Makita DLM382 Manuel D'instructions page 15

For DLM432
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2. To lock the blade rotation, insert a screwdriver or a
similar tool into a hole on the mower body.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
► Fig.34: 1. Mower blade 2. Screwdriver 3. Wrench
4. Remove the bolt, outer flange, mower blade, and
inner flange in order.
► Fig.35: 1. Inner flange 2. Mower blade 3. Outer
flange 4. Bolt
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
Mower does not start.
Motor stops running after a little use.
Motor does not reach maximum
RPM.
Mower blade does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
Probable cause (malfunction)
Two battery cartridges are not installed.
Battery problem (under voltage)
The lock key is not inserted.
Battery's charge level is low.
Cutting height is too low.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Foreign object such as a branch is
jammed near the blade.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
15 ENGLISH
Installing the mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING:
Install the mower blade carefully.
It has a top/bottom facing. Place the blade so that
the rotational direction arrow faces outward.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the mower blade
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
Remedy
Install the charged battery cartridges.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Insert the lock key.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Increase the cutting height.
Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
effective, replace battery cartridge.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Remove the foreign object.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Replace the blade.
• Mower blade
• Mulching plug
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.