Operating Instructions; Before Starting; Starter Handle; Height Of Cut - Makita PLM4621N Original Instruction Manual

Model
Guaranteed sound power level
(According to 2000/14/EC)
Vibration
(According to EN ISO 5395-1 Annex G
& EN ISO 5395-2)
5. ASSEMBLY
5-1 ASSEMBLY THE FOLDING HANDLE
A) Fix the lower handlebars into the unit body with
locking knobs as shown. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6)
B) Release the upper handlebars for folding. Connect the
upper handle and the lower handle with the locking
knob. (Fig. 7, Fig. 8)
C) Position all cables over the handle shafts. Clamp them
around the middle of lower handles by the cable
clamps so that the cables are fixed on the outside of
the machine. Otherwise the cables may be pinched by
opening/closing the rear cover or forced by folding the
upper handle. (Fig. 9)
5-2 ASSEMBLY THE GRASS CATCHER
1. To fit: Lift the rear cover and hang the grass catcher on
the shaft of rear of mower. (Fig. 10, Fig. 11)
2. To remove: Grasp and lift the rear cover, remove grass
catcher.

5-3 STARTER HANDLE

Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide.
(Fig. 12, Fig. 13)

5-4 HEIGHT OF CUT

Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height. (Fig. 14 and
see clause 8-9)
6. ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE HEIGHT
1) Back out the locking knob which fixed the lower
handle, refer to Fig. 15.
2) Refer to Fig. 16, move the lower handle up and down,
adjust it to the proper height.
There is 3 adjusting height to be choose on this type
lawn mower; at 1 height, lower handle to the ground is
highest., 3 height is the lowest.
3) Adjusting to the proper height, then fix the lower
handle by the locking knobs.
WARNING: The left side and right side of lower
handle must adjust to the same height.
7. MULCHING MOWER
What is mulching?
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm from 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
10
PLM4621N
96 dB(A)
2
6.412 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
- Use a sharp cutting knife.
- Do not mow wet grass.
- Set max. Motor speed.
- Only move at working pace.
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side
and mowing blade.
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catcher;
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 17, Fig. 18)
3. Lower the rear cover again.

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)
PLM4622N
96 dB(A)
2
7.535 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
" position.