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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 rotation, insert a screwdriver or a
similar tool into a hole on the mower body.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
2
1
3
4
Fig.31
►
1.
Mower blade
2.
Wrench
3.
Screwdriver
4.
Hole
4.
Remove the bolt and blade in order.
3
1
2
Fig.32
►
1.
Blade support
2.
Mower blade
3.
Bolt
Installing the mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
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
Probable cause (malfunction)
Remedy
Mower does not start.
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Install charged battery cartridge.
Battery problem (under voltage)
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
The lock key is not inserted.
Insert the lock key.
Motor stops running after a little use.
Battery's charge level is low.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Cutting height is too low.
Increase the cutting height.
Motor does not reach maximum
RPM.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly. Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Battery power is dropping.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Mower blade does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed near the blade.
Remove the foreign object.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
Replace the blade.