DeWalt DCMST561 Original Instructions Manual page 16

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Use D WALT replacement line Model No. DWO1DT801
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or DWO1DT802.
When replacing the line, use only 2.0 mm diameter line (Model
No. DT20650 & DT20651 are is recommended). Other sizes may
degrade performance or cause damage to the trimmer.
Reloading the Cutting Line (Fig. K–M)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.

CAUTION:Use only D
and line. Using any other manufacturer's line can
reduce performance, damage the trimmer or cause
personal injury.
Your trimmer uses 2.0 mm diameter line that is spiral-
shaped with smooth round edges. Do not use other size
lines. This can degrade performance, cause damage to the
unit or injury.

CAUTION: To avoid appliance damage, if the cutting line
protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so that it
just reaches the blade.
Use only D WALT replacement line.
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1. Remove battery.
2. Cut a max of 6 m length of of 2.0 mm trimmer line.
3. Align spool housing eyelets
spool grip cover as shown in Figure K.
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4. Thread one end of the trimmer line through an eyelet. Guide
the line through to the second eyelet and continue to pull
the line through until there are equal lengths of string on
each side of the spool housing as shown in Figure L.
5. Secure the spool cap from moving with one hand. Using
your other hand, wind the string onto the spool by
rotating the spool grip cover counterclockwise. Continue
winding until 130 mm of string remain on each side of the
spool housing.
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. A, N)
1. Rotate the spool housing
spindle plate aligns with notch
Insert a screwdriver through the notch and into the hole, to
prevent the spindle from turning.
2. Unscrew and remove the spool housing by turning the
spool grip cover clockwise.
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nOTE: Do not try to remove the spool housing by turning
the spool housing 10
3. Remove spindle plate 34
Remove any dirt and grass from the motor housing and
spindle plate.
4. Install spindle plate 34
D shaped retaining nut on the spindle sits inside the base of
the spindle plate.
5. Align the spindle plate hole and notch, insert a screwdriver
back into the hole and thread the new spool housing
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WALT replacement spools
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26 with the arrow 27
10 until the hole 31 in the
in the motor housing.
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before installing a new spool.
onto the spindle 33 , so the double
counterclockwise. Securely tighten the new spool housing
onto the spindle
Replacing Guard (Fig. O)

WARNING: Never operate appliance without guard firmly
in place.
1. Remove the four guard screws
2. Attach the new guard as described in the Attaching
Guard section.
Folding for Storage or Transportation (Fig. P)
The string trimmer can be folded for storage or transportation.
To put the string trimmer in the folded position, please refer to
Extending and Folding the Pole.
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
on the
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.
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