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Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each battery.
Battery indicator status
Remaining battery
capacity
On
Off
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original
position when released.
Operating a machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
NOTE:
The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE:
Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
This mower is equipped with the interlock switch and
handle switch. If you notice anything unusual with either of
these switches, stop operation immediately and have them
checked by your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center.
1.
Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key into
the interlock switch and then close the battery cover.
2.
Press the main power switch.
3.
Press the switch button and hold it.
4.
Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
1
3
2
►
1.
Switch button
2.
Upper handle
3.
Switch lever
NOTE:
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:
Always make sure that the lever
fits in the groove properly before operation.
The mowing height can be adjusted in the range of
between 20 mm and 75 mm.
Remove the lock key, and then pull the mowing height
adjusting lever outward of the mower body and move it
to your desired mowing height.
1
►
1.
Mowing height adjusting lever
Hold the front grip with one hand, and then move the
mowing height adjusting lever with the other hand.
1
2
►
1.
Mowing height adjusting lever
2.
Front grip
NOTE:
The mowing height figures should be used
just as a guideline. Depending on the conditions of
the lawn or the ground, the actual lawn height may
become slightly different from the set height.
NOTE:
Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicu-
ous place to get your desired height.
