Electronic Function - Makita DLM463 Instruction Manual

Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original
position when released. Operating a machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
NOTE: The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE: Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
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.
2. Press the main power switch.
3. Press the switch button and hold it.
4.
Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
► Fig.21: 1. Switch button 2. Upper handle 3. Switch
lever
NOTE: If the lock key is not inserted, the power lamp
blinks in green when you pull the switch lever.
5. Release the switch button as soon as the motor
starts running. The mower will continue to run until you
release the switch lever.
6. 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 and 75 mm.
Remove the lock key, and then pull the mowing height
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
to your desired mowing height.
► Fig.22: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
Hold the front grip with one hand, and then move the
mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand.
► Fig.23: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever 2. Front
grip
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
For DLM464 only
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed
grass. When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
floats while the blades are running.
► Fig.24: 1. Grass level indicator
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.
► Fig.25: 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 three levels.
1. Loosen the thumb nuts of the lower handle, and
then remove the bolts, washer, and thumb nuts.
► Fig.26: 1. Thumb nut 2. Washer 3. Bolt
2.
Adjust the handle height.
3. Insert the bolts from inside, then attach washers
from outside, and then tighten the thumb nuts.
Using mulching attachment
The mulching attachment 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 mulching attachment, be sure to remove the grass
basket.
NOTICE:
When using the machine with the
mulching attachment, make sure that the total
length of grass after cutting is 30 mm or more,
and the cut length is 15 mm or less.
► Fig.27: (1) 30 mm or more (2) 15 mm or less

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant
speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the
rotating speed is kept constant even under load
condition.
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