Makita ELM4612 Manuel D'instructions D'origine page 12

Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm from 6 cm to 4 cm grass
height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife.
- Do not mow wet grass.
- Set max. Motor speed.
- Only move at working pace.
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side
and mowing blade.
Starting Operation
ONE: Retrofitting for mulching mower
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 15, Fig. 16)
3. Lower the rear cover again. (Fig. 17)
4. Lift sideward flap and remove side discharge channel.
TWO: Resetting for side-discharge mowing
WARNING: Only when motor and cutting are at
standstill!
1. Lift the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
2. Mount the mulching wedge.
3. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. (Fig. 18)
4. Mount the side discharge channel for side discharge
on the support pin of the sideward flap. (Fig. 19)
5. Lower the sideward flap- the flap lies on the side
discharge channel. (Fig. 20)
THREE: Mowing with the grass catcher
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
For mowing with the grass catcher, remove the mulching
wedge and discharge channel for side discharge and
mount the grass catcher.
1. Removing the mulching wedge:
- Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
2. Removing the side discharge channel for side
discharge:
- Lift sideward flap and remove the side discharge
channel.
- The sideward flap automatically closes the
discharge opening on the housing by mean of spring
force.
- Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge
opening forms of grass rest and stuck dirt.
3. Mount the grass catcher:
- To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass
catcher on rear of mower.
- To remove: Grasp and lift the rear cover, remove
grass catcher.
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WARNING: Disconnect the electric cord from the
power supply.
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
a) Always operate with the deflector or grass catcher in
the correct position.
b) Always stop the motor before removing the grass
catcher or adjusting the height of cutting position.
c) Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the
lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While
mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may
have been missed. (Fig. 21)
d) Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the
motor or during normal operation. (Fig. 22)
e) Never place your hands or feel underneath the
underpan or into the rear discharge chute while the
motor is running. (Fig. 23)
10. STARTING
Before connecting up the lawn mower to the electric
power supply, make sure that the mains supply voltage is
230 V ~ 50 Hz.
Before start the lawn mower, fix the extension cord into
the cable hook. (Fig. 24)
When the lawn mower power on, the indicator light will
turn on. (Fig. 25)
Fig. 26 for ELM4612:
a) Press the safety push-button (1).
b) And meanwhile, pull the switch handle (2), and keep it
in grasp.
c) Push the lawn mower manually when the motor is
running. If you release the switch handle, the motor
will stop.
Fig. 27 for ELM4613:
a) Press the safety push-button (1).
b) And meanwhile, pull the switch handle (2), and keep it
in grasp.
c) Grip the Self-drive control handle, the lawn mower will
move forward automatically with about 1 m/s. If you
release the switch handle, the motor will stop.
CAUTION: The blade starts turning as soon as
the motor is started.
WARNING: Cutting elements continue to rotate
after the motor is switched off.
CAUTION: The equipment is suitable for use only
in a power supply which permissible modulus of system
impedance is 0.3536  or less.
11. BLADE
The blade is made of pressed steel. It will be necessary to
reshape it frequently (with a grind wheel).
Ensure that it is always balanced (an unbalanced blade
will cause dangerous vibrations). To check for balance,