DeWalt DCMWP500 Manual page 58

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Adjusting Mower Height (Fig. P)
The height of cut is adjusted by the cut height adjust lever
nOTE: If you are not sure which height to mow at, begin mowing
with the cut height adjustment lever
setting and adjust height down as needed for your application.
To Set the Height of Cut
1. Pull the cut height adjustment lever
notch 37 .
2. Move the cut height adjustment lever
of the mower to raise the height of cut.
3. Move the cut height adjustment lever
of the mower to lower the height of cut.
4. Push the cut height adjustment lever
locking notches .
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OPERATION

DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the safety key and
battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. Q, R)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
DCMWP500
Proper hand position requires both hands grasping the main
handle and bail handle
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DCMWsP550
Proper hand position requires both hands grasping the main
handle 4 and bail handle
mode; and both hands grasping the main handle, bail handle,
and self drive lever 9 together when in self-propel mode as
shown in Fig. R.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER
Refer to Fig. A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list
of components. Save this manual for future reference.

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the
mower in mulching mode if the rear door is not closed
under spring tension as serious injury could result. Take
your mower to the nearest service center for repair.

DANGER: Do not operate mower unless handle is locked
into position.

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never operate the
mower in bagging mode unless the bag lugs on the grass
collection bag are seated properly on the mower and the
rear door rests firmly against the top of the grass collection
bag as serious injury could result.
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20 positioned at the highest
out of the locking
20
20 towards the rear
20 towards the front
into one of the
20
as shown in Fig. Q.
8
8 together when not in self-propel

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the
mower in side discharge mode unless the rear side
20 .
discharge chute is properly installed with the rear door
cover resting firmly against it.

WARNING: Let the mower work at its own pace. Do
not overload.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. S)

DANGER: MAKE CERTAIN THE SAFETY KEY IS
REMOVED TO PREVENT ACTUATION BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLING BATTERY.
The mower will turn off and the overheat indicator
if the battery pack reaches the high temperature limit, which
can be caused by cutting heavy grass. If this occurs, allow the
battery pack to cool and then resume cutting with the mower
deck set higher.
nOTE: For best results, make sure the battery pack is fully charged.
To Install Battery Pack
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
battery port
2. Slide a battery pack
audible click is heard (Fig. S).
nOTE: Ensure the battery pack is fully seated and fully
latched into position.
3. Close the battery port cover
cover is fully closed before starting mower.
To Remove Battery Pack
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
battery port
2. Depress the battery release button
pack 26 out of battery port.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. C)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge, which
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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 62 . 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.
Safety Key (Fig. T)

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. In order to prevent
accidental start-up or unauthorized use of your cordless
mower, a removable safety key has been incorporated into the
design of your mower. The mower will be completely disabled
when the safety key has been removed from the mower.
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38 .
26 into the battery port
19 . Ensure the battery port
19
.
38
27
will blink
13
up to expose the
38 until an
up to expose the
and pull the battery