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Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may dier slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The rst (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Control panel
The control panel has the main power switch and the
mode switching button.
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2
3
4
5
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► 1. Soft no-load mode lamp 2. Noise reduction mode
lamp 3. Mode switching button 4. Main power lamp
5. Main power switch
Main power switch
WARNING: Always turn o the main power
switch when not in use.
To turn on the machine, press the main power switch.
The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn o the
machine, press the main power switch again.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-o
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch lever and drive lever (if equipped) are not
pulled for a certain period after the main power switch
is turned on.
Mode switching button
You can switch the operating mode by pressing the
mode switching button. When the machine is turned on,
the machine starts up in the normal mode.
Refer to the table below for each mode.
Mode Lamp Description
Normal mode Both the soft
no-load mode lamp
and noise reduction
mode lamp are o.
The machine works
in the normal mode.
Soft no-load
mode
The soft no-load
mode lamp lights up
in green.
You can minimize a
start-up shock and
start the machine
smoothly.
Noise reduction
mode
The noise reduction
mode lamp lights up
in green.
You can decrease
the noise at mowing.
Switch action
WARNING: Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original posi-
tion when released. Operating the 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 machine is equipped with the switch button. If you
notice anything unusual with the switch button, stop
the operation immediately and have it checked by your
nearest Makita Authorized Service Center.
1. Install the battery cartridges, and then close the
battery cover.
2. Press the main power switch.
NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green if you
press the main power switch while pulling the switch
lever. Release the switch lever before pressing the
main power switch.