Manual Makita ELM4121 (page 16 of 252) (All languages)

690891

Zoom out

Zoom in

1/252

16 ENGLISH

Mowing a long-grass lawn

Do not try to cut long grass all at once. Instead, mow

thelawninsteps.Leaveadayortwobetweenmowings

untilthelawnbecomesevenlyshort.

►Fig.35

NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all at

oncemaycausethegrasstodie.Thecutgrassmay

also block up inside of the mower body.

Edge mowing

When mowing at the edge, be sure to face the left side

ofthemachinetowardtheedge,andthenmovethe

machine along the edge.

►Fig.36

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before performing the mainte-

nance, unplug the extension cord from the power

supply, and conrm that the blades have come to

a complete halt.

CAUTION: When performing the mainte-

nance, always wear gloves.

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.

Maintenance after mowing

After mowing, wipe the machine with a dry cloth or a

cloth dipped in soapy water. Also, use a soft brush to

brush off grass cuttings and dirt from blades.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,

alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or

cracks may result.

Storing

1. Disconnect the extension cord.

►Fig.37: 1. Extension cord

2. Removethegrassbasket.

3. Setthemowingheightwiththeadjustinglever.

For ELM4121:

Set the mowing height to "2".

►Fig.38: 1.Adjustinglever

For ELM4620/ELM4621:

Set the mowing height to "4".

►Fig.39: 1.Adjustinglever

4. Opentheleversofthehandleoutsidewhilehold-

ing the upper handle, then set the handle height to the

middle,andthenclosethelevers.

►Fig.40: 1.Lever2. Mark 3. Arrow

CAUTION: Before opening the levers, hold

the upper handle rmly. Otherwise, the handle

may fall and cause an injury.

5. Loosen the thumb nuts while holding the handle.

►Fig.41: 1.Thumbnut

6. Widen the handle outside a little, and then fold the

handle and insert the protrusions on the handle into the

holes.

►Fig.42: 1. Handle 2. Protrusion 3. Hole

CAUTION: When folding the handle, be care-

ful not to pinch your hand or ngers.

7. Tightenthethumbnuts.

►Fig.43: 1.Thumbnut

8. Placethemachineasshowninthegure.

►Fig.44

CAUTION: Be sure to store this machine

indoors and place it on a at surface. Otherwise,

themachinemayfallandcauseaninjury.

Replacing the mower blade

CAUTION: Do not use any wrench other than

the standard hex wrench when replacing the

mower blade. Using a different wrench may lead to

over-tighteningorlooseness,whichmaycauseinjury.

1. Unplug the extension cord and stand up the

machine. (Refer to the instructions for storing.)

2. Insert the pin into the hole, and then hold the han-

dle with one hand and loosen the bolt with the wrench

counterclockwise.

►Fig.45: 1. Blade 2. Wrench 3. Pin

3. Removethemowerblade.

For ELM4121

Removethebolt,washer,mowerblade,bracket,and

spacer in order.

►Fig.46: 1. Spacer 2. Bracket 3. Mower blade

4. Washer 5. Bolt

For ELM4620/ELM4621

Removethebolt,mowerblade,andbracketinorder.

►Fig.47: 1. Bracket 2. Mower blade 3. Bolt

4. Attach a new mower blade, then insert the pin into

the hole, and then hold the handle with one hand and

tightentheboltwiththewrenchclockwisermly.

►Fig.48: 1. Mower blade 2. Wrench 3. Pin

Adjustment of cable

For ELM4621

If the rear wheels do not rotate or do not rotate smoothly

whenyousqueezethedrivelever,adjustthelengthof

the cable.

1. Loosen the nut with a wrench while holding the

sleevewithanotherwrench.

►Fig.49: 1.Sleeve2. Nut

Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

First, read the manual;
Check if your question has been asked previously;
Try to ask your question as clearly as possible;
Did you already try to solve the problem? Please mention this;
Is your problem solved by a visitor then let him/her know in this forum;
To give a response to a question or answer, do not use this form but click on the button 'reply to this question';
Your question will be posted here and emailed to our subscribers. Therefore, avoid filling in personal details.

new questions and answers
new manuals

You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.

Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Makita ELM4121 in the language / languages: All languages as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 41,75 mb in size.

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.

Info

Makita ELM4121 Manual

Product: