Replacement Accessories - DeWalt DCM561P1 Original Instructions Manual

Bump Feed Trimmer Line Feed
Your trimmer uses 2.032 mm diameter nylon line.
Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if
the cutting is done along sidewalks or other abrasive
surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
As you use the trimmer, the string will get shorter
due to wear. Gently bump the trimmer on the ground
while running at normal speed and the line will feed.
NOTE: Extending nylon line beyond the 330 mm
swath will negatively affect performance, runtime, and
the life of the trimmer due to potential of damaging
motor. Doing so may void the warranty.
Helpful Cutting Tips
• Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do
not force string head into uncut grass.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear,
even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs,
and wood may wear string rapidly.
• Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or
other surfaces.
• In long growth, cut from the top down and do
not exceed 304.8 mm high.
• Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut;
this is the best cutting area.
• The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from
the left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at
the operator.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood
moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be
damaged by the string.

Replacement Accessories

WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn appliance
off and remove battery before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
WARNING:
accessory not recommended by
D WALT for use with this appliance could
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be hazardous.
WARNING:
blades, or any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by
D WALT on this trimmer. Serious injury or
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product damage may result.
Use D WALT replacement line Model No. DT20650-
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QZ or DT20651-QZ.
• When replacing the line, use only 2.032 mm
diameter line (Model No. DT20650-QZ or
DT20651-QZ) is recommended. For optimal
To reduce the risk of
The use of any
Do not use any
performance, do not use 2.413 mm line. Other
sized may degrade performance and cause
damage to the trimmer.
Replacing the Cutting Line (fig. 9–12)
CAUTION:
damage, if the cutting line protrudes
beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so
that it just reaches the blade.
1. Remove battery.
2. Turn spool (o) clockwise to unlock as shown
in Figure 9. The white nub (u) inside the spool
will rotate away from the spool window (p) to
indicate it is unlocked.
3. Pull the spool straight out to remove.
4. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool
and housing.
5. First, wind new line in the channel of the
spool closest to the holding slots (s) as shown
in Figure 10.
6. Place the end of the cutting line (q) into the
retaining hole (r).
7. Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the
direction of the arrow on the bottom of the spool.
8. When the wound cutting line reaches the
beginning of the holding slots (s), cut the line
approximately 106 mm.
9. Push the line in the holding slots on one side
of the spool to hold the first line while you wind
the second line.
10. Repeat the above procedure for the second
cutting line on the lower section of the spool.
CAUTION:
trimming, only use the appropriate type
of cutting line. Ensure that cutting line is
present in both sections of the spool as
shown in Figure 11.
11. Once both lines are wrapped around the
spool (o), place your thumb and finger on the
holding slots to further secure the string and
feed the end of each line through the two
holes (t) on either side of the head in the spool
housing (h) as shown in Figure 12.
12. Line up the white nubs (u) inside the spool
housing with the recesses (v) of the spool. Align
the holding slots (s) with the two holes (t) as
close as possible.
13. Push the spool into the spool housing and
turn counterclockwise to lock the spool in
place. Ensure the white nub (u) appears in the
spool window (p). Make sure the line doesn't
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