Brand: Makita
Category: Power Tool
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for XML10 / XML11
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:28 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 20210908
Warranty Information
Refer to the annexed warranty sheet or Makita's website for current warranty terms.
Starting the Mower: Ensure battery cartridges are installed and the lock key is inserted. Press the main power switch (green light indicates on). For XML11, press the switch button, pull the switch lever towards you, then release the switch button once the motor starts. For XML10, press the main power switch, then pull the switch lever toward you while holding down the switch button, releasing it once the motor starts. Drive the rear wheels by pushing the drive lever forward.
Adjusting Mowing Height: Remove lock key, pull the mowing height adjusting lever outward, and move it to the desired height.
Emptying Grass Basket: Release switch lever(s), remove lock key, open rear cover, and remove basket.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| State of abnormality | Probable cause (malfunction) | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Mower does not start. | Two battery cartridges are not installed. | Install two charged battery cartridges. |
| Battery problem (under voltage) | Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not effective, replace battery cartridge. | |
| Motor stops running after a little use. | The lock key is not inserted. | Insert the lock key. |
| Battery's charge level is low. | Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not effective, replace battery cartridge. | |
| Motor does not reach maximum RPM. | Cutting height is too low. | Increase the cutting height. |
| Cut grass is clogged in the mower. | Remove the clogged grass from the mower. | |
| Battery cartridge is installed improperly. | Install the battery cartridge as described in this manual. | |
| Mower blade does not rotate: ⇨stop the mower immediately! | Battery power is dropping. | Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not effective, replace battery cartridge. |
| The drive system does not work correctly. | Ask your local authorized service center for repair. | |
| Foreign object such as a branch is jammed near the blade. | Remove the foreign object. | |
| Abnormal vibration: ⇨stop the mower immediately! | The drive system does not work correctly. | Ask your local authorized service center for repair. |
| Blade is imbalanced, excessively or unevenly worn. | Replace the blade. |