Makita PLM5121N2 Instruction Manual page 10

Model
Guaranteed sound pressure level at
operator's position (According to
EN ISO 5395-1 Annex F &
EN ISO 5395-2, EN ISO 4871)
Measured sound power level
Guaranteed sound power level
(According to 2000/14/EC)
Vibration (According to EN ISO 5395-1
Annex G & EN ISO 5395-2)
5. ASSEMBLY
5-1 ASSEMBLING THE FOLDING
HANDLE
1. Fix the lower handlebars into the unit body with
locking knobs as shown. (Fig. 2A, Fig. 2B, Fig. 2C,
Fig. 2D)
2. Connect the upper handle and the lower handle with
the locking knob. (Fig. 2E, Fig. 2F, Fig. 2G)
3. Position the cable into the cable clamp first, and then
fix the cable clamp into the hole of lower handle.
(Fig. 2H)
5-2 ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT
Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height.
The height (the blade to the ground) can be adjusted from
25 mm (1 position: the lowest position) to 70 mm
(5 position: the highest position), 5 height positions.
(Fig. 3A, Fig. 3B).
Stop mower and disconnect spark plug cable before
changing mower cutting height.
WARNING: Make this adjustment only when the
blade is stopped.
5-3 ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE HEIGHT
1. Back out the locking knobs which fixed the lower
handle, refer to Fig. 4A.
2. Refer to Fig. 4B move the lower handle up and down,
adjust it to the proper height.
There are 3 adjusting heights to be chosen on this
type of lawn mower; at position 1 height is highest., at
position 3 height is the lowest.
3. Adjusting to the proper height, then fix the lower
handle by the locking knobs.
WARNING: The left side and right side of lower
handle must adjust to the same height.
5-4 STARTER HANDLE
Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide.
(Fig. 5)
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PLM5121N2
86.0 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
95.1 dB (A) K=1.94 dB (A)
98 dB (A)
2
7.38 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
6. "2 IN 1"
6-1 RESETTING FOR SIDE DISCHARGE
MOWING
1. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. (Fig. 6A)
2. Mount the discharge channel for side discharge on the
support pin of the sideward flap. (Fig. 6A, Fig. 6B)
3. Lower the sideward flap- the flap lies on the discharge
channel. (Fig. 6C)
6-2 MULCHING MOWER
What is mulching?
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm from 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife
- Do not mow wet grass
- Set max. engine speed
- Only move at working pace
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side
and mowing blade
standstill cutter.
Raise the sideward flap and remove the discharge
channel. (Fig. 7A, Fig. 7B)
- The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge
opening on the housing by mean of spring force.
- Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge
opening form grass rest and stuck dirt.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7-1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
PLM5120N2
86.2 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
95.1 dB (A) K=2.36 dB(A)
Only when engine and cutter are at standstill!
WARNING: Only with a stopped engine and
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
98 dB (A)
2
5.14 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s