Instructions

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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Adjusting the mowing height
WARNING: Before adjusting the mowing
height, unplug the extension cord from the power
supply, and check that the blades have come to a
complete halt.
WARNING: Never put your hand or leg under
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
Youcanadjustthemowingheightintherangeof20
mmto55mm(forELM3320/ELM3720)or20mmto75
mm(forELM4120).Themowingheightcanbeadjusted
in3levels(forELM3320/ELM3720)or7levels(for
ELM4120).
For ELM3320/ELM3720
►Fig.12: 1.Adjustinglever
For ELM4120
►Fig.13: 1.Adjustinglever
Holdthehandlewithonehand,andthenmovethe
adjustingleverwiththeotherhand.
►Fig.14: 1.Adjustinglever
NOTE:Tryatestmowingofgrassinalessconspicu-
ous place to get your desired height.
Switch action
WARNING: Before plugging in the tool,
always check that the switch lever actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
WARNING: For your safety, this machine is
equipped with the lock-off button which prevents
the tool from unintended starting. Never use the
machine if it starts when you pull the switch lever
without pressing the lock-off button. Ask your
local Makita Service Center for repairs.
WARNING: Never disable the lock function or
tape down the lock-off button.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch lever forcibly
without pressing the lock-off button. The switch
may break.
Tostartthemachine,pressthelock-offbutton,and
thensqueezeintheswitchlever.Tostopthemachine,
releasetheswitchlever.
►Fig.15: 1.Switchlever2. Lock-off button
Level indicator of grass basket
Thelevelindicatorofthegrassbasketopensduring
mowing if the grass basket is not full. If the grass basket
isfull,thelevelindicatorclosesduringmowing.Ifit's
full, empty the grass basket before starting mowing.
►Fig.16: 1.Levelindicator
►Fig.17: 1.Levelindicator
Adjusting the handle height
Thehandleheightcanbeadjustedinthreelevels.
Loosen the thumb nuts while holding the handle, then
adjustthehandleheightbyaligningthearrowwithone
of the marks, and then tighten the thumb nuts.
►Fig.18: 1.Thumbnut2.Mark3. Arrow
Motor protection system (Over
current relay)
WARNING: If the machine suddenly stops
while operating it, release the switch lever
and unplug the extension cord. Otherwise, the
machine may suddenly restart and cause an
injury.
CAUTION: Before removing an object that is
jamming the blade, be sure to wear gloves and
unplug the extension cord from the power socket.
Ifthecutoffgrassordirtisjamminginsideofthemain
body, the machine stops automatically to protect the
motor(overcurrentrelay).Inthiscase,unplugthe
extensioncordfromthepowersocket,thenremovethe
materialcausingthejam,andthenletthemachinecool
down for a few minutes before turning on the machine.
NOTE:Theovercurrentrelaymaybeactivatedwhen
wet or long grass gets caught up inside of the main
body.
OPERATION
Mowing
WARNING: Before mowing, clear away sticks
and stones from the mowing area. Furthermore,
clear away any weeds from the mowing area in
advance.
►Fig.19
WARNING: Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
CAUTION: If the cut grass or foreign object
blocks up inside of the mower body, be sure to
turn the power off, and then unplug the extension
cord from the power socket. Before removing the
grass or foreign object, be sure to wear gloves.