Makita PLM4817 Manuel D'instructions page 12

5. ASSEMBLY
5.1 ASSEMBLE THE FOLDING HANDLE
1. Fix the lower handlebars into the unit body with locking
knobs as Fig. 2A, 2B, 2C & 2D shown.
2. Connect the upper handle and the lower handle with
the locking knobs. (Fig. 2E, 2F & 2G)
3. Attach the cable-clamp to the position shown and then
attach the cable. (Fig. 2H)
6. ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING
HEIGHT
Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height.
The height (the blade to the ground) can be adjusted
from 25 mm (1 position: the lowest position) to 70 mm (8
position: the highest position), 8 height positions. (Fig. 3A
& 3B).
Stop mower and disconnect spark plug cable before
changing mower cutting height.
WARNING:
• Make this adjustment only when the blade is stopped.
7. ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE HEIGHT
1. Back out the locking knobs which fixed the lower
handle, refer to Fig. 4A.
2. Refer to Fig. 4B move the lower handle up and down,
adjust it to the proper height.
There are 3 adjusting heights to be chosen on this type
of lawn mower; at position (a), height is highest.; at
position (c) ,height is the lowest.
3. Adjusting to the proper height, then fix the lower
handle by the locking knobs.
WARNING:
• The left side and right side of lower handle must adjust
to the same height.
8. STARTER HANDLE
Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope
guide. (Fig. 5)
9. "2 IN 1"
9.1 RESETTING FOR SIDE DISCHARGE
MOWING
1. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. (Fig. 6A)
2. Mount the discharge guide for side discharge on the
support pin of the sideward flap. (Fig. 6A & 6B)
3. Lower the sideward flap- the flap lies on the discharge
channel. (Fig. 6C)
WARNING:
• Only when motor and cutting are at standstill!
9.2 MULCHING MOWER
What is mulching?
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When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
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
WARNING:
• Only with a stopped motor and standstill cutter.
1. Raise the sideward flap and remove the discharge
channel. (Fig. 7A & 7B)
• The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge
opening on the housing by mean of spring force.
• Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge
opening form grass rest and stuck dirt.
10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
WARNING:
• Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING:
• Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until
the engine has been allowed to cool for at least 15
minutes after running.
10.2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end
of the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the
end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. (for PLM4818/PLM4819)
When starting cool or warm engine, turn throttle
choke lever at anywhere between "
to " " position. When operating, turn throttle choke
lever to " " position. (Fig. 8B)
" position