Makita LM003J Manuel D'instructions page 15

Using mulching plug
The mulching plug 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 plug, be sure to remove the grass basket or
discharge chute.
NOTICE:
When using the machine with the
mulching plug, make sure that the total length of
grass after cutting is 30 mm (1-3/16") or more, and
the cut length is 15 mm (9/16") or less.
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► (1) 30 mm (1-3/16") or more (2) 15 mm (9/16") or
less
Using the discharge chute
The discharge chute allows you to discharge the cut
grass to the ground from the right side of the machine
without gathering the cut grass in the grass basket.
When you operate the machine with the discharge
chute, be sure to remove the grass basket and mulch-
ing plug.
Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
grass to the ground from the rear side of the machine
without gathering the cut grass in the grass basket.
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
charge, be sure to remove the mulching plug, and grass
basket or discharge chute, and close the rear cover.
Electronic function
The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Soft start at driving
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
• Electric brake
This machine is equipped with an electric brake.
If the machine consistently fails to quickly stop
the mower blades after releasing the switch lever,
have the machine serviced at Makita Authorized
Service Center.
OPERATION
Mowing
WARNING:
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
CAUTION:
blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to
remove the battery cartridges and wear gloves
2
before removing the grass or foreign object.
NOTICE:
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
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Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
The mowing speed guideline is approximately 7 to 14
meters (23 - 46 ft.) per 10 seconds.
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NOTE: When cutting long lawn or dense lawn, if the
unevenness in the length of lawn or poor finish is
found after mowing, or decrease of the motor speed
is found during mowing, decrease the mowing speed
lower than recommended in this manual, or raise the
mowing height.
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Before mowing, clear away sticks
Always wear the safety goggles or
If the cut grass or foreign object
Use this machine for mowing lawn only.