Makita DLM460PG2 Instruction Manual Download Page 12

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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 three levels.

1.

 

Loosen the thumb nuts of the lower handle, and 

then remove the bolts, washer, and thumb nuts.

1

2

3

2

1

►    

1.

 Thumb nut 

2.

 Washer 

3.

 Bolt

2.

  Adjust the handle height.

3.

 

Insert the bolts from inside, then attach washers 

from outside, and then tighten the thumb nuts.

Using mulching attachment

The mulching attachment allows you to return the cut 

grass to the ground without gathering the cut grass in 

the grass basket. When you operate the machine with 

the mulching attachment, be sure to remove the grass 

basket.

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the electronic functions 

for easy operation.

• 

Constant speed control

Electronic speed control for obtaining constant 

speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the 

rotating speed is kept constant even under load 

condition.

• 

Soft start

The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock, 

and makes the machine start smoothly.

OPERATION

Mowing

WARNING:

 

Before mowing, clear away sticks 

and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear 

away any weeds from mowing area in advance.

WARNING:

 

Always wear the safety goggles or 

safety glasses with side shields when operating 

the mower.

CAUTION:

 

If the cut grass or foreign object 

blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to 

remove the lock key and battery cartridge and 

wear gloves before removing the grass or foreign 

object.

NOTICE:

 

Use this machine for mowing lawn only. 

Do not mow weeds with this machine.

Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 1 meter 

per 4 seconds.

The center lines of the front wheels are guidelines to 

mowing width. Using the center lines as guidelines, 

mow in strips. Overlap by one half to one third the previ

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ous strip to mow the lawn evenly.

Summary of Contents for DLM460PG2

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Lawn Mower DLM460 DLM461 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ... after the motor is switched off Remove the lock key before inspecting adjusting cleaning servicing leaving and storing the mower Ni MH Li ion Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery pack together with household waste material In observance of the European Directives on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accu...

Page 3: ...ring clothing or jewelry that is loose fitting or that has hanging cords or ties They can be caught in moving parts 7 Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from injury when using power tools The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87 1 in the USA EN 166 in Europe or AS NZS 1336 in Australia New Zealand In Australia New Zealand it is legally required to wear a face shield to protect your f...

Page 4: ...instructions and with feet well away from the blade s 31 Do not tilt the mower when switching on the motor except if the mower has to be tilted for starting In this case do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator 32 Do not start the mower when standing in front of the discharge opening 33 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating part...

Page 5: ...esult in loss of your eyesight 5 Do not short the battery cartridge 1 Do not touch the terminals with any con ductive material 2 Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con tainer with other metal objects such as nails coins etc 3 Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain A battery short can cause a large current flow overheating possible burns and even a breakdown 6 Do not store the tool and ...

Page 6: ...r handle so that the holes in the handle fit in the protrusions on the mower body Insert the bolts from inside then attach washer A from outside and then tighten the thumb nuts 1 2 3 6 5 4 1 Lower handle 2 Washer A 3 Thumb nut 4 Protrusion 5 Hole 6 Bolt 2 Align the hole in the lower handle with the hole in the upper handle then insert the bolts from inside then attach washer B from outside and the...

Page 7: ...ver 1 1 Rear cover 2 Remove the mulching attachment while pulling the lever 1 2 1 Mulching attachment 2 Lever Installing the grass basket 1 Open the rear cover 1 1 Rear cover 2 Hook the grass basket on the rod of the mower body as shown in the figure 1 3 2 1 Rod 2 Guard 3 Grass basket NOTICE Make sure that the guard on the grass basket is facing downward Otherwise the grass basket may not catch al...

Page 8: ...efore installing or removing of the battery cartridge CAUTION Hold the tool and the battery car tridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury CAUTION Make sure that you lock the battery cover before use Otherwise ...

Page 9: ... stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions Overload protection When the battery is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current the tool automati cally stops and the main power lamp blinks in green In this situation turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded Then turn the tool on ...

Page 10: ...p in red or blinks in red or green refer to the instructions for tool battery protection system NOTE This machine employs the auto power off function To avoid unintentional start up the main power switch will automatically shut down when the switch lever is not pulled for a certain period after the main power switch is turned on Mode switching button You can switch the operating mode by pressing t...

Page 11: ...OTE If the lock key is not inserted the power lamp blinks in green when you pull the switch lever 5 Release the switch button as soon as the motor starts running The mower will continue to run until you release the switch lever 6 Release the switch lever to stop the motor Adjusting the mowing height WARNING Never put your hand or leg under the mower body when adjusting the mowing height WARNING Al...

Page 12: ...btaining constant speed Possible to get fine finish because the rotating speed is kept constant even under load condition Soft start The soft start function minimizes start up shock and makes the machine start smoothly OPERATION Mowing WARNING Before mowing clear away sticks and stones from mowing area Furthermore clear away any weeds from mowing area in advance WARNING Always wear the safety gogg...

Page 13: ...ularly check the grass basket for any damage or weakened strength Replace the grass basket if necessary 1 Release the switch lever 2 Remove the lock key 3 Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket by holding the handle 1 2 3 1 Rear cover 2 Handle 3 Grass basket 4 Empty the grass basket MAINTENANCE WARNING Always be sure that the lock key and battery cartridge are removed from the mower bef...

Page 14: ...r 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 104 F 1 Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket by holding the handle 1 3 2 1 Rear cover 2 Handle 3 Grass basket 2 Loosen the thumb nuts and fold the upper handle 1 2 2 1 Upper handle 2 Thumb nut Removing or installing the mower blade WARNING Always remov...

Page 15: ...e 2 Washer 3 Bolt 4 To remove the individual blade turn the bolt coun terclockwise with the wrench while holding the base plate 1 2 3 1 Base plate 2 Mower blade 3 Wrench Installing the mower blade To install the mower blade take the removal procedure in reverse WARNING Install the blade carefully It has a top bottom facing Place the blade so that the rotational direction arrow faces outward WARNIN...

Page 16: ...k 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 Raise 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 ...

Page 17: ...ments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment 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 tool package as standard accessories They may differ from country to country ...

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