Makita LXT DLM382CM2 [14/100] Mowing a long grass lawn

Makita DLM382Z [14/100] Mowing a long grass lawn

14 ENGLISH

Using mulching plug

Optional accessory

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mulch-

ing plug, be sure to remove the grass basket.

NOTICE: When using the machine with the

mulching plug, make sure that the total length of

grass after cutting is 30 mm or more, and the cut

length is 15 mm or less.

►Fig.22: (1) 30 mm or more (2) 15 mm or less

OPERATION

Mowing

WARNING: Before mowing, clear away sticks

and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear

away any weeds from mowing area in advance.

WARNING: Always wear the safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields when operating

the mower.

CAUTION: If the cut grass or foreign object

blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to

remove the lock key and battery cartridge and

wear gloves before removing the grass or foreign

object.

NOTICE: Use this machine for mowing lawn only.

Do not mow weeds with this machine.

►Fig.23

Firmlyholdthehandlewithbothhandswhenmowing.

Themowingspeedguidelineisapproximately1meter

per 4 seconds.

►Fig.24

The outside edges of the front wheels are guidelines

to mowing width. Using the outside edges of the front

wheelsasguidelines,mowinstrips.Overlapbyonehalf

toonethirdthepreviousstriptomowthelawnevenly.

►Fig.25: 1. Mowing width 2. Overlapping area

3. Outside edge

Change the mowing direction each time to prevent the

grassgrainpatternfromforminginjustonedirection.

►Fig.26

Periodicallycheckthegrassbasketformowedgrass.

Emptythegrassbeforeitbecomesfull.Beforeevery

periodical check, be sure to stop the mower then

removethelockkeyandthebatterycartridge.

NOTICE: Using the mower with the grass basket

full prevents smooth blade rotation and places

an extra load on the motor, which may cause

breakdown.

Mowing a long-grass lawn

Donottrytocutlonggrassallinonego.Instead,mow

thelawninsomesteps.Leaveadayortwobetween

mowsuntilthelawnbecomesevenlyshort.

NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all in one

gomaycausethegrasstodie.Thecutgrassmay

alsoblockupinsideofthemowerbody.

Emptying the grass basket

WARNING: To reduce a risk of accident, reg-

ularly check the grass basket for any damage or

weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if

necessary.

1. Release the switch lever.

2. Removethelockkey.

3. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket

byholdingthehandle.

►Fig.27: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle

4. Emptythegrassbasket.

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

1. Removethelockkey.Storeitinasafeplaceoutof

the reach of children.

2. Cleanthemowerusingonlyawetcloth.Donot

sprayorpourwateronthemowerwhencleaning.

3. Put the mower on its side and clean grass clip-

pings accumulated on the underside of mower deck.

4. Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners etc.

for tightness.

Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.

Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or replaced.

Makita LXT DLM382CM2 [14/100] Mowing a long grass lawn

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