Makita DLM431 User manual

DLM431
EN Cordless Lawn Mower INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DLM431
Mowing width (blade diameter) 430 mm
No load speed 3,600 min-1
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
during operation Max. 1,490 mm x 460 mm x 1,020 mm
Min. 1,450 mm x 460 mm x 950 mm
when stored
(without grass basket)
490 mm x 460 mm x 910 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V
Standard battery cartridge(s)
Warning: Use only the battery cartridge(s)
described.
BL1815N/BL1820/BL1820B BL1830/BL1830B/BL1840/BL1840B/
BL1850/BL1850B/BL1860B
Net weight 17.8 kg 18.3 kg
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsandbatterycartridgemaydi󰀨erfromcountrytocountry.
• Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Take particular care and attention.
Read instruction manual.
Danger;beawareofthrownobjects.
The distance between the tool and
bystanders must be at least 15 m.
Never put your hands and feet near the
blade under the mower. Blades continue to
rotateafterthemotorisswitchedo󰀨.
Remove the lock key before inspecting,
adjusting,cleaning,servicing,leavingand
storing the mower.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack together with household waste
material!
In observance of the European Directives,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators
and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
and their implementation in accordance
with national laws, electric equipment and
batteries and battery pack(s) that have
reached the end of their life must be col-
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
The machine is intended for lawn mowing.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructionsmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
1. Do not insert the key into mower until it is
ready to be used.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the mower.
3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
4. Never operate the mower while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
6. While operating the mower, always wear sub-
stantial footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing or jew-
elry that is loose tting or that has hanging
cords or ties. They can be caught in moving
parts.
7. Operate the mower only in daylight or in good
articial light.
8. Avoid operating the mower in wet grass.
9. Never operate the mower in the rain.

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10. Battery tool use and care
- Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery cartridge may create a risk of
rewhenusedwithanotherbatterycartridge.
- Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery cartridges. Use of any other bat-
terycartridgesmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
- When battery cartridge is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the bat-
teryterminalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help.Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycause
irritation or burns.
11. Always keep a rm hold on the handle.
12. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
13. Walk, never run.
14. Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the
mower.
15. Physical condition - Do not operate mower
while under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
16. Keep hands and feet away from rotating
blades. Caution - Blades coast after the mower
is switched o󰀨.
17. Use only the manufacturer genuine blades
specied in this manual.
18. Check the blades carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blades immediately.
19. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
20. Remove foreign matters such as rocks, wire,
bottles, bones and large sticks from the work
area before mowing to prevent personal injury
or damage to the mower.
21. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything unusual. Switch o󰀨 the mower and
remove the key. Then inspect the mower.
22. Never attempt to make wheel height adjust-
ments while mower is running.
23. Release switch lever and wait for blade rota-
tion to stop before crossing driveways, walks,
roads, and any gravel-covered areas. Also
remove the key if you leave the mower, reach
to pick up or remove something out of your
way, or for any other reason that may distract
you from what you are doing.
24. Objects struck by the mower blade can cause
severe injuries to persons. The lawn should
always be carefully examined and cleared of
all objects prior to each mowing.
25. If the mower strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
- Stop the mower, release the switch lever and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop.
- Remove the key and the battery cartridge.
- Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage.
- Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way.
Repair any damage before restarting and con-
tinuing to operate the mower.
26. Check the grass basket frequently for wear or
deterioration. For storage, always make sure
the grass basket is empty. Replace a worn
grass basket with a new factory replacement
for safety.
27. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the mower towards you.
28. Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be used.
29. Never operate the mower with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices,
for example deectors and/or grass basket, in
place.
30. Switch on the mower carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
31. Do not tilt the mower when switching on the
motor, except if the mower has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part,
which is away from the operator.
32. Do not start the mower when standing in front
of the discharge opening.
33. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
34. Do not transport the mower while the mower is
turned on.
35. Stop the mower, and remove the disabling
device. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop
- whenever you leave the mower,
- before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute,
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower,
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the mower.
36. If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
- inspect for damage,
- replace or repair any damaged parts,
- check for and tighten any loose parts.
37. Be careful during adjustment of the mower
to prevent entrapment of the ngers between
moving blades and xed parts of the mower.
38. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when chang-
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes.

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39. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water
in motor and electrical connections.
40. Check the blade mounting bolt at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
41. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
42. Always allow the mower to cool down before
storing.
43. When servicing the blades be aware that, even
though the power source is switched o󰀨, the
blades can still be moved.
44. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Use only genuine replacement parts and
accessories.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tapeormasko󰀨opencontactsandpackupthe
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).

