Makita DLM465 Manuel D'instructions page 19

1. Release the switch lever and drive lever (for
DLM465/DLM536), or release the switch lever (for
DLM534).
Remove the lock key.
2.
3. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.40: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
Empty the grass basket.
4.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
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
Remove the lock key and battery cartridges, and
1.
then close the battery cover.
2. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper 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.
For DLM465/DLM536
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.
► Fig.41: 1. Area where water should not be poured
Carrying the mower
When carrying the mower, hold the front grip and rear
grip with two people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.42: 1. Front grip 2. Rear grip
Storing
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C.
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
dling the blade.
Removing the mower blade
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2. To lock the blade, insert the pin supplied with the
machine into a hole on the mower body.
3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench
17.
► Fig.43: 1. Mower blade 2. Pin 3. Box wrench
4. Remove the bolt, and then mower blade.
► Fig.44: 1. Blade support 2. Mower blade 3. Bolt
4. Protrusion
NOTICE:
When installing the mower blade, make
sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit
in the holes in the mower blade.
Installing the mower blade
WARNING:
It has a top/bottom facing.
WARNING:
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
NOTICE:
After installing the mower blades,
remove the pin from the mower body.
To install the mower blades, perform the removal proce-
dure in reverse.
19 ENGLISH
The blade coasts for a few sec-
Always remove the lock key and
Always wear gloves when han-
Install the mower blade carefully.
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
Make sure that the mower blade
When you replace the blades,