Tube Assembly - DeWalt Pro Landscaping DCM587 Original Instructions Manual

To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack 19
(Fig. C).
2. Slide it into the tool until the battery pack is firmly seated
and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button 18
out of the tool handle (Fig. D).
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. E)
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
. A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
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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.
Removing blower from box (Fig. A)
nOtE: The blower and joystick tube assembly are attached
when shipped. Trying to pull one side out without the other
may result in damage to the cable
1. Grab the blower handle 15
removing simultaniously.
2. Cut the plastic zip tie that is tethering the joystick to
the blower.
3. Remove the rest of the parts and assemble as
instructed below.
Assembly (Fig. A, F –M)

CAUTION: Ensure the battery-selection switch is
in the center "OFF" position to prevent the blower
from actuating and the battery is removed before
attaching or removing the tubes. The tubes must be
fully assembled before use.

Tube Assembly

attaching Flexible tube to elbow tube (Fig. a, F, G)
1. Remove the tube clamp with cable clip
tube 7 . Note the orientation of the clamp for when it
is reattached.
2. Slide the flexible tube over the elbow tube
figure F.
3. Keeping the clamp in the same orientation as it was before
removing it from the flexible tube, pull open the clamp
with cable clip and wrap it around the flexible tube where it
attaches to the elbow tube as shown in figure G.
4. Slide the clamp bolt 22 through the clamp. Thread the hex
nut 23 onto the clamp bolt by hand.
with the rails inside the tool
and firmly pull the battery pack
.
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and the joystick 1 and
10 from the flexible
as shown in
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5. Using the hex wrench , tighten the bolt until the clamp
20
holds the flexible tube securely to the collar and joystick
tube. DO nOt OVERtIGHtEn. Overtightening the clamp
could result in damage to the tool and will restrict the
movement of the joystick tube
attaching flexible tube to joystick tube (Fig. a, G, H)
1. Insert the tube collar 24
into one end of the flexible tube
2. Pull open the tube clamp
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tube where it overlaps the tube collar.
3. Slide the clamp bolt 22 through the clamp. Thread the hex
nut 23 onto the clamp bolt by hand.
4. Using the hex wrench 20 , tighten the bolt until the clamp
holds the flexible tube securely to the collar and joystick
tube. DO nOt OVERtIGHtEn. Overtightening the clamp
could result in damage to the tool.
attaching Lower tube (Fig. I)
1. Line up the channels 25 of the lower tube
nubs 26 on the joystick tube
2. Slide the lower tube 5 onto the joystick tube
3. Firmly twist the lower tube to lock the nub completely
into one of the two recesses of the lower tube. The two
recesses allow you to set the tube longer or shorter,
depending on the length desired. Ensure the lower tube is
securely attached.
adjusting harness (Fig. a, J–k)
1. Place the shoulder straps 12
2. Pull the adjustment straps
is firm against your back (figure J).
3. Snap the buckle 16 together and adjust so it fits firmly
across your chest as shown in figure K.
adjusting joystick (Fig. L - M)
1. Slide the joystick 1 up and down the tube until it is in a
comfortable use position as shown in figure L.
2. Tighten the wingnut until the joystick is held firmly in
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position. Do not overtighten. Overtightening the joystick
could result in damage to the tool.
3. Secure the cable by pushing it into the cable clip
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located on the tube clamp with cable clip
figure M.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk 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
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at the end of the joystick tube
as shown in figure H.
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and wrap it around the flexible
5 with the
6 as shown in figure I.
6 .
over your shoulders.
down until the backplate
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10 as shown in
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