Makita DLM460 Instruction Manual page 17

Maintenance
1. Remove the lock key and battery cartridges, and
then close the battery cover.
2. Put the mower on its side and clean grass clip-
pings accumulated on the underside of mower deck.
3.
Pour water toward the bottom of the machine to
which the blade is attached.
NOTICE:
Do not wash the machine with high
pressure water.
4. Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners etc.
for tightness.
5. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and
wear. Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or
replaced.
6.
Store the mower in a safe place out of the reach of
children.
Carrying the mower
When carrying the mower, hold the front grip and lower
handle with two people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.34: 1. Lower handle 2. Front grip
Storing
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
1. Open the rear cover and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
► Fig.35: 1. Rear cover 2. Handle 3. Grass basket
2. Loosen the thumb nuts and fold the upper handle.
► Fig.36: 1. Upper handle 2. Thumb nut
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key and
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
NOTICE:
When removing or installing the
mower blade, use the box wrench included in the
machine package.
Removing the mower blade
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2. To lock the blade, insert a lumber or similar into
the mower.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
► Fig.37: 1. Mower blade 2. Wrench 3. Lumber
4. Remove the bolt, washer, mower blade in order.
► Fig.38: 1. Mower blade 2. Washer 3. Bolt
Installing the mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING:
It has a top/bottom facing. Place the blade so that
the rotational direction arrow faces outward.
WARNING:
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
NOTICE:
When tightening the bolt to install the
mower blade, apply 19 - 29 N•m as tightening
torque (the values are just for a reference).
17 ENGLISH
Install the mower blade carefully.
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
Make sure that the mower blade
When you replace the blades,