DeWalt DCMST561 Original Instructions Manual page 14

English
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. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
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
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illuminate 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.
Extending and Folding the Pole (Fig. A, C, P)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the
unit while folded. The unit must be fully extended and the
pole clasp secured before the battery is inserted. Remove
battery before folding the unit. Fold unit completely until
it locks in place.
1. To lock pole into straight use position, first ensure battery
has been removed. Then flip up the locking lever
pole latch 7 forward and place the pole clasp
clasp catch 20 . Rotate the pole latch
locks securely into position. Check the locking lever to make
sure it is properly locked in place.
2. To fold the pole for storage or transportation, first ensure
battery has been removed. Then flip up the locking
lever 6 , rotate pole latch
clasp 8 up and over the clasp catch
completely until the guard
over the rear of the battery housing
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
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with the rails inside the tool's
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13 and firmly pull the battery pack
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7 backwards until it
7 forward and lift the pole
20 . Fold the pole
9 securely locks into place
11 .
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A, D)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
so the upper trimmer pole
2. Hold the auxiliary handle in place and slide the handle
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the handle base.
3. Tighten the handle bolts with the supplied hex wrench .
Ensure the handle is securely attached.
Attaching Guard (Fig. E, F)

WARNING: Never remove the guard. Damage or personal
injury could result.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE appliance WITHOUT
GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. The guard must always be
properly attached on the appliance to protect the user.
1. Assemble the guard
2. Using a crosshead screwdriver, insert the four guard
screws
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.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)

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.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
Switching Trimmer On and Off (Fig. A)
To turn the appliance on, squeeze the lock-off button
then the variable speed trigger
release the variable speed trigger and the lock-off button.

WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger in the
6 rotate
on position.
over the
Speed Control Switch (Fig. A)
This string trimmer gives you the choice to operate at a
more efficient speed to extend the runtime for larger jobs, or
accelerate the trimmer speed for high-performance cutting.
To extend runtime, push the speed control switch
toward the auxiliary handle
is best for larger projects that require more time to complete.
To accelerate the trimmer, pull the speed control switch back
toward the battery housing
4 on top of the handle base
is between them.
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into the handle from the top, threading them into
9 to the motor housing
and tighten securely.
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. To turn the appliance off,
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into the "LO" position. This mode
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into the "HI" position. This mode
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4 .
2 and
3 forward