Makita DLM463 Manuel D'instructions page 18

Carrying the mower
When carrying the mower, hold the front grip and lower
handle with two people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.39: 1. Lower handle 2. Front 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 (104 °F).
1.
Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.40: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
2. Loosen the thumb nuts and fold the upper handle.
► Fig.41: 1. Upper handle 2. Thumb nut
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key and
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Mower does not start.
Motor stops running after a little use.
Motor does not reach maximum
RPM.
Mower blade does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!
Probable cause (malfunction)
Two battery cartridges are not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The lock key is not inserted.
Battery's charge level is low.
Cutting height is too low.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed near the blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
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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 a lumber or similar into
the mower.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
► Fig.42: 1. Mower blade 2. Wrench 3. Lumber
4. Remove the bolt, washer, mower blade in order.
► Fig.43: 1. Mower blade 2. Washer 3. Bolt
Installing the mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING:
Install the mower blade carefully.
It has a top/bottom facing. Place the blade so that
the rotational direction arrow faces outward.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the mower blade
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
Remedy
Install the charged battery cartridges.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Insert the lock key.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Increase the cutting height.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the blade.