Maintenance - Makita LM003G Instruction Manual

Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all in one go. Instead, mow
the lawn in some steps. Leave a day or two between
mows until the lawn becomes evenly short.
NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all in one
go may cause the grass to die. The cut grass may
also block up inside of the mower body.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1. Release the switch lever.
2.
Remove the battery cartridge.
3.
Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.27: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle
4. Empty the grass basket.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the battery
cartridge is removed from the machine before
storing or carrying the machine or attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Wear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Maintenance
1.
Remove the battery cartridge, and then close the
battery cover.
2. Put the mower on its side. Clean grass clippings
accumulated on the underside of mower deck.
3. Pour water toward the bottom of the machine to
which the blade is attached.
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4.
Check all nuts, bolts, screws, etc. for tightness.
5.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or replaced.
6. Store the mower in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Storage
CAUTION:
When putting the machine in the
upright position, place the machine on a flat and
stable surface. If the machine is placed on an unsta-
ble surface, the machine may fall over and cause an
injury.
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C.
1. Remove the battery cartridge.
2. Remove the grass basket.
3. Unfold the clamping levers, then fold the handle,
and then fold the clamping levers.
► Fig.28: 1. Clamping lever
4. Loosen the thumb nuts of the handle, and then
fold the upper handle.
► Fig.29: 1. Thumb nut 2. Upper handle
5. Place the machine in the upright position.
NOTE: When putting the mower in the upright posi-
tion, do not hold the handle only, but hold the mower
body and handle.
6. Store the grass basket between the handle and
the mower body.
► Fig.30: 1. Grass basket
Carrying the mower
CAUTION:
Before carrying the mower, make
sure that the battery cartridge is 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.31: 1. Lower holding part 2. Rear grip
Removing or installing the mower blade
WARNING:
tridge when removing or installing the blade.
Failure to remove the battery cartridge may cause
a serious injury.
WARNING:
after releasing the switch. Do not start any opera-
tion until the blade comes to a complete stop.
WARNING:
dling the blade.
Removing the mower blade
1.
Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2. To lock the blade rotation, insert a pin or tool such
as screwdriver into a hole on the mower body.
3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
► Fig.32: 1. Mower blade 2. Wrench 3. Screwdriver
4. Hole
4.
Remove the bolt and blade in order.
► Fig.33: 1. Blade support 2. Mower blade 3. Bolt
16 ENGLISH
Always remove the battery car-
The blade coasts for a few seconds
Always wear gloves when han-