Makita PTM0900 Operator's Manual

Dear Customer,Thank you for having chosen one of our products. We hope that you will get completesatisfaction from using your new machine and that it will fully meet all your expecta-tions.This manual has been written to help you become familiar with the machine and use itsafely and efficiently. Do not forget that it is an integral part of the machine, so keep itclose at hand for future reference and pass it on to the purchaser if you sell themachine.This new lawn tractor has been designed and built in compliance with current stan-dards, and is safe and reliable if used for cutting and collecting grass following theinstructions given in this manual (proper usage). If you use the machine in any otherway or ignore the instructions for safe use, maintenance and repair, it is considered"incorrect usage". In this case, the warranty is automatically voided and the Manufac-turer is not held responsible for damage or injury to oneself or others.Since we regular improve our products, you may find slight differences between yourmachine and the descriptions contained in this manual. Modifications can be made tothe machine without notice and without the obligation to update the manual, althoughthe essential safety and function characteristics will remain unaltered. If in doubt, donot hesitate to contact your dealer. And now enjoy your work!AFTER-SALES SERVICEThis manual gives all the necessary instructions for using the machine and carrying outbasic maintenance.Any adjustments or maintenance operations not described in this manual mustbe carried out by your Dealer or a specialized Service Centre. Both have the nec-essary knowledge and equipment to ensure that the work is done correctly with-out affecting the safety of the machine.If you wish, you can ask your dealer to prepare a maintenance programme person-alised to your needs. This will help you keep your new purchase in peak performanceand maintain its value over time.INTRODUCTION 1ENINTRODUCTION