Makita PLM5120, PLM5121 4. TECHNICAL DATA, 5. ASSEMBLY, 6. ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT, 7. ADJUSTMENT FOR AN APPROPRIATE HEIGHT (Fig. 4A, Fig. 4B), 8. STARTER HANDLE (Fig.5), 9. 2 IN 1

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4. TECHNICAL DATA
5. ASSEMBLY
5-1 ASSEMBLY THE FOLDING HANDLE
1. Fix the lower handlebars into the unit body with
locking knobs as shown. (Fig.2A, Fig. 2B, Fig. 2C,
Fig.2D)
2. Connect the upper handle and the lower handle with
the locking knob. (Fig.2E, Fig. 2F, Fig. 2G)
3. Attach the cable-clamp to the position shown and then
attach the cable. (Fig.2H)
6. ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING
HEIGHT
Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height.
The height (the blade to the ground) can be adjusted from
25mm (1 position: the lowest position) to 70 mm
(5position: the highest position), 5 height positions.
(Fig.3A, Fig. 3B).
Stop mower and disconnect spark plug cable before
changing mower cutting height.
WARNING: Make this adjustment only when the
blade is stopped.
7. ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE HEIGHT
(Fig. 4A, Fig. 4B)
1. Back out the locking knobs which fixed the lower
handle, refer to Fig. 4A.
2. Refer to Fig. 4B move the lower handle up and down,
adjust it to the proper height.
There are 3 adjusting heights to be chosen on this
type of lawn mower; at position 1 height is highest., at
position 3 height is the lowest.
3. Adjusting to the proper height, then fix the lower
handle by the locking knobs.
WARNING: The left side and right side of lower
handle must adjust to the same height.
8. STARTER HANDLE (Fig.5)
Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide.
9. “2 IN 1”
9-1 RESETTING FOR SIDE DISCHARGE
MOWING
1. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. (Fig. 6A)
2. Mount the discharge guide for side discharge on the
support pin of the sideward flap. (Fig.6A, Fig. 6B)
3. Lower the sideward flap- the flap lies on the discharge
channel. (Fig. 6C)
Only when motor and cutter are at standstill!
9-2 MULCHING MOWER
What is mulching?
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm form 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife
- Do not mow wet grass
- Set max. motor speed
- Only move at working pace
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side
and mowing blade
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the sideward flap and remove the discharge
channel. (Fig.7A, Fig. 7B)
Model PLM5121 PLM5120
Engine type B&S675EX Series, ReadyStart, 126T B&S625E Series, 122T
Self-Propelled Yes No
Engine Displacement 190 cm3190 cm3
Blade Width 510 mm 510 mm
Rated Speed 2,800/min 2,800/min
Fuel Tank Capacity 1.0 L 1.0 L
Net Weight 31.7 kg 28 kg
Height adjustment: 25-70 mm, 5 adjustment
LpA (SPL) at the site of the user
(k = 3 dB (A)) 79.2 dB (A) 78.9 dB (A)
Guaranteed Sound Power level LwA 98 dB (A) 98 dB (A)
Vibration (k = 1.5 m/s2)2.305 m/s22.056 m/s2