Operation; Maintenance - DeWalt DCHT820 Instruction Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE

OPERATION


WARNING: Before removing or installing battery,
make certain the lock-off lever is engaged to prevent
switch actuation.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. B)
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
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handle. Insert it into the charger.
Switch (Fig. C)
To turn the unit on, push the lock-off switch
shown in Figure C, and squeeze the trigger switch
the unit is running, you may release the lock-off switch.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze the trigger. To turn the unit off, fully release the
trigger and allow the lock-off switch

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.

CAUTION: Do not cut stems greater than 3/4 inch
(19 mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery
around houses and buildings.
Trimming Instructions
WORKing POsiTiOn (Fig. D)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear when trimming.
Hold the unit firmly in both hands and turn the unit on.
Always hold the trimmer as shown in Figure D, with one
hand on the switch handle
handle 5 . Never hold the unit by the blade guard
TRiMMing nEW gROWTh (Fig. A, E)
Using a wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs, is most effective. A slight downward
tilt of the blade in the direction of motion gives the
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best cutting.
lEVEl hEDgEs (Fig. F)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be
stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
siDE TRiMMing hEDgEs (Fig. g)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.

DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the
following:
• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING. SAVE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires or fences
before each use.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T OVERREACH.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
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CSPM .................. cut strokes per
minute
7 into the tool handle, align the
forward as
2
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to engage.
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3 and one hand on the bail
4

CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: Remove battery pack before servicing,
cleaning or removing material from the hedge trimmer.
Your D WALT tool has been designed to operate over a long
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period of time with minimum maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends on proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, switch
off tool and remove battery.
Lubrication
1. After use, carefully clean the blades with a resin solvent.
2. After cleaning, apply a light film of lubrication to the
exposed blade.
3. Insert the battery and turn the trimmer vertical with the
blades toward the ground and run the trimmer for a few
seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence,
stones, glass, or other hard objects, you may put a nick in
the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as
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it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it
does interfere, remove the battery and use a fine toothed
file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you drop the
trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent,
housing cracked, handles broken or if you see any other
condition that may affect the trimmer's operation contact
your local D WALT authorized service center for repairs
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before putting it back into use.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the
unit on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside
the unit; never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid.
Prevent the blades from rusting by applying a film of light
machine oil after cleaning.
Accessories
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WARNING: DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with any type
of accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
see country specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see website for
warranty information.
Repairs
The charger and batteries are not serviceable. There are no
serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a factory service center or an authorized service
center. Always use identical replacement parts.
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