Maintenance - Makita LM001C Instruction Manual

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.
Remove the lock key.
3. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.42: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
4. Empty the grass basket.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock key
and portable power pack are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
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 lock key and portable power pack.
2. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing height
adjusting lever comes to the upper 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.43: 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.44: 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:
after releasing the switch. Do not start any opera-
tion until the blade comes to a complete stop.
WARNING:
portable power pack when removing or installing
the blade. Failure to remove the lock key and por-
table power pack may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
dling the blade.
NOTICE:
When removing or installing the
mower blade, use the box wrench included in the
machine package.
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, insert the pin into a hole on the mower body.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench 17.
► Fig.45: 1. Mower blade 2. Pin 3. Box wrench
4. Remove the bolt, and then mower blade.
► Fig.46: 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.
Installing the mower blade
WARNING:
It has a top/bottom facing.
WARNING:
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
the fixing parts are installed correctly and tightened securely.
WARNING:
follow the instructions provided in this manual.
NOTICE:
When tightening the bolt to install the
mower blade, apply 19 - 29 N•m as tightening
torque (the values are just for a reference).
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.
18 ENGLISH
The blade coasts for a few seconds
Always remove the lock key and
Always wear gloves when han-
Install the mower blade carefully.
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
Make sure that the mower blade and all
When you replace the blades, always