Maintenance - Makita LM003J Instruction Manual

Mowing long lawn
Do not try to cut long lawn all at once. Instead, mow the
lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between mowings
until the lawn becomes evenly short.
► Fig.37
NOTE: Mowing long lawn to short length all at once
may cause the lawn to die. The cut lawn may also
block up inside of the mower body.
NOTE: If the unevenness in the length of lawn or poor
finish is found after mowing, or decrease of the motor
speed is found during mowing, decrease the mowing
speed, or raise the mowing height.
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 and drive lever.
2. Turn off the machine.
3. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.38: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
4. Empty the grass basket.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the battery
cartridges are 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.
NOTICE:
Do not pour water to the area shown in
the figure. Pouring water to the motor unit may cause
a malfunction of the machine.
► Fig.39: 1. Area where water should not be poured
NOTICE:
Do not pour water on the machine while
the machine is in the upright position as shown
in the figure. If the machine is in the upright position,
water may pour down the motor unit, and cause a
malfunction of the machine.
► Fig.40
Carrying the mower
CAUTION:
Before carrying the mower, make
sure that the battery cartridges are removed.
When carrying the mower, hold the rear grip and the
lower holding part at the front of the machine with two
people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.41: 1. Lower holding part 2. Rear grip
Storing
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 unstable
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. Turn the knob 90° while pulling the knob on the lower
handle to release the locking pin. Perform the same proce-
dure on the other side, and then fold the handle.
► Fig.42: 1. Knob
NOTE: Supporting the handle makes it easier to
release the locking pin when pulling the knob.
3. Turn the knob on both sides 90°. Make sure that
the knobs are securely fixed.
► Fig.43: 1. Knob
NOTICE:
Be careful not to pinch the cords when
folding the handle.
4. Loosen the thumb nuts on both sides, and then
fold the upper handle as shown in the figure.
► Fig.44: 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 as shown in the figure.
► Fig.45: 1. Grass basket
► Fig.46: 1. Grass basket
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