Troubleshooting - Makita DLM461 Instruction Manual

4. To remove the individual blade, turn the bolt counter-
clockwise with the wrench while holding the base plate.
► 1 . Base plate 2. Mower blade 3. Wrench
Installing the mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING:
Install the blade carefully. It has
a top/bottom facing. Place the blade so that the
rotational direction arrow faces outward.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the blade and all the fix-
ing parts are installed correctly and tightened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades, always
follow the instructions provided in this manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Mower does not start.
Motor stops running after a little use.
Motor does not reach maximum
RPM.
Cutting tool does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!
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Probable cause (malfunction)
Two battery cartridges are not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The lock key is not inserted.
Battery's charge level is low.
Cutting height is too low.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed near the blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
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NOTICE:
When installing the mower blade, slide
the mower blade as shown in the figure so that
the protrusions touch the mower blade.
► 1 . Protrusion 2. Mower blade
Remedy
Install the charged battery cartridges.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Insert the lock key.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Raise the cutting height.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the blade.
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