Description (Fig. 1); Electrical Safety; Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DCM563 Owner's Manual

• Check for damage to the too/l, 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: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
Trigger switch
a.
Lock-off switch
b.
Switch handle
c.
Blade guard
d.
Bail handle
e.
Blade
f.
Sheath
g.
h. Battery housing
i. Battery pack
j. Battery release button
inTEnDED UsE
Your hedge 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 product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) suffering from diminished
physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of
experience, knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with
this product.

Electrical safety

The electric motor 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 EN 60335;
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: No connection is to 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: 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.
WARNING: Use only D
packs and chargers.
inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool (fig. 3-4)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (i) is fully
charged.
TO insTAll ThE BATTERY PACK inTO ThE TOOl
hAnDlE
1. Align the battery pack (i) with the rails inside the
tool's battery housing (h).
2. Slide it into the hedge trimmer until the battery
pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that
TO REMOVE ThE BATTERY PACK FROM ThE TOOl
1. Press the release button (j) and firmly pull the
battery pack out of the tool.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
English
WALT battery
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