Instructions

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Connecting extension cord
WARNING: When connecting the extension
cord to the power plug of the machine, make sure
that the switch lever is released and the cord is
unplugged from the power supply.
WARNING: Do not connect or disconnect the
extension cord with wet hands.
NOTICE: When connecting the extension cord to
the power plug of the machine, be sure to insert it
fully into the socket.
Whenconnectingtheextensioncord,hookitoverthe
hookonthehandleasshownintheguretoprevent
inadvertentunpluggingbyexcessivestrainontheplug.
For ELM4121/ELM4620
►Fig.10: 1. Hook 2. Extension cord
For ELM4621
►Fig.11: 1. Hook 2. Extension cord
Attaching the mulching attachment
1. Opentherearcover,andthenremovethegrass
basket.
►Fig.12: 1.Rearcover2. Grass basket
2. Attach the mulching attachment while holding
downthelever,andthenreleasethelevertolockthe
mulching attachment.
►Fig.13: 1. Mulching attachment 2.Lever
Attaching the discharge attachment
For ELM4620/ELM4621
1. Opentherearcover,andthenremovethegrass
basket.
►Fig.14: 1.Rearcover2. Grass basket
2. Attach the mulching attachment while holding
downthelever,andthenreleasethelevertolockthe
mulching attachment.
►Fig.15: 1. Mulching attachment 2.Lever
3. Opentherightsidecover,andthenattachthe
discharge attachment.
►Fig.16: 1. Discharge attachment 2.Rightsidecover
NOTICE: Be sure to insert the discharge attach-
ment until the latch snaps into place.
►Fig.17: 1. Latch
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75mm.Themowingheightcanbeadjustedin7lev-
els(forELM4121)or8levels(forELM4620/ELM4621).
For ELM4121
►Fig.18: 1.Adjustinglever
For ELM4620/ELM4621
►Fig.19: 1.Adjustinglever
Holdthehandlewithonehand,andthenmovethelever
with the other hand.
►Fig.20: 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.
For ELM4121/ELM4620
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.21: 1.Switchlever2. Lock-off button
For ELM4621
Tostartthemachine,pressthelock-offbutton,andthen
squeezeintheswitchlever.Whilesqueezingtheswitch
lever,squeezethedrivelevertodrivetherearwheels.To
stopthemachine,releasetheswitchleveranddrivelever.
►Fig.22: 1.Switchlever2. Lock-off button
►Fig.23: 1.Drivelever