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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the machine
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
CAUTION: Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the machine, causing
injurytoyouorsomeonearoundyou.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE: The machine does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1. Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
►Fig.1: 1. Battery cover 2. Battery cover locking lever
2. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the mower then slide the cartridge until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator
on the upper side of the button, battery cartridge is not
locked completely.
►Fig.2: 1. Battery cartridge
3. Insertthelockkeyintheplaceshowninthegure
as far as it will go.
►Fig.3: 1. Lock key
4. Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge from the mower;
1. Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
2. Pull out the battery cartridge from the mower while
sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3. Pull out the lock key.
4. Close the battery cover.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem.Thissystemautomaticallycutso󰀨powertothe
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the
toolo󰀨andstoptheapplicationthatcausedthetoolto
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally. Let the tool cool down before turning the tool on
again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
►Fig.4: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.
Battery indicator status
Remaining battery
capacity
On O󰀨
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%

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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
►Fig.5: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydi󰀨erslightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
WARNING: Before installing the battery car-
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original
position when released. Operating a machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
ofcontrolandseriouspersonalinjury.
NOTE: The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE: Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
This mower is equipped with the interlock switch and
handle switch. If you notice anything unusual with either
of these switches, stop operation immediately and
have them checked by your nearest Makita Authorized
Service Center.
1. Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key
into the interlock switch and then close the battery
cover.
►Fig.6: 1. Battery cartridge 2. Lock key
2. Press the switch button and hold it.
3. Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
►Fig.7: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
4. Release the switch button as soon as the motor
starts running. The mower will continue to run until you
release the switch lever.
5. Release the switch lever to stop the motor.
Adjusting the mowing height
WARNING: Never put your hand or leg under
the mower body when adjusting the mowing
height.
WARNING: Always make sure that the lever
ts in the groove properly before operation.
Themowingheightcanbeadjustedintherangeof
between 20 mm - 75 mm.
1. Remove the lock key.
2. Pullthemowingheightadjustinglevertothe
outward of the mower body and move it to your desired
mowing height.
►Fig.8: 1.Mowingheightadjustinglever
NOTE:Themowingheightguresshouldbeused
justasaguideline.Dependingontheconditionsof
the lawn or the ground, the actual lawn height may
becomeslightlydi󰀨erentfromthesetheight.
NOTE: Try a test mowing of grass in a less conspicu-
ous place to get your desired height.
Grass level indicator
►Fig.9: 1. Grass level indicator
Grass level indicator shows the volume of mowed
grass.
• When the grass basket is not full, the indicator
oatsduringmowing.
• When the grass basket is full, the indicator does
notoatduringmowing.Inthiscase,stopmowing
immediately and empty the basket. After emptying
the basket, clean it so that its meshwork vents the
air.
NOTE: This indicator is a rough guide. Depending on
the conditions of inside of the basket, this indicator
may not work properly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always be sure that the lock key
and battery cartridge are removed before carrying
out any work on the mower. Failure to remove the
lock key and the battery cartridge may result in seri-
ouspersonalinjuryfromaccidentalstart-up.
WARNING: Never start the mower unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the machine
in a partially assembled state may result in serious
personalinjuryfromaccidentalstart-up.

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Installing the battery cover
WARNING: Do not insert the lock key and bat-
tery cartridge before installing the battery cover.
Failuretodosomaycauseaseriousinjury.
Install the battery cover completely before the opera-
tion. The battery cover protects the mower and battery
cartridge from mud, dirt, and water.
1. Place the battery cover with the protrusions on the
mower aligned with the holes on the battery cover.
►Fig.10: 1. Protrusion 2. Hole 3. Battery cover
2. Place your hands in the middle of the battery
cover and push it.
►Fig.11
3. Beforetherstoperation,checkthatthepivot
point of the battery cover is attached properly. If the
battery cover is installed correctly, it will not open until
the battery cover locking lever is pulled.
►Fig.12: 1. Pivot point 2. Battery cover locking lever
Installing the handle
NOTICE: When installing handles, position the
cords so that they are not caught by anything
between the handles. If the cord is damaged, the
mower switch may not work.
1. Slide the both ends of lower handle into the
grooves of the mower then fully tighten the clamping
screws.
►Fig.13: 1. Clamping screw 2. Lower handle
2. Align the screw holes of upper handle and lower
handle. Secure them with the clamping screws and
nuts.
►Fig.14: 1. Clamping nut 2. Clamping screw
NOTE:Holdtheupperhandlermlysothatitdoes
notdropo󰀨yourhand.
