INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Lawn Mower
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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Lawn Mower LM003G LM004G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use Read before use ...
Page 2: ...r 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 used for the equipment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Take particular care and attention Read instruction manual Danger be aware of thrown objects The distance between the machine and bystanders m...
Page 3: ...pacemakers and other similar medical devices should contact the maker of their device and or doctor for advice before operating this power tool Personal safety 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or med ication A moment of inattention while operating power tools ma...
Page 4: ...id may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If con tact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns 5 Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam aged or modified Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire explosion or risk of injury 6 Do not...
Page 5: ...re that they do not play with the mower 6 Physical condition Do not operate mower while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication Preparation 1 While operating the mower always wear sub stantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Avoid wearing clothing or jewelry that is loose fitting or that has hanging cords or ties They can be ...
Page 6: ...mower is running if the mower has cutting height adjustment feature 22 Release switch lever and wait for blade rota tion to stop before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Also turn off the machine if you leave the mower reach to pick up or remove something out of your way or for any other reason that may distract you from what you are doing 23 If the mower strikes a foreig...
Page 7: ... to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 3 Do not charge battery in rain or in wet locations 4 Do not charge the battery outdoors 5 Do not handle charger including charger plug and charger terminals with wet hands 6 Do not replace the battery in the rain 7 Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid such as water or submerge the battery Do not leave the battery in the rain nor charge u...
Page 8: ...eating catching fire burst and malfunction of the tool or battery car tridge resulting in burns or personal injury 17 Unless the tool supports the use near high voltage electrical power lines do not use the battery cartridge near high voltage 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 INSTRU...
Page 9: ...andles securely NOTICE When installing handles position the cord so that it is not caught by anything between the handles If the cord is damaged the mower switch may not work 1 Place the both ends of lower handle into the grooves of the mower body then tighten the clamping levers and then fold the clamping levers 1 2 Fig 4 1 Clamping lever 2 Lower handle When tightening the clamping levers tighten...
Page 10: ... your hand Removing the mulching plug 1 Open the rear cover 1 Fig 8 1 Rear cover 2 Hold the mulching plug by the handle and then pull it out from the mower body as shown in the figure 1 2 Fig 9 1 Handle 2 Mulching plug Installing or removing the grass basket To install the grass basket follow the steps below 1 Open the rear cover 1 Fig 10 1 Rear cover 2 Hold the handle of the grass basket and then...
Page 11: ...ving bat tery cartridge Failure to hold the machine and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the machine and battery cartridge and a personal injury CAUTION Make sure that you lock the battery cover before use Otherwise mud dirt or water may cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge CAUTION Always install the battery cartridge fully ...
Page 12: ...he battery capacity becomes low the machine stops automatically and the indicator lamp lights up in red If the machine does not operate even when the switches are operated remove the battery from the machine and charge the battery Protections against other causes Protection system is also designed for other causes that could damage the machine and allows the machine to stop automatically Take all ...
Page 13: ...our nearest Makita Authorized Service Center 1 Install the battery cartridge and then close the battery cover firmly 2 Pull the switch lever toward you while holding down the switch button Release the switch button when the motor starts running 1 2 Fig 18 1 Switch button 2 Switch lever 3 Release the switch lever to stop the motor Adjusting the mowing height WARNING Never put your hand or leg under...
Page 14: ...the bolts hold the upper handle firmly Otherwise the handle may fall and cause an injury The handle height can be adjusted in two levels 1 Loosen the thumb nuts of the handle and then remove the bolts and thumb nuts 1 Fig 21 1 Thumb nut 2 Adjust the handle height 3 Insert the bolts from outside and then tighten the thumb nuts from inside Using mulching plug The mulching plug allows you to return t...
Page 15: ...lower than recommended in this manual or raise the mowing height 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 ous strip to mow the lawn evenly 1 2 3 Fig 25 1 Mowing width 2 Overlapping area 3 Center line Change the mowing direction each time to prevent the grass grain pattern from f...
Page 16: ...enters 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 Ins...
Page 17: ...lade WARNING Always remove the battery car tridge when removing or installing the blade Failure to remove the battery cartridge may cause a serious injury WARNING The blade coasts for a few sec onds after releasing the switch Do not start any operation until the blade comes to a complete stop WARNING Always wear gloves when han dling the blade Removing the mower blade 1 Put the mower on its side s...
Page 18: ... cartridge Cutting height is too low Increase 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 re...
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