DeWalt DCM561P1 Original Instructions Manual page 14

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2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is
firmly seated in the tool and ensure you hear
the lock snap into place.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
1. Press the release button (k) and firmly pull the
battery pack out of the tool handle (fig. 4).
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 5)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge
e
which consists of three green LED lights that
indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery
pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel
gauge button (m). A combination of the three green
LED lights will illuminate designating the level of
charge left. When the level of charge in the battery
is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the
charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate
tool functionality and is subject to variation based
on product components, temperature and end-user
application.
Attaching the Guard
1. Refer to the Replacing Spool Housing
section to remove the spool housing (h, fig. 1).
2. Once the spool is removed, refer to the
Replacing Guard section to attach the guard
(g) and replace the spool housing.
Adjusting Auxiliary Handle (fig. 6)
The trimmer comes fully assembled. The auxiliary
handle (d) is positioned to maximize balance.
However, if adjustment is necessary, loosen the four
bolts (n) with a hex wrench and slide the auxiliary
handle up or down the trimmer pole (f).
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
the safety instructions and applicable
regulations.
WARNING:
of serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
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Always observe
To reduce the risk
accessories. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (fig. 1, 8)
WARNING:
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
handle (l), with the other hand on the auxiliary
handle (d).
Switching Trimmer On and Off (fig. 1)
To turn the appliance on, squeeze the lock-off
lever (b) and then the variable speed trigger (a). To
turn the appliance off, release the variable speed
trigger and the lock-off lever.
Speed Control Switch (fig. 1)
This string trimmer gives you the choice to operate
at a more efficient speed to extend the runtime for
larger jobs, or accelerate the trimmer speed for
high-performance cutting.
To extend runtime, push the speed control switch (c)
forward toward the auxiliary handle (d) into the "LO"
position. This mode is best for larger projects that
require more time to complete.
To accelerate the trimmer, pull the speed control
switch back toward the battery housing (i) into the
"HI" position. This mode is best to cut through heavier
growth and for applications that need higher RPM.
NOTE: When in "HI" mode, runtime will be
decreased as compared to when trimmer is in "LO"
mode.
Trimming (fig. 7, 8)
With the trimmer on, angle it and swing side to side
as shown in Figure 7.
Maintain a minimum distance of 610 mm between the
guard and your feet as shown in Figure 8.
WARNING:
string roughly parallel with the ground
(tilted no more than 30 degrees). This
trimmer is not an edger. DO NOT TILT
the trimmer so that the string is spinning
near a right angle to the ground. Flying
debris can cause serious injury.
To reduce the risk of
To reduce the risk of
Keep the rotating

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