Maintenance And Storage - Makita PLM5113 Manual De Instrucciones Original

Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawn mower towards you.
• Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and
from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards,
or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or
grass catchers, in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspend the engine.
• Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting
the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge chute.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine
is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire,
make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the
key:
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn
mower;
3. PARTS DESCRIPTION (Fig. 1)
1. Upper handle
2. Stop control handle
3. Self-drive control handle
4. Engine speed lever
5. Starter handle
6. Rope guide
Including
A: Spark plug wrench
B: Mulching wedge
C: Discharge guide for side discharge
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• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire,
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down
• Only use the lawn mower for the purpose for which it is

Maintenance and storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
the engine stopped.
7. Grass catch bag
8. Height adjusting lever
9. Deck
10. Spark Plug
11. Fuel cap
12. Oil cap
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawn mower;
- if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the
key:
- whenever you leave the lawn mower;
- before refueling.
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn
the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
designed, for cutting and collecting grass. Any other
use can be hazardous, causing damage to the
machine.
equipment is in safe working condition.
a building where fumes can reach an open flame or
spark.
enclosure.
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
deterioration.
outdoors.
WARNING: Do not touch rotating blade.
WARNING: Refuel in a well ventilated area with
13. Cable clamp
14. Locking knob
15. Speed adjusting lever
16. Sideward flap for side discharge