Maintenance - Makita DLM480 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING:
W ear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benz ine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
T o m a i n t a i n p r o d u c t S A F E T Y a n d R E L IA B I L I T Y ,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Maintenance
1. Remove the lock key and battery cartridges, and
then close the battery cover.
2.
P u t t h e m o w e r o n i t s s i d e . C l e a n g r a s s c l i p p i n g s
a c c u m u l a t e d o n t h e u n d e r s i d e o f m o w e r d e c k .
3. P o u r w a t e r t o w a r d t h e b o t t o m
w h i c h t h e b l a d e i s a t t a c h e d .
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4. C h e c k a l l n u t s , b o l t s , s c r e w s , e t c . f o r t i g h t n e s s .
5. I n s p e c t m o v i n g p a r t s f o r d a m a g e , b r e a k a g e , a n d w e a r .
D a m a g e d o r m i s s i n g p a r t s s h o u l d b e r e p a i r e d o r r e p l a c e d .
6.
S t o r e t h e m o w e r i n a s a f e p l a c e o u t o f t h e r e a c h o f c h i l d r e n .
For DLM481/DLM539
NOTICE:
Do not pour water to the area shown in
the figure. Pouring water to the motor unit may cause
a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e m a c h i n e .
► Fig.38: 1. A r e a w h e r e w a t e r s h o u l d n o t b e p o u r e d
For DLM481/DLM539
NOTICE:
Do not pour water on the machine while the
machine is in the upright position as sho n in the figure.
If the machine is in the upright position, water may pour down
t h e m o t o r u n i t , a n d c a u s e a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e m a c h i n e .
► Fig.39
Carrying the mower
CAUTION:
Before carrying the mower, make sure
that the battery cartridge and lock key are removed.
When carrying the mower, hold the rear grip and the
l o w e r h o l d i n g p a r t a t t h e f r o n t o f t h e m a c h i n e w i t h t w o
people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.40: 1. L o w e r h o l d i n g p a r t 2. R e a r g r i p
o f t h e m a c h i n e t o
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Storing
CAUTION:
W hen putting the machine in the
upright position, place the machine on a at and
stable surface. I f t h e m a c h i n e i s p l a c e d o n a n u n s t a -
ble surface, the machine may fall over and cause an
injury.
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
D o n ' t s t o r e t h e m o w e r a n d c h a r g e r i n l o c a t i o n s w h e r e
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C.
1. Remove the battery cartridge and lock key.
2. T u r n t h e k n o b 90 ° w h i l e p u l l i n g t h e k n o b o n t h e
l o w e r h a n d l e t o r e l e a s e t h e l o c k i n g p i n . P e r f o r m
s a m e p r o c e d u r e o n t h e o t h e r s i d e , a n d t h e n f o l d t h e
h a n d l e .
► Fig.41: 1. Knob
NOTE: S u p p o r t i n g t h e h a n d l e m a k e s i t e a s i e r t o
r e l e a s e t h e l o c k i n g p i n w h e n p u l l i n g t h e k n o b .
3. T u r n t h e k n o b o n b o t h s i d e s 90 ° . M a k e s u r e t h a t
the knobs are securely fixed.
For DLM481/DLM539
► Fig.42: 1. Knob
For DLM480/DLM538
► Fig.43: 1. Knob
NOTICE:
Be careful not to pinch the cords when
folding the handle.
4. L o o s e n t h e t h u m b n u t s o n b o t h s i d e s , a n d t h e n
fold the upper handle as shown in the figure.
► Fig.44: 1. T h u m b n u t 2. U p p e r h a n d l e
5. P l a c e t h e m a c h i n e i n t h e u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .
NOTE: W h e n p u t t i n g t h e m o w e r i n t h e u p r i g h t p o s i -
tion, do not hold the handle only, but hold the mower
body and handle.
6. Store the grass basket as shown in the figure.
► Fig.45: 1. G r a s s b a s k e t
► Fig.46: 1. G r a s s b a s k e t
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key and
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
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