Adjusting The Mowing Height - Makita DLM465 Instruction Manual

Mode switching button
You can switch the operating mode by pressing the mode
switching button. When the machine is turned on, the machine
starts up in the normal mode. When you press the mode
switching button, the machine shifts to the noise reduction
mode and the mode switching lamp lights up in green. In the
noise reduction mode, you can decrease the noise at mow-
ing. When you press the mode switching button again, the
machine returns to the normal mode.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each battery.
Battery indicator status
On
NOTE: The indicator lamps for remaining battery
capacity is just for a reference. The actual bat-
tery capacity may differ depending on the usage
conditions.
NOTE: Before you press the check button to indicate
the remaining battery capacities, stop the machine.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original posi-
tion when released. Operating the 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 lock key and handle switch.
If you notice anything unusual with either of the lock key
or switch, stop the operation immediately and have them
checked by your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center.
1.
Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key,
and then close the battery cover.
2. Select the battery cartridges used for operation by
turning the battery selection switch.
Remaining battery
capacity
Off
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
3. Press the main power switch.
4. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding
down the switch button. Release the switch button as
soon as the motor starts running.
► Fig.25: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
NOTE: If the lock key is not inserted, the power lamp
blinks in green when you pull the switch lever.
5.
While holding the switch lever, push the drive lever
forward and hold it to drive the rear wheels.
► Fig.26: 1. Drive lever
NOTE: You can drive the rear wheels by pushing
the drive lever forward and hold it without pulling the
switch lever.
6. Release the drive lever and the switch lever to
stop the machine.

Adjusting the mowing height

WARNING:
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING:
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 100 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.27: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
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.28: 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.
17 ENGLISH
Never put your hand or leg under
Always make sure that the lever
Mowing height
20 mm
26 mm
32 mm
39 mm
47 mm
55 mm
63 mm
74 mm
86 mm
100 mm