Adjusting The Handle Height - Makita DLM462 Instruction Manual

When the grass basket is almost full, the indicator does
not float while the blades are running. In this case, stop
the operation immediately and empty the basket.
► 1 . Grass level indicator
NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.

Adjusting the handle height

CAUTION:
Before removing the bolts, hold
the upper handle firmly. Otherwise, the handle may
fall and cause an injury.
The handle height can be adjusted in two levels.
1. Remove the upper bolts of the lower handle using
box wrench 13, and then loosen the lower bolts.
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► 1 . Upper bolt 2. Lower bolt
Adjust the handle height, and then tighten the
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upper and lower bolts firmly.
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Adjusting the traveling speed
For DLM462/DLM532
► 1 . Speed lever
The traveling speed can be adjusted with the speed
lever. To decrease the speed, pull the lever toward you,
and to increase the speed, turn the lever forward.
Using mulching plug
The mulching plug allows you to return the cut grass to
the ground without gathering the cut grass in the grass
basket. When you operate the machine with the mulch-
ing plug, be sure to remove the grass basket.
NOTICE:
When using the machine with the
mulching plug, make sure that the total length of
grass is 30 mm or more, or the cut length is 15
mm or less.
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► ( 1) 30 mm or more (2) 15 mm or less
Using discharge attachment
For DLM530/DLM532
The discharge attachment allows you to discharge
the cut grass to the ground from the right side of the
machine without gathering the cut grass in the grass
basket. When you operate the machine with the dis-
charge attachment, be sure to install the mulching plug
and remove the grass basket.
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