Operation - Makita DLM533 Instruction Manual

The table below shows the relationship between the
number on the mower body and the approximate mow-
ing height.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Hold the front grip or the lower handle with one hand,
and then move the mowing height adjusting lever with
the other hand.
► Fig.24: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever 2. Lower
handle 3. 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 models with a grass basket
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.25: 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.26: 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.
► Fig.27: 1. Upper bolt 2. Lower bolt
2. Adjust the handle height, and then tighten the
upper and lower bolts firmly.
Mowing height
20 mm
26 mm
32 mm
39 mm
47 mm
55 mm
63 mm
74 mm
86 mm
100 mm
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Adjusting the traveling speed
► Fig.28: 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.
► Fig.29: (1) 30 mm or more (2) 15 mm or less
Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
grass to the ground from the rear side of the machine
without gathering the cut grass in the grass basket.
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
charge, be sure to remove the grass basket and mulch-
ing plug, and close the rear cover.
Electronic function
The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Constant speed control of blade rotation
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed
is kept constant even under load condition.
• Soft start at driving
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
• Electric brake
This machine is equipped with an electric brake. If the
machine consistently fails to quickly stop the mower
blades after releasing the switch lever, have the
machine serviced at Makita Authorized Service Center.

OPERATION

Mowing
WARNING:
Before mowing, clear away sticks
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
CAUTION:
If the cut grass or foreign object
blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to
remove the lock key and battery cartridge and wear
gloves before removing the grass or foreign object.