Makita DLM382 User Manual

10 ENGLISH
Adjusting the mowing height
WARNING: Never put your hand or leg under
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING: Always make sure that the lever
ts in the groove properly before operation.
Themowingheightcanbeadjustedintherangeof
between 20 mm and 75 mm.
1. Removethelockkey.
2. Pullthemowingheightadjustinglevertothe
outwardofthemowerbodyandmoveittoyourdesired
mowing height.
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►1.Mowingheightadjustinglever
NOTE:Themowingheightguresshouldbeused
justasaguideline.Dependingontheconditionsof
thelawnortheground,theactuallawnheightmay
becomeslightlydifferentfromthesetheight.
NOTE:Tryatestmowingofgrassinalessconspicu-
ousplacetogetyourdesiredheight.
Grass level indicator
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►1. Grass level indicator
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed grass.
• When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
oatsduringmowing.
• When the grass basket is full, the indicator does
notoatduringmowing.Inthiscase,stopmowing
immediatelyandemptythebasket.Afteremptying
the basket, clean it so that its meshwork vents the
air.
NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
maynotworkproperly.
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 is 30 mm or more, or the cut length is 15
mm or less.
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►(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.

Makita DLM382 Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Voltage	18 V
Cutting Width	38 cm
Cutting Height	20-75 mm
Grass Box Capacity	40 L
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Cutting Height Adjustment	Central