Adjusting The Mowing Height - Makita LM001G Instruction Manual

NOTE: I f t h e m a i n p o w e r l a m p l i g h t s u p i n r e d o r
b l i n k s i n r e d o r g r e e n , r e f e r t o t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r
machine/battery protection system.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
f u n c t i o n . T o a v o i d u n i n t e n t i o n a l s t a r t u p , t h e m a i n
power switch will automatically shut down when the
s w i t c h l e v e r a n d d r i v e l e v e r ( i f e q u i p p e d ) a r e n o t
p u l l e d f o r a c e r t a i n p e r i o d a f t e r t h e m a i n p o w e r s w i t c h
i s t u r n e d o n .
Mode switching button
ou can switch the operating mode by pressing the
m o d e s w i t c h i n g b u t t o n . W h e n t h e m a c h i n e i s t u r n e d o n ,
t h e m a c h i n e s t a r t s u p i n t h e n o r m a l m o d e .
R e f e r t o t h e t a b l e b e l o w f o r e a c h m o d e .
Mode Lamp
N o r m a l m o d e B o t h t h e s o f t
n o -l o a d m o d e l a m p
a n d n o i s e r e d u c t i o n
mode lamp are off.
S o f t n o -l o a d T h e s o f t n o -l o a d
m o d e m o d e l a m p l i g h t s u p
i n g r e e n .
N o i s e r e d u c t i o n T h e n o i s e r e d u c t i o n
m o d e m o d e l a m p l i g h t s u p
i n g r e e n .
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. O p e r a t i n g t h e m a c h i n e w i t h a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
NOTE: T h e m o w e r d o e s n o t s t a r t w i t h o u t p r e s s i n g t h e
s w i t c h b u t t o n e v e n t h e s w i t c h l e v e r i s p u l l e d .
NOTE: Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
I n c r e a s e t h e m o w i n g h e i g h t i n t h i s c a s e .
This machine is equipped with the switch button. If you
notice anything unusual with the switch button, stop
the operation immediately and have it checked by your
n e a r e s t M a k i t a A u t h o r i z e d S e r v i c e C e n t e r .
1. Install the battery cartridges, and then close the
battery cover.
2.
P r e s s t h e m a i n p o w e r s w i t c h .
NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green if you
p r e s s t h e m a i n p o w e r s w i t c h w h i l e p u l l i n g t h e s w i t c h
l e v e r . R e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h l e v e r b e f o r e p r e s s i n g t h e
m a i n p o w e r s w i t c h .
3. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding
d o w n t h e s w i t c h b u t t o n . R e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h b u t t o n w h e n
t h e m o t o r s t a r t s r u n n i n g .
Fig.21: 1. S w i t c h b u t t o n 2. S w i t c h l e v e r
4. W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e s w i t c h l e v e r , p u s h t h e d r i v e l e v e r
f o r w a r d a n d h o l d i t t o d r i v e t h e r e a r w h e e l s .
Fig.22: 1. D r i v e l e v e r
5.
s t o p t h e m a c h i n e .
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
b e t w e e n 20 m m
Description
Turn off the machine, and then pull the mowing height
T h e m a c h i n e w o r k s
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
i n t h e n o r m a l m o d e .
to your desired mowing height.
Y o u c a n m i n i m i z e a
T h e t a b l e b e l o w s h o w s t h e r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n t h e n u m b e r
s t a r t -u p s h o c k a n d
on the mower body and the approximate mowing height.
s t a r t t h e m a c h i n e
smoothly.
Y o u c a n d e c r e a s e
t h e n o i s e a t m o w i n g .
H o l d t h e l o w e r h a n d l e w i t h o n e h a n d , a n d t h e n m o v e
the mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand.
G r a s s l e v e l i n d i c a t o r s h o w s t h e v o l u m e o f m o w e d
g r a s s . W h e n t h e g r a s s b a s k e t i s n o t f u l l , t h e i n d i c a t o r
floats while the blades are running.
W h e n t h e g r a s s b a s k e t i s a l m o s t f u l l , t h e i n d i c a t o r d o e s
not float while the blades are running. In this case, stop
the operation immediately and empty the basket.
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NOTE: ou can drive the rear wheels by pushing
t h e d r i v e l e v e r f o r w a r d a n d h o l d i t w i t h o u t p u l l i n g t h e
s w i t c h l e v e r .
R e l e a s e t h e d r i v e l e v e r a n d t h e s w i t c h l e v e r t o

Adjusting the mowing height

WARNING:
Never put your hand or leg under
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING:
Always make sure that the lever
fits in the groove properly before operation.
a n d 100 m m .
Fig.23: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Fig.24: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever 2. L o w e r h a n d l e
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.
Grass level indicator
Fig.25: 1. G r a s s l e v e l i n d i c a t o r
Fig.26: 1. G r a s s l e v e l i n d i c a t o r
NOTE: T h i s i n d i c a t o r i s a r o u g h g u i d e . D e p e n d i n g o n
t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f i n s i d e o f t h e b a s k e t , t h i s i n d i c a t o r
may not work properly.
Mowing height
20 m m
26 m m
32 m m
39 m m
4 7 m m
55 m m
6 3 m m
7 4 m m
86 m m
100 m m