Electrical Safety; Assembly And Adjustments; Package Contents - DeWalt DCM561 Original Instructions Manual

Do not incinerate the battery pack.

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 String trimmer
1 Battery
1 Charger
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred
during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fig. 1)
WARNING:
power tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
a. Variable speed trigger
b. Lock-off lever
c. Speed control switch
d. Auxiliary handle
e. Motor housing
f. Trimmer pole
g. Guard
h. Spool housing
i. Battery housing
j. Battery pack
k. Battery release button
l. Handle
inTenDeD uSe
Your string trimmer has been designed for
professional trimming applications.
Do Not use under wet conditions or in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Do Not let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance
is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.
• This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction
Never modify the
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• The appliance is only to be used with the power
supply unit provided with the appliance

electrical Safety

The appliance has been designed for one voltage
only. Always check that the battery pack voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Also make sure that the voltage of your charger
corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D WALT charger is double
e
insulated in accordance with EN60335;
therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D WALT service organisation.
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mains Plug replacement
(u.k. & ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING:
be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 3 A.
using an extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of your charger
(see Technical Data). The minimum conductor size
is 1 mm ; the maximum length is 30 m.
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When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.

aSSemBLy anD aDjuSTmenTS

WARNING:
of serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
English
No connection is to
To reduce the risk
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