3. Attach the holders to the handle. Position the
powersupplycordasshowninthegure.
►Fig.15: 1. Holder
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING: Always remove the lock key and
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING: The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING: Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
To remove the mower blade, take the following steps.
1. Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
heightadjustinglevercomestotheupperside.
2. To lock the blade rotation, insert a screwdriver or a
similar tool into a hole on the base of the blade.
3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
►Fig.16: 1. Mower blade 2. Screwdriver 3. Wrench
4. Removethebolt,outerange,mowerblade,and
innerangeinorder.
►Fig.17: 1.Innerange2. Rotational direction arrow
3.Outerange4. Bolt 5. Mower blade
To install the mower blade, take the removal procedure
in reverse.
WARNING: Install the blade carefully. It has
a top/bottom facing. Place the blade so that the
rotational direction arrow faces outward.
WARNING: Tighten the bolt clockwise rmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING: Make sure that the blade and all
the xing parts are installed correctly and tight-
ened securely.
WARNING: When you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
Installing the grass basket
1. Remove the lock key.
2. Lift the rear guard of the mower body.
►Fig.18
3. Hook the grass basket on the groove of the mower
bodyasshowninthegure.
►Fig.19: 1. Hook 2. Groove 3. Grass basket
OPERATION
Mowing
WARNING: Before mowing, clear away sticks
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING: Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
►Fig.20
Firmly hold the lawn mower handle with both hands
when mowing.
The outside edges of the front wheels is the guideline
for mowing width. Using the two front wheel outside
edges as a guideline, mow in strips, overlapping by
one half to one third the previous strip, to mow the lawn
evenly.
Periodically check the grass basket for mowed grass.
Empty the grass before it becomes full. Before every
periodical check, be sure to stop the mower then
remove the lock key and the battery cartridge.

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NOTE: Using the mower with the grass basket full
prevents smooth blade rotation and places an extra
load on the motor, which may cause breakdown.
Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all in one go. Instead, mow
the lawn in some steps. Leave a day or two between
mows until the lawn becomes evenly short.
NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all in one
go may cause the grass to die. The cut grass may
also block up inside of the mower body.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING: To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1. Release the switch lever.
2. Remove the lock key.
3. Lift the rear guard and take out the grass basket
by holding the handle.
►Fig.21: 1. Rear guard 2. Handle
4. Empty the grass basket.
MAINTENANCE &
STORAGE
WARNING: Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storage or attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING: Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING: Wear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Maintenance
1. Remove the lock key. Store it in a safe place out of
the reach of children.
2. Clean the mower using only a wet cloth. Do not
spray or pour water on the mower when cleaning.
3. Put the mower on its side and clean grass clip-
pings accumulated on the underside of mower deck.
4. Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners etc.
for tightness.
5. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and
wear. Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or
replaced.
Storage
WARNING: When carrying or storing the
mower, do not hold the folded handles but the
front grip of the mower. Holding the folded handles
maycauseaseriousinjuryordamagetothemower.
Before storing the mower, remove the battery cartridge
from it.
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
►Fig.22: 1. Front grip 2. Rear grip
1. Loosen the clamping screws and expand the
lower handle to both sides. Move down the handle for-
ward.Atthistime,keeparmgriponthelowerhandle
so that the handle does not fall down to the far side from
the mower body.
►Fig.23: 1. Clamping screw 2. Lower handle
2. Loosen the clamping nuts and pivot the upper
handle back while expanding the both sides.
►Fig.24: 1. Clamping nut 2. Upper handle
3. Store the grass basket between the handle and
the mower body.
►Fig.25: 1. Grass basket
NOTE: When putting the mower in the upright posi-
tion, do not hold the handle but use the front grip of
the mower.
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.

13 ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedinthemanual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy
Mower does not start. Two battery cartridges are not installed. Install the charged battery cartridges.
Battery problem (under voltage) Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
e󰀨ective,replacebatterycartridge.
The lock key is not inserted. Insert the lock key.
Motor stops running after a little use. Battery's charge level is low. Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
e󰀨ective,replacebatterycartridge.
Cutting height is too low. Increase the cutting height.
Motor does not reach maximum
RPM.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly. Install the battery cartridge as described in this
manual.
Battery power is dropping. Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not
e󰀨ective,replacebatterycartridge.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Mower blade does not rotate:
stop the mower immediately!
Foreignobjectsuchasabranchis
jammedneartheblade.
Removetheforeignobject.
The drive system does not work
correctly.
Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Abnormal vibration:
stop the mower immediately!
Blade is imbalanced, excessively or
unevenly worn.
Replace the blade.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Mower blade
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
di󰀨erfromcountrytocountry.

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规格
型号： DLM431
修剪宽度（刀片直径） 430 mm
空载速度 3,600/min
尺寸
（长 ×宽×高）
操作期间 最大：1,490 mm x 460 mm x 1,020 mm
最小：1,450 mm ×460 mm ×950 mm
存放时
（不带草篮）
490 mm ×460 mm ×910 mm
额定电压 D.C. 36 V
标准电池组
警告：仅可使用指定的电池组。
BL1815N/BL1820/
BL1820B
BL1830/BL1830B/
BL1840/BL1840B/
BL1850/BL1850B/
BL1860B
净重 17.8 kg 18.3 kg
• 生产者保留变更规格不另行通知之权利。
• 规格和电池组可能因销往国家之不同而异。
• 重量（带电池组）符合EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
符号
以下显示本工具使用的符号。在使用工具之
前请务必理解其含义。
特别小心和注意。
阅读使用说明书。
危险；注意抛掷物体。
工具和旁观者的距离至少为
15米。
切勿使手和脚靠近修剪机下
面的刀片。电机关闭后刀片
还会继续旋转。
检查、调节、清洁、维修、
放置或存放修剪机前，请务
必拔下锁定钥匙。
Ni-MH
Li-ion 仅限于欧盟国家
请勿将电气设备或电池组与家
庭普通废弃物一同丢弃！
请务必遵守欧洲关于废弃电子
电气设备、电池和蓄电池以及
废弃电池和蓄电池的指令并根
据法律法规执行。达到使用寿
命的电气设备和电池组必须分
类回收至符合环境保护规定的
再循环机构。
用途
本机用于修剪草坪。
重要安全注意事项
警告： 阅读所有警告和所有说明。不遵
照以下警告和说明会导致电击、着火和／或
严重伤害。
保存所有警告和说明书以备
查阅。
1. 准备使用时才可将钥匙插入修剪机。
2. 应看管好儿童，勿让其玩耍本工具。

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3. 切勿允许儿童或不熟悉这些使用须知的
人员使用本修剪机。当地法规可能会限
制操作人员的年龄。
4. 切勿在附近有人（特别是儿童）或宠物
的情况下操作本修剪机。
5. 操作时要时刻谨记，如果给他人及其财产
造成损失，操作者或用户要为此负责。
6. 操作本修剪机时，务必穿戴厚实的鞋子
和长裤。请勿在赤脚或穿着露趾凉鞋时
操作本修剪机。避免穿着或佩戴宽松或
带有线绳的衣服或首饰。它们可能会被
卷入运动部件中。
7. 仅可在光线充足或良好照明的情况下操
作本修剪机。
8. 避免在湿草上操作本修剪机。
9. 切勿在雨中操作本修剪机。
10. 用电池驱动的电动工具的使用和保养
- 请仅使用制造商指定的充电器进行充
电。将适用于某一种类型电池组的充电
器用于其他类型的电池组时，可能会导
致起火。
- 电动工具仅可使用专门指定的电池组。
使用其他类型的电池组可能会导致人身
伤害或起火。
- 不使用电池组时请将其远离纸夹、硬
币、钥匙、钉子、螺丝或其他小型金属
物体放置。这些物体可能会使电池端子
短路。使电池端子短路可能会导致灼伤
或起火。
- 使用过度时，电池中可能溢出液体。请
避免接触。如果意外接触到电池漏液，
请用水冲洗。如果液体接触到眼睛，请
就医。电池漏液可能会导致过敏发炎或
灼伤。
11. 请务必紧握手柄。
12. 请务必确保倾斜站立。
13. 操作时请行走，切勿跑动。
14. 搬动或握住修剪机时，请勿抓握外露的
刀片或切割边。
15. 身体状态 - 请勿在药品、酒精或其他接
受医疗的情况下操作修剪机。
16. 手和脚应远离旋转的刀片。注意 - 关闭修
