Makita DLM380Z Instruction Manual page 9

Adjusting the mowing height
WARNING:
Never put your hand or leg under the mower unit
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when adjusting the mowing height.
Always make sure that the lever fits in the groove
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properly before operation.
Fig.8
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 25 mm - 75 mm.
1. Remove the lock key.
2. Pull the mowing height adjusting lever toward A
side. Move it to your desired mowing height level.
Make sure that the pins on the mowing height
adjusting lever fit in the holes and the lever returns
to B side.
NOTE:
The mowing height figures should be used just as
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a guideline, as the state of the lawn or ground may
cause lawn height to be slightly different to the set
height figure.
Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicuous
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place to get your desired height.
It is easier to move the mowing height adjusting
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lever with holding the tool firmly.
Fig.9
Grass level indicator
Fig.10
Grass level indicator shows the volume of caught grass.
− When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
floats during mowing.
− When the grass basket is full, the indicator does
not float during mowing. In this case, stop mowing
immediately and empty the basket. After emptying
the basket, clean it so that its meshwork vents the
air.
NOTE:
This indicator is rough guide. Depending on the
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conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock key and battery
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cartridge are removed before carrying out any
work on the mower. Failure to remove the lock
key and the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
Never start the tool unless it is completely
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assembled. Operation of the tool in a partially
assembled state may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the battery cover
WARNING:
Do not insert the lock key and battery cartridge
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before installing the battery cover. Failure to do so
may cause a serious injury.
Install the battery cover completely before operating the
tool to protect the tool and battery cartridge from mud,
dirt, or water.
1. Place the battery cover on the tool with aligning
the protrusions on the tool and the holes of the
battery cover.
Fig.11
2. Place your hands in the middle of the battery
cover and depress it.
Fig.12
3. Before the first operation, check that the pivot
point of the battery cover is assembled properly.
To check it, pull the battery cover locking lever
toward yourself and open the battery cover.
Fig.13
Installing the handle
WARNING:
When installing handles, position the wires so that
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they are not caught by anything in between the
handles.
1. Loosen the clamping screws (two pcs).
Fig.14
2. Expand the lower handle to its both sides and
with it expanded in that position pivot it backward
and then fit it in the groove in the deck.
Fig.15
3. Tighten the clamping screws on both sides to
secure the lower handle.
Fig.16
4. Raise the upper handle and align the screw holes
in the upper handle with those in the lower handle.
Secure them with the supplied screws, curl
washers and clamping nuts.
NOTE:
At this time, keep a firm grip on the upper handle
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so that it does not drop off your hand.
Fig.17
NOTE:
Install the upper handle so that the direction of the
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upper handle and the power supply cord are
positioned as shown in the figure.
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