DeWalt Pro Landscaping DCM587 Original Instructions Manual page 34

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Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, O)

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.
Strap the blower onto your shoulders and fasten it as described
in the Adjusting the Harness section. Then, place one hand on
the joystick to operate.
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Switching On (Fig. A, N)

CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge at self
or bystanders.

CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses. Wear a filter mask
if the operation is dusty. Use of gloves, long pants and
substantial footwear is recommended. Keep long hair and
loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.
1. Press the battery-selection switch
The side marked "I" activates the top battery port. The side
marked "II" activates the bottom battery port. The center
position "O" deactivates power from either battery port.
(figure N)
2. Depress the variable speed trigger
3. Release trigger to turn blower off.
Use (Fig. A, O)
Hold the joystick with one hand as shown in figure O and
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sweep from side to side with the lower tube
the hard surface. Slowly advance, keeping the accumulated pile of
debris in front of you.
Speed Lock (Fig. P)
Your blower is equipped with Speed Lock for continuous use
without needing to hold the trigger.
1. Pull the variable speed trigger
performing at the desired speed.
2. Press the speed lock button
as shown in figure P. The blower will maintain that
performance level.
3. To turn the unit off, press the speed lock button. The
variable speed trigger now controls the unit..
nOtE: While the blower is in speed lock mode, the trigger may
still be depressed further for more power when needed. Once
the trigger is released, the blower will return to the previous
speed at which the speed lock was set.
MAINTENANCE
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

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.
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4 on the left or right.
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several inches above
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until the blower is
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3 and let go of the trigger
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into a liquid.
Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
our environment:
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
the tool.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed of properly.
WALT recommended
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