剪机后刀片仍会旋转。
17. 请仅使用本说明书中指定的正品刀片。
18. 操作之前，请仔细检查刀片上是否有裂
缝或损坏。应立即更换有裂缝或损坏的
刀片。
19. 修剪草坪前确保作业区域内无其他人
员。如有任何人进入作业区域，请停止
修剪机。
20. 修剪草坪前，请清除作业区域内的石块、
铁丝、瓶子、骨头和大的树枝等异物，以
防止人员受伤或损坏修剪机。
21. 若发现有任何异常请立即停止操作。关闭
修剪机并拔下钥匙。然后检查修剪机。
22. 切勿尝试在修剪机仍在运转期间调节轮
脚的高度。
23. 在穿过车道、人行道、道路或任何砾石
覆盖的路面前，请释放开关柄并等待刀
片停止旋转。在放置修剪机，捡取修剪
路径上的异物或在任何可能分散注意力
的情况下，请务必拔下钥匙。
24. 修剪机刀片撞击异物会导致严重的人身
伤害。每次修剪前，请务必仔细检查草
坪并清除所有异物。
25. 如果修剪机撞击到异物，请执行以下
步骤：
- 停止修剪机，释放开关柄并等待刀片
完全停止。
- 拔下钥匙并取出电池组。
- 彻底检查修剪机有无损伤。
- 如果刀片有任何损伤，请予以更换。
重新启动并继续操作修剪机前，请修复
任何损伤。
26. 时常检查草篮是否有磨损或劣化。存放
时，务必确保清空草篮。出于安全需
要，请使用新的原厂替换草篮更换磨损
的草篮。
27. 反转或向自身拉修剪机时，务必小心
谨慎。
28. 如果必须倾斜修剪机以搬运修剪机通过
非草坪表面，以及修剪机进出作业区域
时，请停止刀片。
29. 在保护罩或隔离罩有损坏，或者安全装
置（如火花挡板和／或草篮）未安装到
位时，请勿操作修剪机。
30. 根据操作指示小心开启修剪机，并使脚
远离刀片。
31. 除必须倾斜修剪机进行启动外，请勿在
开启电机时倾斜修剪机。需要倾斜修剪
机时，切勿使倾斜度大于必要的程度，
并仅提起离操作者较远的部分。
32. 请勿在站立在排出口前部时启动修剪机。
33. 勿使手和脚靠近旋转部件或置于其下。
请勿在任何时间与排出口成直线站立。
34. 请勿在修剪机开启时进行搬运。

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35. 停止修剪机，并拆下故障装置。确保所
有运动部件已完全停止
- 放置修剪机时；
- 清除堵塞物或疏通滑槽前；
- 检查、清洁或处理机器前；
- 击打到异物后。在重新启动并操作修剪
机前，检查修剪机损伤并进行修理时。
36. 如果修剪机开始异常振动（立即检查）
- 检查损伤；
- 更换或修复任何损坏部件；
- 检查并拧紧松散的部件。
37. 调整修剪机时请小心谨慎，防止手指卷
入移动刀片和修剪机的固定部件之间。
38. 修剪斜面草坪时，切勿上下颠簸。在斜
面上改变方向时，请务必小心谨慎。请
勿修剪较陡的倾斜面。
39. 请勿用水管冲洗，避免电机和电气连接
部件进水。
40. 时常检查刀片安装螺栓，确保紧固妥当。
41. 保证所有螺母、螺栓和螺丝都已拧紧，
确保设备处于安全的工作状态。
42. 存放前，务必使修剪机充分冷却。
43. 请注意，在维修刀片时，即便已切断电
源，刀片仍可以移动。
44. 出于安全需要，请更换磨损或损坏的部
件。仅使用原厂正品替换部件和附件。
请保留此说明书。
警告： 请勿为图方便或因对产品足够熟
悉（由于重复使用而获得的经验）而不严格
遵循相关产品安全规则。
使用不当或不遵循使用说明书中的安全规则
会导致严重的人身伤害。
电池组的重要安全注意事项
1. 在使用电池组之前，请仔细通读所有的
说明以及（1）电池充电器，（2）电
池，以及（3）使用电池的产品上的警
告标记。
2. 请勿拆解电池组。
3. 如果机器运行时间变得过短，请立即停
止使用。否则可能会导致过热、起火甚
至爆炸。
4. 如果电解液进入您的眼睛，请用清水将
其冲洗干净并立即就医。否则可能会导
致视力受损。
5. 请勿使电池组短路：
(1) 请勿使任何导电材料碰触到端子。
(2) 避免将电池组与其他金属物品如钉
子、硬币等放置在同一容器内。
(3) 请勿将电池组置于水中或使其淋雨。
电池短路将产生大的电流，导致过热，
并可能导致起火甚至击穿。
