Assembling The Handle; Installing The Grass Basket - Makita ELM3720 Instruction Manual

42. Take care as rotating one blade can cause
other blades to rotate.
43. Always allow the mower to cool down before storing.
44. When servicing the blades be aware that, even
though the power source is switched off, the
blades can still be moved.
45. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Use only genuine replacement parts and
accessories.
46. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
47. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
48. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
49. Check to make sure that the voltage and fre-
quency of the power supply correspond to the
specifications given on the identification plate.
We recommend the use of a residual-current-op-
erated circuit breaker (ground-fault circuit inter-
rupter) with a tripping current of 30 mA or less, or
an earth leakage current protector.
50. This machine can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the machine in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance
with all the safety requirements, potential risks of injury
and damage remain. The following dangers can arise in
connection with the structure and design of this product.
1. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the
product is being used over long periods of time or not
adequately managed and properly maintained.
2. Injuries and damage to property due to broken
application tools or the sudden impact of hidden
objects during use.
3. Danger of injury and property damage caused by
flying objects.
WARNING:
This product produces an elec-
tromagnetic field during operation. This field may
under some circumstances interfere with active
or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons
with medical implants to consult their doctor and
the medical implant manufacturer before operat-
ing this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.

Assembling the handle

1. Unload the upper handle from the main unit of the
machine.
► Fig.1: 1. Upper handle
2. Loosen the thumb nuts.
► Fig.2: 1. Thumb nut
3. Widen the handle outside a little, and then raise
the handle.
► Fig.3: 1. Handle
4.
Adjust the handle height by aligning the arrow with
the mark.
► Fig.4: 1. Thumb nut 2. Mark 3. Arrow
5. Tighten the thumb nuts.
► Fig.5: 1. Thumb nut
6. Attach the upper handle by inserting the levers
from the outside of the handle, and then tighten the nuts
with the wrench to secure the handle.
► Fig.6: 1. Lever 2. Nut
7. Secure the cords with the clamps as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.7: 1. Clamp

Installing the grass basket

1. Attach the pipes of the grass basket to the frame.
► Fig.8: 1. Pipe 2. Frame
2. Open the rear cover.
► Fig.9: 1. Rear cover
3. Hook the grass basket onto the rear side of the machine.
► Fig.10
To remove the grass basket, perform the installation
procedure in reverse.
Connecting extension cord
WARNING:
cord to the power plug of the machine, make sure
that the switch lever is released and the cord is
unplugged from the power supply.
WARNING:
extension cord with wet hands.
NOTICE:
When connecting the extension cord to
the power plug of the machine, be sure to insert it
fully into the socket.
When connecting the extension cord, hook it over the
hook on the handle as shown in the figure to prevent
inadvertent unplugging by excessive strain on the plug.
► Fig.11: 1. Hook 2. Extension cord
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When connecting the extension
Do not connect or disconnect the