Mowing Tips - DeWalt XR DCMW564N Original Instructions Manual

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3. Locate the lower handle storage detent hole 
front of each lower handle bracket 
4. Lock the lower handle in place by twisting the lower handle
locks 
 7 
allowing them to snap into the storage detent
holes 
 25 
and ensure the lower handle is firmly latched to
the lower handle bracket.
5. Loosen, but do not remove, the upper handle attachment
knobs 
 10 
and fold the upper handle 
handle 
.
 5 
6. The mower should be folded as shown in Figure J1.
Carrying the Mower (Fig. A, K)

DANGER: Rotating blades can cause serious injury.
To prevent serious injury, remove safety key and
battery packs when unattended, or when charging,
cleaning, servicing, transporting, lifting, or
storing mower.
The mower can be carried using the convenient carry
handles 
as shown in Fig. K. DO NOT attempt to lift
 16 
 17 
the mower by grasping the upper or lower handles 

Mowing Tips


WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER
IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES, STICKS,
WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE
THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE.

WARNING: Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always
maintain good footing.
1. Release bail handle to turn mower "OFF" when crossing any
gravel area (stones can be thrown by the blade).
2. Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing in
rough ground or in tall weeds. Removing too much grass at
one time can cause the motor to be overloaded and to stop.
Refer to Troubleshooting section.
3. If a grass collection bag 
season, the grass may tend to clog up at the discharge
opening. Release bail handle to turn mower off, remove
the safety key and battery packs. Remove the catcher and
shake the grass down to the back end of the bag. Also clean
out any grass or debris which may be packed around the
discharge opening. Replace the grass catcher.
4. If mower should start to vibrate abnormally, release bail
handle to turn mower off, remove the safety key and
battery packs. Check immediately for cause. Vibration is a
warning of trouble. Do not operate mower until a service
check has been made. Refer to Troubleshooting section
in this manual.
5. For best cutting results, keep blade sharpened
and balanced.
6. Inspect and thoroughly clean mower after each use as a
deck with caked grass will degrade performance.
7. aLWaYs RELEasE BaIL HanDLE TO TURn MOWER
OFF, REMOVE saFETY kEY anD BaTTERY Packs WHEn
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 25 
located on
as shown in Figure J2.
 8 
 6
back over the lower
 14 
is used during the fast growing
LEaVInG IT UnaTTEnDED EVEn FOR a sHORT PERIOD
OF TIME.
The following suggestions will help you
to obtain optimum run time from your
cordless mower:
Slow down in areas where the grass is especially long
or thick.
Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or
dew soaked.
Cut your lawn frequently, especially during high
growth periods.
nOTE: It is recommended that your mower be recharged
after use to prolong the battery life. Frequent charging
will not harm your battery, and will ensure that the
battery is fully charged and ready for its next use. storing
battery not fully charged will shorten battery life.
MAINTENANCE

DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
 6 
 5 
.
injury, turn unit off, remove safety key, and remove
battery packs before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Removing and Installing Blade (Fig. L–N)

DANGER: RISK OF INJURY. WHEN REASSEMBLING THE
BLADE SYSTEM, ENSURE EACH PART IS REINSTALLED
CORRECTLY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW. IMPROPER ASSEMBLY
OF THE BLADE OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BLADE SYSTEM
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off, remove safety key, and remove
battery packs before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
1. Cut a piece of 2x4 wood 
blade from turning when removing the flange nut  

WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection. Turn
the mower on its side. Be careful of sharp edges of blade.
2. Position wood and unscrew flange nut 
with a 18 mm wrench 
3. Remove square metal blade spacer 
insulator 
 30 
fan 
 32 
should not be removed. Examine all pieces for
damage and replace if necessary.
4. Install sharpened or new blade 
blade fan 
nOTE: When replacing sharpened or new blade on
shoulder 
 33 
the blade will be facing the ground when the mower is returned
to its normal upright position.
5. Install the plastic blade insulator 
the raised lips on one side engage the edges of the blade.
6. Install the blade spacer 
lips on the other side of the blade insulator. Be sure to align
 26 
(about 610 mm long) to keep
 28 
as shown in Fig. L.
 29 
and blade 
as shown in Fig. M. The blade
 31 
 31 
on shoulder 
as shown in Fig. M.
 32 
of blade fan 
 32 
, make sure the "GRASS SIDE" on
 30 
 29 
so that it sits inside the raised
 27 
.
 27 
counterclockwise
, square plastic blade
 33 
of the
on the blade such that

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