6. 请勿将工具和电池组置于温度可能达到
或超过50 °C（122 °F）的场所。
7. 即使电池组已经严重损坏或完全磨损，也
请勿焚烧电池组。电池组会在火中爆炸。
8. 请小心，勿撞击电池或使其掉落。
9. 请勿使用损坏的电池。
10. 本工具附带的锂离子电池需符合危险品
法规要求。
第三方或转运代理等进行商业运输时，
应遵循包装和标识方面的特殊要求。
有关运输项目的准备作业，咨询危险品
方面的专业人士。同时，请遵守可能更
为详尽的国家法规。
请使用胶带保护且勿遮掩表面的联络信
息，并牢固封装电池，使电池在包装内
不可动。
11. 丢弃电池组时，需将其从工具上卸下并
在安全地带进行处理。关于如何处理废
弃的电池，请遵循当地法规。
12. 仅将电池用于Makita（牧田）指定的产
品。将电池安装至不兼容的产品会导致
起火、过热、爆炸或电解液泄漏。
13. 如长时间未使用工具，必须将电池从工
具内取出。
请保留此说明书。
小心： 请仅使用Makita（牧田）原装电
池。使用非Makita（牧田）原装电池或经过
改装的电池可能会导致电池爆炸，从而造成
火灾、人身伤害或物品受损。同时也会导致
牧田工具和充电器的牧田保修服务失效。
保持电池最大使用寿命的提示
1. 在电池组电量完全耗尽前及时充电。发
现工具电量低时，请停止工具操作，并
给电池组充电。
2. 请勿对已充满电的电池组重新充电。过
度充电将缩短电池的使用寿命。
3. 请在10 °C - 40 °C（50 °F - 104 °F）的
室温条件下给电池组充电。请在灼热的
电池组冷却后再充电。
4. 如果电池组长时间（超过六个月）未使
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功能描述
安装或拆卸电池组
小心： 安装或拆卸电池组之前，请务必
关闭机器电源。
小心： 使用前务必锁紧电池盖。以免
泥土、灰尘或有水进入，使产品或电池组
受损。
小心： 务必完全装入电池组，直至看不
见红色指示灯为止。否则，它可能会从机器
中意外脱落，从而造成自身或他人受伤。
小心： 请勿强行安装电池组。如果电池
组难以插入，可能是插入方法不当。
注：仅安装单个电池组时，机器无法工作。
安装电池组；
1. 滑动电池盖锁定杆并打开电池盖。
►图片1: 1. 电池盖 2. 电池盖锁定杆
2. 将电池组上的舌簧与修剪机上的槽对齐，
滑动电池组，直到电池组被锁定并发出卡嗒
声为止。如果插入后仍能看到按钮上侧的红
色指示灯，则说明电池组未完全锁紧。
►图片2: 1. 电池组
3. 在图示位置将锁定钥匙插入到底。
►图片3: 1. 锁定钥匙
4. 关闭电池盖并推动直至其与锁定杆扣合。
从修剪机上拆下电池组；
1. 滑动电池盖锁定杆并打开电池盖。
2. 滑动电池组前侧的按钮，同时将电池组
从工具中抽出。
3. 拔出锁定钥匙。
4. 关闭电池盖。
工具／电池保护系统
本工具配备有工具／电池保护系统。该系统
可自动切断电机电源以延长工具和电池寿
命。作业时，如果工具或电池处于以下情
况，工具将会自动停止运转。部分情况下，
指示灯会亮起。
过载保护
以导致异常高电流的方式操作工具时，工具
会自动停止运转，指示灯不闪烁。在这种情
况下，请关闭工具并停止导致工具过载的应
用操作。然后开启工具重新启动。
过热保护
工具过热时，工具会自动停止。请等待工具
冷却后再开启工具。
过放电保护
电池剩余电量变低时，本工具自动停止运转。
如果即使在打开开关时本产品仍不运转，请从
工具上拆下电池并给电池充电。
显示电池的剩余电量
►图片4: 1. 电池指示灯 2. CHECK（查
看）按钮
按CHECK（查看）按钮可显示电池剩余电
量。各个电池有与之相对应的电池指示灯。
电池指示灯状态 剩余的
电池电量
亮起 熄灭
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%

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显示电池的剩余电量
仅限带指示灯的电池组
►图片5: 1. 指示灯 2. CHECK（查看）
按钮
