Intended Use - DeWalt Pro Landscaping DCM586 Original Instructions Manual

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Trimmer head lock-off button
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Trimmer head handle
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Intended Use

Your D WALT, DCM586 hedge trimmer has been designed for
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professional landscaping applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This pole hedge trimmer is a professional power tool.
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
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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.
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
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack

WARNING: Before removing or installing battery, make
certain the lock-off lever is not engaged to prevent
trigger actuation.
To Install the Battery Pack
Insert battery pack into battery housing as shown in Figure C
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until fully seated and an audible click is heard.
Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched
into position.
To Remove the Battery Pack
1. Press the release button
out of the battery housing.
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
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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6 is fully charged.
7 and firmly pull the battery pack
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.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap
(Fig. F)
The pole hedge trimmer comes with an adjustable shoulder strap.
1. Snap the shoulder strap latch
located on the unit, just in front of the ON/OFF trigger as
shown. Adjust the strap so it fits over your shoulder.
Pivoting the Trimmer Head (Fig. G, H, K)
The trimmer head pivots 105 degrees and can be locked into 8
different positions within that range. To avoid being pinched,
do not grab the blades. Wear gloves and hold unit as shown in
Figure K.

WARNING: Before connecting the battery to the unit, be
sure the trimmer head is locked into position.
To pivot the trimmer head
1. With one hand firmly griping the pole handle, use the
other hand to press the lock off button
the trimmer head handle
shown in Figure G.
2. Lock the trimmer head into one of the eight operating
positions as shown in Figure H. To lock the trimmer head
into place, release your grip on the trimmer head handle
14 . Check to make sure that trimmer head is locked into
position by trying to move the motor housing. If it is not
locked, rotate it to the nearest lock position.
Adjusting the Pole Length (Fig. I, J)

WARNING: Always check to make sure that the
pole extension adjust lever is completely locked
and that the extension pole does not move before
using or transporting the tool. Not locking the
pole extension adjust lever could result in the tool
head unexpectedly moving, creating a hazardous
condition. Periodically check the extension adjust
lever to ensure that it is completely locked.

WARNING: The length of the extension pole is limited.
Stop pushing / pulling as soon as you feel resistance. Only
extend to the length required to reach the hedges being
trimmed. Do not attempt to use the product at a length
which does not allow you to achieve proper footing and
balance at all times.
1. Unlock the pole extension adjust lever
Figure I.
2. With one hand firmly on the auxiliary pole handle
the extension pole 8 out with the other hand as shown in
Figure J. This will reveal the extension pole.
nOTE: The tool can be operated at any length of the
extension pole
15 onto the strap mount
13 and squeeze
14 to pivot the trimmer head as
9 as shown in
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