Troubleshooting; Optional Accessories - Makita LM001J Instruction Manual

Installing the mower blade
WARNING:
Install the mower blade carefully.
It has a top/bottom facing.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the mower blade
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to disassemble the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Mower does not start.
Motor stops running after a little use.
Motor does not reach maximum
RPM.
Mower blade does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita
machine specified in this manual. The use of any
other accessories or attachments might present a risk
of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attach-
ment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Mower blade
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
product package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The lock key is not inserted.
Battery's charge level is low.
Cutting height is too low.
Cut grass is clogged in the mower.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work correctly. Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed near the blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
20 ENGLISH
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.
Remedy
Install charged battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Insert the lock key.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Increase the cutting height.
Remove the clogged grass from the mower.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Remove the foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the blade.