lawn or the ground, the actual lawn height may
become slightly different from the set height.
NOTE: Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicu-
ous place to get your desired height.
Grass level indicator
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► 1 . Grass level indicator
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed
grass.
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NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.
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When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
floats during mowing.
When the grass basket is full, the indicator does
not float during mowing. In this case, stop mowing
immediately and empty the basket. After emptying
the basket, clean it so that its meshwork vents the
air.
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