Makita DLM432Z User Manual

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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 mulch-
ing 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.
Firmlyholdthehandlewithbothhandswhenmowing.
Themowingspeedguidelineisapproximately1meterper4seconds.
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.
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► 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.
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.

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