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• Periodically check the level of the grass basket, and 

empty before it becomes full.

NOTE:

• Using the electric lawn 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 in one go. Instead, mow 

the lawn in stages, leaving it for a day or two between 
mows, until the lawn is evenly short.

1. Grass

NOTE:

• Mowing long grass to a short length all in one go may 

cause the grass to die and/or block up the inside of the 
main unit.

Transporting

 CAUTION:

When carrying the electric lawn mower, make sure the 
blade is on the outside (away from your body).

• Failure to do so may cause injury.
• To carry the electric lawn mower, secure the handle, 

and carry as shown in the figure. 

1. Handle
2. Blade is on the 

outside

Storing

 WARNING:

Be careful not to trap fingers between handle and lock 
lever when storing away the electric lawn mower.

• If fingers do become trapped, it may cause injury.

Make sure that the handle is properly secured into the 
handle stoppers on both sides of the top of the main 
unit. 

• Failure to do so may cause injury.

1. Handle
2. Grass basket
3. Hook
4. Handle stoppers

1. Remove the grass basket and shorten the handle. 

(See the section titled “Extending handle” for details.)

2. Fold down the handle and stand up the device as 

shown in figure.

3. Use the hook on the grass basket to hook it onto the 

handle as shown in the figure.

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING:

When changing the blade or inspecting and 
maintaining the device, always turn OFF the Power 
Switch, and unplug the power cord from the power 
socket.

• Leaving the device plugged in may cause electric 

shock or other accidents. 

Always check that the blade has halted before 
conducting above work.

• Failure to do so may cause injury.

When changing the blade or inspecting and 
maintaining the device, always wear gloves.

• Failure to do so may cause injury.

 CAUTION:

Do not use any wrench other than the provided 
hexagonal wrench (accessory) when changing the 
blade.

• Using a different wrench may lead to over-tightening or 

looseness, which may cause injury.

Replacing the cylinder blade

1. Turn the main unit over, loosen the two lapping 

adjustment screws and raise them up. 

1. Spring
2. Lapping 

adjustment 
screws

2. Remove the two mounting screws from the side cover.
To remove the side cover, slightly slide it in the direction of 
arrow (1) and then raise it in the direction of arrow (2) as 
shown in the figure. 

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Summary of Contents for LM2350

Page 1: ...ENGLISH Original instructions Electric Lawn Mower LM2350 LM2850 DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT Read Before Using ...

Page 2: ... any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 5 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 6 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a...

Page 3: ...rly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 24 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation Service 25 Have your power to...

Page 4: ...ations in direct sunlight Locations where volatile materials are stored Storing the device in such locations may cause an accident 4 Do not allow chemicals such as oil or pesticide to remain on the electric lawn mower Doing so may cause damage discoloring misshaping and or cracking etc to the device 5 Inspecting screws bolts To ensure safe correct use of the electric lawn mower be sure to check sc...

Page 5: ...ARNING Always turn OFF power switch and unplug the Electrical Lawn Mower before commencing adjustment of blade gap Leaving the device plugged in when adjusting may cause an accident CAUTION Always wear gloves when adjusting Failure to do so may cause injury To maintain a good cutting edge regularly adjust the gap between the cylinder blade and the fixed blade Remove the two mounting screws from th...

Page 6: ... unit the over current relay will operate automatically stopping the device In such cases unplug the power cord from the power socket clean out the material causing the blockage press the Recovery Button and then restart mowing Be sure to press the Recovery Button at least ten seconds after the device has stopped NOTE The over current relay may be activated when wet or long grass gets caught up in...

Page 7: ... catch on small objects like stones they may cause blade chipping Firmly hold the electric lawn mower handle with both hands when mowing The mowing speed guideline is approximately one meter per four seconds Start mowing from a point near to the power socket to ensure that the power cord does not become an obstacle 1 Power socket 2 Power cord Do not let the extension cord pass under or become enta...

Page 8: ... injury 1 Handle 2 Grass basket 3 Hook 4 Handle stoppers 1 Remove the grass basket and shorten the handle See the section titled Extending handle for details 2 Fold down the handle and stand up the device as shown in figure 3 Use the hook on the grass basket to hook it onto the handle as shown in the figure MAINTENANCE WARNING When changing the blade or inspecting and maintaining the device always...

Page 9: ...d with the female screw holes on the main unit As the diagram shows check from the large pulley side that the female screw holes are aligned with the holes on the bearing box Securely tighten the four bearing box mounting screws 1 Large pulley 2 Bearing box 2 Mounting the belt 1 Mount the belt from the small pulley side 1 Belt 2 Small pulley 2 Attach two or three belt teeth onto the large pulley a...

Page 10: ...nd goggles when lapping Failure to do so may cause injury When adjusting cylinder blade never touch blades directly instead remove side cover and turn pulley to move blades Touching a blade directly may cause injury 1 Remove the two mounting screws from the side cover To remove the side cover slightly slide it in the direction of arrow 1 and then raise it in the direction of arrow 2 as shown in th...

Page 11: ...ff grass cuttings and dirt from blade CAUTION Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result NOTE To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs carbon brush inspection and replacement any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts After mowing clean away g...

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