Makita DLM432Z User Manual

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NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
fromtheactualcapacity.
Switch action
WARNING: Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original
position when released. Operating a machine with a
switchthatdoesnotactuateproperlycanleadtoloss
ofcontrolandseriouspersonalinjury.
NOTE: The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE:Mowermaynotstartduetotheoverload
whenyoutrytomowlongordensegrassatatime.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
Thismowerisequippedwiththeinterlockswitchandhan-
dleswitch.Ifyounoticeanythingunusualwitheitherof
theseswitches,stopoperationimmediatelyandhavethem
checkedbyyournearestMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenter.
1. Installthebatterycartridges.Insertthelockkeyinto
theinterlockswitchandthenclosethebatterycover.
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►1.Batterycartridge2.Lockkey
2. Press the switch button and hold it.
3. Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
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2
►1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
4. Release the switch button as soon as the motor
startsrunning.Themowerwillcontinuetorununtilyou
release the switch lever.
5. Release the switch lever to stop the motor.
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imme-
diately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 condi-
tionsofinsideofthebasket,thisindicatormaynotworkproperly.

Makita DLM432Z Specifications

General

Cutting width	430 mm
Grass catcher	Yes
Number of wheels	4 wheel(s)
Rotational speed	3600 RPM
Maximum lawn area	575 m²
Sound power level	92 dB
Standard deviation	3 dB
Rear wheels diameter	160 mm
Sound pressure level	81 dB
Front wheels diameter	140 mm
Maximum cutting height	75 mm
Minimum cutting height	20 mm
Grass collecting volume	50 L
Number of height positions	13
Power source	Battery
Battery voltage	18 V

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	1490 mm
Width	460 mm
Height	1045 mm