Maintenance - Makita DLM465 Instruction Manual

Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all at once. Instead, mow
the lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between mowings
until the lawn becomes evenly short.
► Fig.38
NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all at
once 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.
Release the switch lever and drive lever.
2.
Remove the lock key.
3. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.39: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
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:
Wear 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.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
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.
Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side. Clean
grass clippings accumulated on the underside of mower
deck.
3. Pour water toward the bottom of the machine to
which the blade is attached.
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4. Check all nuts, bolts, screws, etc. for tightness.
5.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and
wear. Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or
replaced.
6. Store the mower in a safe place out of the reach of
children.
NOTICE:
Do not pour water to the area shown in
the figure. Pouring water to the motor unit may cause
a malfunction of the machine.
► Fig.40: 1. Area where water should not be poured
Carrying the mower
When carrying the mower, hold the front grip and rear
grip with two people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.41: 1. Front grip 2. Rear grip
Storing
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C.
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
dling the blade.
Removing the mower blade
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2. To lock the blade, insert the pin supplied with the
machine into a hole on the mower body.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench
17.
► Fig.42: 1. Mower blade 2. Pin 3. Box wrench
4. Remove the bolt, and then mower blade.
► Fig.43: 1. Blade support 2. Mower blade 3. Bolt
4. Protrusion
NOTICE:
When installing the mower blade, make
sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit
in the holes in the mower blade.
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The blade coasts for a few sec-
Always remove the lock key and
Always wear gloves when han-