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NOTE:
Mowing long lawn to short length all at once
may cause the lawn to die. The cut lawn may also
block up inside of the mower body.
NOTE:
If the unevenness in the length of lawn or poor
finish is found after mowing, or decrease of the motor
speed is found during mowing, decrease the mowing
speed, or raise the mowing height.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING:
To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1.
Release the switch lever and drive lever.
2.
Turn off the machine.
3.
Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
1
3
2
Fig.38
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1.
Rear cover
2.
Handle
3.
Grass basket
4.
Empty the grass basket.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the battery
cartridges are removed from the machine before
storing or carrying the machine or attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Wear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Maintenance
1.
Remove the battery cartridge, and then close the
battery cover.
2.
Put the mower on its side. Clean grass clippings
accumulated on the underside of mower 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.
NOTICE:
Do not pour water to the area shown in
the figure.
Pouring water to the motor unit may cause
a malfunction of the machine.
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Fig.39
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1.
Area where water should not be poured
NOTICE:
Do not pour water on the machine while
the machine is in the upright position as shown
in the figure.
If the machine is in the upright position,
water may pour down the motor unit, and cause a
malfunction of the machine.
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