Makita PTM1000 Operator's Manual page 127

HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.4.7 U
NBLOCKING THE COLLECTOR CHANNEL
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at too high speed, can cause the collector
channel to become blocked. Should this happen, it will be necessary to:
– stop forward movement immediately, disengage the blades and stop the engine;
– take off the grass-catcher or stone-guard;
– remove the accumulated cuttings, reaching them from the exit of the collector chan-
nel.
WARNING!
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5.4.8 E
ND OF MOWING
When you have finished mowing, disengage the blades, lower the engine speed and
ride the machine with the cutting deck in the highest position.
5.4.9 E
ND OF WORK
Stop the machine, put the accelerator lever in the
«SLOW» position and turn off the engine by putting the
key into the «OFF» position.
When the engine is stopped, close the fuel stopcock (1)
( if fitted).
WARNING!
!
ator in the «SLOW» position for 20 seconds before
stopping the engine.
WARNING!
!
leaving the machine unattended!
IMPORTANT
position when the engine is not running.
5.4.10 C
LEANING THE MACHINE
After each mowing, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass-catcher and
shake it to remove residual grass and earth.
WARNING!
!
full of cut grass inside a room.
This job must only be performed with the engine turned off.
To avoid backfire, put the acceler-
Always take out the ignition key if
To keep the battery charged, do not leave the key in the «ON»
Always empty the grass-catcher and do not leave containers
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