按电池组上的CHECK（查看）按钮可显示
电池剩余电量。指示灯将亮起数秒。
指示灯 剩余电量
点亮 熄灭 闪烁
75%至
100%
50%至
75%
25%至
50%
0%至
25%
给电池
充电。
电池可
能出现
故障。
注： 在不同的使用条件及环境温度下，指
示灯所示电量可能与实际情况略有不同。
开关操作
警告： 在安装电池组之前，请务必检查
开关柄是否能扣动自如，松开时能否退回至
原位。若机器上的开关无法正常工作，将可
能导致机器失控，并造成严重的人身伤害。
注： 在未按下开关按钮时，即便已扣动开
关柄，修剪机也不会启动。
注： 试图一次修剪过长或过于浓密的草可
能会导致修剪机因过载而无法启动。在这
种情况下请调高修剪高度。
本修剪机配备有联锁开关和手柄开关。如果
您注意到这些开关有任何异常，请立即停止
操作，并将工具交由最近的Makita（牧田）
授权维修服务中心进行检查。
1. 安装电池组。将锁定钥匙插入联锁开关
中，然后关闭电池盖。
►图片6: 1. 电池组 2. 锁定钥匙
2. 按住开关按钮。
3. 抓住上部手柄并拉动开关柄。
►图片7: 1. 开关按钮 2. 开关柄
4. 电机启动运转时即释放开关按钮。修剪
机将会继续运转直至您释放了开关柄。
5. 松开开关柄电机即停止。
调节修剪高度
警告： 调节修剪高度时，切勿使手和
腿置于修剪机机身之下。
警告： 操作前请务必确保调节柄正确
置于凹槽中。
您可在20 mm - 75 mm范围内调节修剪高度。
1. 拔下锁定钥匙。
2. 朝修剪机机身之外的方向扣动修剪高度
调节柄，将其移动至所需的修剪高度。
►图片8: 1. 修剪高度调节柄
注： 仅可将修剪高度数值作为参考。草坪
和地面的状况会使草坪高度与设定的高度
略有不同。
注： 请在不显眼的位置进行测试修剪以获
得理想的修剪高度。
草量指示器
►图片9: 1. 草量指示器
草量指示器显示被割掉的草的量。
• 如草篮未满，指示器在修剪期间处于悬
浮状态。
• 如草篮已满，指示器在修剪期间则不会
处于悬浮状态。在这种情况下，请立即
停止修剪并倒空草篮。然后，清洁草篮
使草篮的网状部分通风。
注： 指示器仅为粗略指示。视草篮内部的
情况而定，指示器可能无法正常操作。
装配
警告： 对修剪机进行任何装配操作前，
请务必拔下锁定钥匙，并取出电池组。未拔
下锁定钥匙并取出电池组可能会造成意外启
动，导致严重的人身伤害。
警告： 仅可在完整装配后启动修剪机。
部分装配的情况下操作机器，将可能因意外
启动而导致严重的人身伤害。

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安装电池盖
警告： 安装电池盖之前请勿插入锁定
钥匙和电池组。否则可能会导致严重人身
伤害。
操作前请安装好电池盖。电池盖可保护修剪
机和电池组，以免进入泥土、灰尘或水。
1. 安装电池盖，使修剪机上的凸起部分与
电池盖上的孔对齐。
►图片10: 1. 凸起部分 2. 孔3. 电池盖
2. 将手放在电池盖的中间并推动。
►图片11
3. 首次操作前，检查电池盖的轴心点是否
已安装牢固。在电池盖安装正确的情况下，
仅在拉动电池盖锁定杆时才会打开。
►图片12: 1. 轴心点 2. 电池盖锁定杆
安装手柄
注意： 安装手柄时，勿使导线夹在手柄之
间的部件中。如导线破损，修剪机开关则可
能无法工作。
1. 将下部手柄的两端滑到修剪机的凹槽中，
然后拧紧夹紧螺丝。
►图片13: 1. 夹紧螺丝 2. 下部手柄
2. 对齐上部手柄和下部手柄上的螺丝孔。
用夹紧螺丝和螺母将其固定。
►图片14: 1. 夹紧螺母 2. 夹紧螺丝
注：牢握上部手柄以免修剪机从手中滑落。
3. 将支架安装至手柄。如图所示布置电
源线。
►图片15: 1. 支架
拆卸或安装修剪机刀片
警告： 拆卸或安装刀片时，请务必拔下
锁定钥匙并取出电池组。未拔下锁定钥匙并
取出电池组可能会造成严重的人身伤害。
警告： 释放开关后，刀片仍会旋转数秒
钟。切勿在刀片完全停止前进行任何操作。
警告： 处理刀片时，务必佩戴手套。
拆卸修剪机刀片时，请执行以下步骤。
1. 侧面放置修剪机，使得修剪高度调节柄
