Makita DLM533ZX2 Instruction Manual page 17

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 lock key and battery cartridges, and
then close the battery cover.
2. Put the mower on its side and clean grass clip-
pings 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, knobs, screws, fasteners 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.31: 1. Area where water should not be poured
Carrying the mower
When carrying the mower, hold the front grip and rear
grip with two people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.32: 1. Front grip 2. Rear grip
Storing
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.
Removing or installing the mower blade
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few seconds
after releasing the switch. Do not start any opera-
tion until the blade comes to a complete stop.
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:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
Removing the mower blade
For models equipped with straight 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, insert the pin into a hole on the
mower body.
3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench 17.
► Fig.33: 1. Mower blade 2. Pin 3. Box wrench
4.
Remove the bolt, and then mower blade.
► Fig.34: 1. Blade support 2. Mower blade 3. Bolt
4. Protrusion
NOTICE:
When installing the mower blade, make
sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit
in the holes in the mower blade.
For models equipped with swing back
mower blades
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2. To lock the base plate, insert the pin into a hole on
the mower body through a hole on the base plate.
3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench 17.
► Fig.35: 1. Pin 2. Base plate 3. Box wrench
4. Remove the bolt, and then base plate.
► Fig.36: 1. Blade support 2. Base plate 3. Bolt
4. Protrusion
NOTICE:
When installing the mower blades,
make sure that the protrusions on the blade sup-
port fit in the holes in the base plate.
5. To remove the individual mower blade, turn the bolt coun-
terclockwise with box wrench 17 while holding the base plate.
► Fig.37: 1. Base plate 2. Mower blade 3. Box wrench
6. Remove the nut, washer, spring washer, mower
blade, and bolt in order.
► Fig.38: 1. Bolt hole 2. Bolt 3. Mower blade 4. Spring
washer 5. Washer 6. Nut
NOTICE:
When tightening the nuts to install the indi-
vidual mower blades, apply 30 N•m as tightening torque.
NOTICE:
When installing the individual mower
blade, be sure to attach the spring washer in the
direction as shown in the figure.
NOTICE:
When installing the individual mower
blade, be sure to insert the bolts into the bolt
holes shown in the figure.
Installing the mower blade
WARNING:
It has a top/bottom facing.
WARNING:
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
NOTICE:
After installing the mower blades,
remove the pin from the mower body.
To install the mower blades, perform the removal proce-
dure in reverse.
17 ENGLISH
Install the mower blade carefully.
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
Make sure that the mower blade
When you replace the blades,