Makita DLM533ZX2 Instruction Manual page 15

NOTE: The indicator lamps for remaining battery
capacity is just for a reference. The actual bat-
tery capacity may differ depending on the usage
conditions.
NOTE: Before you press the check button to indicate
the remaining battery capacities, stop the machine.
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. Operating the machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly 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 mower is equipped with the lock key and handle switch.
If you notice anything unusual with either of the lock key
or switch, stop the operation immediately and have them
checked by your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center.
1. Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key,
and then close the battery cover.
2. Select the battery cartridges used for operation by
turning the battery selection switch.
3. Press the main power switch.
4. Pull the switch lever toward you while holding
down the switch button. Release the switch button as
soon as the motor starts running.
► Fig.16: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
NOTE: If the lock key is not inserted, the power lamp
blinks in green when you pull the switch lever.
5. While holding the switch lever, push the drive lever
forward and hold it to drive the rear wheels.
► Fig.17: 1. Drive lever
NOTE: You can drive the rear wheels by pushing
the drive lever forward and hold it without pulling the
switch lever.
6. Release the drive lever and the switch lever to
stop the machine.
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.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 100 mm.
Remove the lock key, and then pull the mowing height
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
to your desired mowing height.
► Fig.18: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever
The table below shows the relationship between the number
on the mower body and the approximate mowing height.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Hold the front grip or the lower handle with one hand,
and then move the mowing height adjusting lever with
the other hand.
► Fig.19: 1. Mowing height adjusting lever 2. Lower
handle 3. Front grip
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
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed
grass. When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
floats while the blades are running.
► Fig.20: 1. Grass level indicator
When the grass basket is almost full, the indicator does
not float while the blades are running. In this case, stop
the operation immediately and empty the basket.
► Fig.21: 1. Grass level indicator
NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.
Adjusting the handle height
CAUTION:
Before removing the bolts, hold
the upper handle firmly. Otherwise, the handle may
fall and cause an injury.
The handle height can be adjusted in two levels.
1. Remove the upper bolts of the lower handle using
box wrench 13, and then loosen the lower bolts.
► Fig.22: 1. Upper bolt 2. Lower bolt
Adjust the handle height, and then tighten the
2.
upper and lower bolts firmly.
Adjusting the traveling speed
► Fig.23: 1. Speed lever
The traveling speed can be adjusted with the speed
lever. To decrease the speed, pull the lever toward you,
and to increase the speed, turn the lever forward.
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Mowing height
20 mm
26 mm
32 mm
39 mm
47 mm
55 mm
63 mm
74 mm
86 mm
100 mm