Instructions

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