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.
Storage
CAUTION:
When putting the machine in the
upright position, place the machine on a flat and
stable surface. If the machine is placed on an unsta-
ble surface, the machine may fall over and cause an
injury.
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.
1.
Remove the battery cartridge and lock key.
2.
Remove the grass basket.
3.
Unfold the clamping levers, then fold the handle,
and then fold the clamping levers.
► Fig.27: 1. Clamping lever
4.
Loosen the thumb nuts of the handle, and then
fold the upper handle.
► Fig.28: 1. Thumb nut 2. Upper handle
5.
Place the machine in the upright position.
NOTE: When putting the mower in the upright posi-
tion, do not hold the handle only, but hold the mower
body and handle.
6.
Store the grass basket between the handle and
the mower body.
► Fig.29: 1. Grass basket
Carrying the mower
CAUTION:
Before carrying the mower, make
sure that the battery cartridge and lock key are
removed.
When carrying the mower, hold the rear grip and the
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 disassemble the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Mower does not start.
Probable cause (malfunction)
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The lock key is not inserted.
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lower holding part at the front of the machine as shown
in the figure.
► Fig.30: 1. Lower holding part 2. Rear grip
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.
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 rotation, insert a screwdriver or a
similar tool into a hole on the mower body.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
► Fig.31: 1. Mower blade 2. Wrench 3. Screwdriver
4. Hole
4.
Remove the bolt and blade in order.
► Fig.32: 1. Blade support 2. Mower blade 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.
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 charged battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Insert the lock key.