Maintenance - Makita DLM330 Instruction Manual

Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all in one go. Instead, mow
the lawn in some steps. Leave a day or two between
mows until the lawn becomes evenly short.
NOTE: M o w i n g l o n g g r a s s t o a s h o r t l e n g t h a l l i n o n e
go may cause the grass to die. The cut grass may
also block up inside of the mower body.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1. R e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h l e v e r .
2.
Remove the lock key.
3.
O p e n t h e r e a r c o v e r a n d t a k e o u t t h e g r a s s b a s k e t
by holding the handle.
► Fig.26: 1. R e a r c o v e r 2. H a n d l e
4. Empty the grass basket.

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, benzine, 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 ELI A B ILI 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 cartridge, 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.
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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 .
Storage
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.
R e m o v e t h e g r a s s b a s k e t .
3. U n f o l d t h e c l a m p i n g l e v e r s , t h e n f o l d t h e h a n d l e ,
a n d t h e n f o l d t h e c l a m p i n g l e v e r s .
► Fig.27: 1. C l a m p i n g l e v e r
4. L o o s e n t h e t h u m b n u t s o f t h e h a n d l e , a n d t h e n
f o l d t h e u p p e r h a n d l e .
► Fig.28: 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. S t o r e t h e g r a s s b a s k e t b e t w e e n t h e h a n d l e a n d
the mower body.
► Fig.29: 1. G r a s s b a s k e t
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 a s s h o w n
in the figure.
► Fig.30: 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
Removing or installing the mower
blade
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:
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 wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.