位于上侧。
2. 要锁定刀片旋转时，请将螺丝起子或类
似工具插入刀片基座上的孔。
3. 使用扳手逆时针转动螺钉。
►图片16: 1. 修剪机刀片 2. 螺丝起子
3. 扳手
4. 依次拆下螺钉、外法兰盘、修剪机刀片
和内法兰盘。
►图片17: 1. 内法兰盘 2. 旋转方向箭头
3. 外法兰盘 4. 螺栓 5. 修剪
机刀片
要安装修剪机锯片时，可按与拆卸时相反的
步骤进行。
警告： 安装刀片时，请小心谨慎。确
保其具有正确的上部／下部朝向。安装刀
片时，要使得旋转方向箭头朝外。
警告： 顺时针拧紧螺栓以固定刀片。
警告： 确保刀片和所有固定件均已正
确安装和牢牢紧固。
警告： 更换刀片时，务必遵循本说明
书中的指示。
安装草篮
1. 拔下锁定钥匙。
2. 抬起修剪机机身的后保护罩。
►图片18
3. 如图所示将草篮钩挂到修剪机机身的凹
槽上。
►图片19: 1. 挂钩 2. 凹槽 3. 草篮
操作
修剪
警告： 开始修剪操作前，请清除修剪区
域内的树枝和石块。此外，还要事先清除修
剪区域内的任何杂草。
警告： 操作修剪机前，请务必佩带带有
侧面罩的护目镜或安全眼镜。
►图片20
修剪操作时，请用双手牢牢握住草坪修剪机
的手柄。
前轮脚的外缘用作修剪宽度的参照线。请使
用两个前轮脚的外缘作为参照，进行长条形
修剪。修剪一遍后，向回倒至上一次修剪长
度的1/2至1/3处继续修剪，以均匀修剪草坪。

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定时检查草篮中的草。在其已满前清空。每
次定时检查前，请务必停止修剪机，并拔下
锁定钥匙和取下电池组。
注： 在草篮已满的情况下使用修剪机，会
有碍于刀片旋转并给电机带来额外负载，
这可能会导致工具破裂。
修剪长草草坪
请勿试图一次性修剪较长的草。相反，您需
要分阶段修剪草坪。可间隔一天或两天进行
修剪，直至草坪高度统一。
注： 一次性将较长的草修剪得比较短，可
能会导致草枯萎。切割下来的草也可能会
堵塞修剪机机身内部。
清空草篮
警告： 为降低意外风险，请定期检查
草篮是否有损伤或强度减弱。在必要时予
以更换。
1. 释放开关柄。
2. 拔下锁定钥匙。
3. 抬起后保护罩，握住手柄取出草篮。
►图片21: 1. 后保护罩 2. 手柄
4. 清空草篮。
保养和存放
警告： 在存放或尝试执行检查或保养
前，请务必拔下锁定钥匙并取出电池组。
警告： 修剪机不使用时，请拔下锁定
钥匙。将锁定钥匙存于儿童接触不到的安
全位置。
警告： 进行检查和保养操作时，请佩
戴手套。
注意： 切勿使用汽油、苯、稀释剂、酒精
或类似物品清洁工具。否则可能会导致工具
变色、变形或出现裂缝。
保养
1. 拔下锁定钥匙。将其存于儿童接触不到
的安全位置。
2. 仅使用湿布清洁修剪机。清洁时，请勿
喷洒或冲洗修剪机。
3. 侧面放置修剪机，清除聚集在修剪机挡
板内部中的缠绕青草。
4. 检查并确保所有螺母、螺栓、旋钮、螺
丝和紧固装置等都紧固良好。
5. 检查移动部件是否有损伤、破裂和磨损。
已损坏或遗失的部件应进行维修或更换。
存放
警告： 搬运或存放修剪机时，请勿抓握
折叠的手柄，而是抓握修剪机的前把手。抓
握折叠的手柄可能会造成严重的人身伤害或
损坏修剪机。
存放修剪机前，请从中取出电池组。
请将修剪机存于室内清凉、干燥和加锁的位
置。请勿将修剪机和充电器存于温度可能达
到或超过40 °C（104 °F）的场所。
►图片22: 1. 前把手 2. 后把手
1. 旋松夹紧螺丝，展开下部手柄至两侧。
向前下移手柄。同时，紧握下部手柄，防止
手柄滑落到修剪机机身的远端。
►图片23: 1. 夹紧螺丝 2. 下部手柄
2. 旋松夹紧螺母，展开两侧的同时向后转
动上部手柄。
►图片24: 1. 夹紧螺母 2. 上部手柄
3. 将草篮存放在手柄和修剪机机身之间。
►图片25: 1. 草篮
注： 直立放置修剪机时，请勿抓握手柄，
而是抓握修剪机的前把手。
为了保证产品的安全与可靠性，维修、任何
其他的维修保养或调节需由Makita（牧田）
授权的或工厂维修服务中心完成。务必使用
Makita（牧田）的替换部件。