Adjusting The Mowing Height - Makita LM004G Instruction Manual

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery cartridge,
always check to see that the switch lever actuates prop-
erly and returns to the original position when released.
Operating a machine with a switch that does not actuate prop-
erly can lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
NOTE: The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE: Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
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
nearest Makita Authorized Service Center.
1. Install the battery cartridge, and then close the
battery cover firmly.
2. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding down the switch
button. Release the switch button when the motor starts running.
1
Fig.18
► 1 . Switch button 2. Switch lever
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
2
3. Release the switch lever to stop the motor.

Adjusting the mowing height

WARNING:
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING:
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 75 mm.
Turn off the machine, and then pull the mowing height
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
to your desired mowing height.
Fig.19
► 1 . Mowing height adjusting lever
The table below shows the relationship between the
number on the mower body and the approximate mow-
ing height.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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.
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Never put your hand or leg under
Always make sure that the lever
1
Mowing height
20 mm
29 mm
36 mm
44 mm
53 mm
61 mm
69 mm
75 mm