Instructions

14 ENGLISH
CAUTION: Be sure to install the grass basket
when operating the machine.
NOTICE: Use this machine for mowing lawn only.
Do not mow weeds with this machine.
Firmly hold the handle with both hands when mowing.
►Fig.20
Themowingspeedguidelineisapproximatelyone
meter per four seconds.
►Fig.21
Start mowing near the power socket to ensure that the
extension cord does not become an obstacle.
►Fig.22: 1. Power socket 2. Extension cord
Do not allow the extension cord to pass under or
become entangled beneath the machine.
►Fig.23
►Fig.24
Thelinesonbothsidesofthemainbodyareguidelinestomow-
ingwidth.Usingthelinesasguidelines,mowinstrips.Overlapby
onehalftoonethirdthepreviousstriptomowthelawnevenly.
►Fig.25: 1.Mowingwidth2.Overlappingarea3. Line
Changethemowingdirectioneachtimetopreventthe
grassgrainpatternfromforminginjustonedirection.
►Fig.26
Periodically check the grass basket for mowed grass.
Emptythebasketbeforeitbecomesfull.Beforeevery
periodic check, be sure to stop the machine.
NOTE: Using the mower with the grass basket full
preventssmoothbladerotationandplacesanextra
load on the motor, which may cause a breakdown.
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.27
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movethe
machine along the edge.
►Fig.28
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before performing the maintenance,
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.29: 1. Extension cord
2. Opentherearcover,andthenremovethegrass
basket.
►Fig.30: 1.Rearcover2. Grass basket
3. Loosen the thumb nuts while holding the handle,
then widen the handle outside a little, and then fold the
handle.
►Fig.31: 1.Thumbnut2. Handle 3.Mark4. Arrow
CAUTION: When folding the handle, be care-
ful not to pinch your hand or ngers.
NOTE:Makesurethatthearrowindicatesthemark
at the most front position.
4. Tightenthethumbnuts.
►Fig.32: 1.Thumbnut
5. Openthelevers,andthenplacethecordoverthe
lever.
►Fig.33: 1.Lever2. Cord
6. Returntheleverstothehalfwaypositionasshown
inthegure.
►Fig.34: 1.Lever
7. Fold the handle.
►Fig.35: 1. Handle
8. Placethemachineasshowninthegure.
►Fig.36
CAUTION: Be sure to store this machine
indoors and place it on a at surface. Otherwise,
themachinemayfallandcauseaninjury.
You can also store the machine as follows.
1. Disconnect the extension cord.
►Fig.37: 1. Extension cord
2. Opentherearcover,andthenremovethegrass
basket.
►Fig.38: 1.Rearcover2. Grass basket
3. Setthemowingheightwiththeadjustinglever.
For ELM3320/ELM3720:
Set the mowing height to "1".
►Fig.39: 1.Adjustinglever