Makita XML03, Instruction Manual

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Adjusting the handle height
CAUTION:
Before removing the bolts, hold
the upper handle firmly. Otherwise, the handle may
fall and cause an injury.
The handle height can be adjusted in three levels.
1. Loosen the thumb nuts of the lower handle, and
then remove the bolts, washer, and thumb nuts.
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► 1. Thumb nut 2. Washer 3. Bolt
2. Adjust the handle height.
3. Insert the bolts from inside, then attach washers
from outside, and then tighten the thumb nuts.
Using mulching attachment
The mulching attachment allows you to return the cut
grass to the ground without gathering the cut grass in
the grass basket. When you operate the machine with
the mulching attachment, be sure to remove the grass
basket.
Electronic function
The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant
speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the
rotating speed is kept constant even under load
condition.
• Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
OPERATION
Mowing
WARNING:
Before mowing, clear away sticks
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
CAUTION:
If the cut grass or foreign object
blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to
remove the lock key and battery cartridge and
wear gloves before removing the grass or foreign
object.
NOTICE:
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 1 meter
(3.3 ft.) per 4 seconds.
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.