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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Lawn Mower

DLM465 

DLM534 

DLM536

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Lawn Mower DLM465 DLM534 DLM536 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...depending on your region of residence WARNING Only use the battery cartridges listed above Use of any other battery cartridges may cause injury and or fire WARNING Do not use a corded power supply such as battery adapter or portable power pack with this machine The cable of such power supply may hinder the operation and result in personal injury Symbols The followings show the symbols which may be...

Page 3: ...y 7 Remove foreign matters such as rocks wire bottles bones and large sticks from the work area before mowing to prevent personal injury or damage to the mower 8 Objects struck by the mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing 9 Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain ...

Page 4: ...top before removing the grass catcher Beware that the blades coast after turn off 29 When you use the machine on muddy ground wet slope or slippery place pay attention to your footing 30 Avoid working in poor environment where increased user fatigue is expected 31 Do not use the machine in bad weather where visibility is limited Failure to do so may cause fall or incorrect operation due to low vis...

Page 5: ...erminal gets wet or liquid enters inside of bat tery the battery may be short circuited and there is a risk of overheat fire or explosion 8 Avoid dangerous envionment Don t use the tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to rain Water entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock 9 If the battery cartridge gets wet drain the water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth Dry the ba...

Page 6: ... electri cal power lines It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge 18 Keep the battery away from children SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Only use genuine Makita batteries Use of non genuine Makita batteries or batteries that have been altered may result in the battery bursting causing fires personal injury and damage It will also void the Makita warranty for the...

Page 7: ... then tighten the nut from outside with box wrench 13 Perform the same procedure on the other side 3 4 5 2 1 1 Bolt 2 Lower handle 3 Nut 4 Hole 5 Upper handle CAUTION Hold the upper handle firmly so that it does not drop off your hand Otherwise the handle may fall and cause an injury 4 Attach the holders to the handle Align the protrusions on the holder with the holes on the handle so that the pro...

Page 8: ...grass basket by holding the handle Attaching the mulching plug 1 Open the rear cover and then remove the grass basket 1 2 1 Rear cover 2 Grass basket 2 Attach the mulching plug while holding down the lever and then release the lever to lock the mulching plug 1 2 1 Lever 2 Mulching plug Attaching the discharge attachment For DLM534 DLM536 1 Open the rear cover and then remove the grass basket 1 2 1...

Page 9: ...attery cartridge CAUTION Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen If not it may accidentally fall out of the machine causing injury to you or someone around you CAUTION Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly NOTE The machine does not work with only one battery cartridge To i...

Page 10: ...h current the machine automatically stops and the main power lamp blinks in green In this situation turn the machine off and stop the application that caused the machine to become overloaded Then turn the machine on to restart Overheat protection When the machine or battery is overheated the machine stops automatically and the main power lamp lights up in red In this case let the machine and batte...

Page 11: ...the machine returns to the normal mode 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 NOTE The indicator lamps for remaining battery capacity is just for a reference The actual bat tery capacity may differ depe...

Page 12: ...elect the battery cartridges used for operation by turning the battery selection switch 3 Press the main power switch 4 Pull the switch lever toward you while holding down the switch button Release the switch button as soon as the motor starts running 1 2 1 Switch button 2 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 ...

Page 13: ...t Grass level indicator Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed grass When the grass basket is not full the indicator floats while the blades are running 1 1 Grass level indicator When the grass basket is almost full the indicator does not float while the blades are running In this case stop the operation immediately and empty the basket 1 1 Grass level indicator NOTE This indicator is a r...

Page 14: ...arge attachment be sure to install the mulching plug and remove the grass basket Electronic function The machine is equipped with the electronic functions for easy operation Constant speed control of blade rotation Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed Possible to get fine finish because the rotating speed is kept constant even under load condition Electric brake This machine is eq...

Page 15: ...idge NOTICE Using the mower with the grass basket full prevents smooth blade rotation and places an extra load on the motor which may cause breakdown Mowing a long grass lawn Do not try to cut long grass all at once Instead mow the lawn in steps Leave a day or two between mowings until the lawn becomes evenly short NOTE Mowing long grass to a short length all at once may cause the grass to die The...

Page 16: ...r deck 3 Pour water toward the bottom of the machine to which the blade is attached NOTICE Do not wash the machine with high pressure water 4 Check all nuts bolts screws etc for tightness 5 Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or replaced 6 Store the mower in a safe place out of the reach of children For DLM465 DLM536 NOTICE Do not pour wate...

Page 17: ...mower blade make sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit in the holes in the mower blade For models equipped with swing back mower blades 1 Put the mower on its side so that the mowing height adjusting lever comes to the upper side 2 To lock the base plate insert the pin supplied with the machine into a hole on the mower body through a hole on the base plate 3 Turn the bolt counterclock...

Page 18: ... to attach the spring washer in the direction as shown in the figure NOTICE When installing the individual mower blade be sure to insert the bolts into the bolt holes shown in the figure 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 fixi...

Page 19: ...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 Forei...

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