Troubleshooting - Makita DLM330 Instruction Manual

Carrying the mower
Before carrying the mower, make
CAUTION:
sure that the battery cartridge and lock key are
removed.
When carrying the mower, hold the rear grip and the
lower holding part at the front of the machine as shown
in the figure.
► Fig.30: 1. Lower holding part 2. Rear grip
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key and
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to disassemble the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Mower does not start.
Motor stops running after a little use.
Motor does not reach maximum
RPM.
Mower blade does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!
Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The lock key is not inserted.
Battery's charge level is low.
Cutting height is too low.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed near the blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
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Removing the mower blade
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
To lock the blade rotation, insert a screwdriver or a
2.
similar tool into a hole on the mower body.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
3.
► Fig.31: 1. Mower blade 2. Wrench 3. Screwdriver
4. Hole
4. Remove the bolt and blade in order.
► Fig.32: 1. Blade support 2. Mower blade 3. Bolt
Installing the mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING:
Install the mower blade carefully.
It has a top/bottom facing.
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
WARNING:
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the mower blade
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
Remedy
Install charged battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Insert the lock key.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Increase the cutting height.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the blade.