Makita XML11 User Manual

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2. Adjust the handle height, and then turn the
knob on both sides 90°. Make sure that the knobs are
securely xed.
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Fig.29
► 1. Knob
Adjusting the traveling speed
For XML11/XML14
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Fig.30
► 1. Speed lever
The traveling speed can be adjusted with the speed
lever. To decrease the speed, pull the lever toward you,
and to increase the speed, turn the lever forward.
Using mulching plug
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 (1-3/16″) or more, and
the cut length is 15 mm (9/16″) or less.
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2
Fig.31
► (1) 30 mm (1-3/16″) or more (2) 15 mm (9/16″) or
less
Using the rear discharge
Using the rear discharge allows you to discharge the cut
grass to the ground from the rear side of the machine
without gathering the cut grass in the grass basket.
When you operate the machine using the rear dis-
charge, be sure to remove the grass basket and mulch-
ing plug, and close the rear cover.
Electronic function
The machine is equipped with the electronic functions
for easy operation.
• Soft start at driving
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the machine start smoothly.
• Electric brake
This machine is equipped with an electric brake.
If the machine consistently fails to quickly stop
the mower blades after releasing the switch lever,
have the machine serviced at Makita Authorized
Service Center.

Makita XML11 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	XML11
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English