Makita DLM431 Manual De Instrucciones página 11

2. Loosen the clamping nuts and pivot the upper
handle back while expanding the both sides.
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► 1. Clamping nut 2. Upper handle
3. Store the grass basket between the handle and
the mower body.
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.
Cutting tool does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!
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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.
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► 1. Grass basket
NOTE: When putting the mower in the upright posi-
tion, do not hold the handle but use the front grip of
the mower.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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.
Raise 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.
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