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4.
To remove the individual blade, turn the bolt counter
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clockwise 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.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the blade and all the fix
-
ing parts are installed correctly and tightened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades, always
follow the instructions provided in this manual.
For DLM461
NOTICE:
When installing the mower blade, slide
the mower blade as shown in the figure so that
the protrusions touch the mower blade.
1
2
►
1.
Protrusion
2.
Mower blade
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 dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace
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ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Probable cause (malfunction)
Remedy
Mower does not start.
Two battery cartridges are not installed. Install the charged battery cartridges.
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.
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 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.
Cutting tool 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.
