DeWalt XR LI-ION DCMAS5713 Original Instructions Manual page 30

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Wear slip‑resistant footwear.
Wear slip‑resistant gloves.
Wear head protection.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity or leave
outdoors while it is raining.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any maintenance
on the tool, remove the battery from the tool.
Keep bystanders away.
Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The date code 13 , which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2019 XX XX
Year and week of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A, E)

WARNING: Never modify the area light. Damage or
personal injury could result.
Variable speed trigger
1
Lock‑off lever
2
Lock‑off tab
3
Powerhead handle
4
Speed control switch
5
Auxiliary handle
6
Strap mount
7
Shoulder strap (Fig. F)
8
Intended Use
This powerhead has been designed for powering D
attachement capable heads. DO NOT use this tool for any job
other than its intended use.
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.
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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. C)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists
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of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge
remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate 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 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 the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A, C)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
pole
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2. Place the handle barrier
upper powerhead pole
is sandwiched between two handle pieces.
nOtE: Before assembling further, take care to align the
key
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underside of the upper powerhead pole
3. Hold the auxiliary handle
while sliding the four handle bolts
the auxiliary handle
base of the handle barrier
4. Tighten the four handle bolts
wrench, securing the two handle pieces to the upper
powerhead pole
5. Ensure the handle is securely attached before using.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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14 with the rails inside the tool's
and firmly pull the battery pack
15
16 , press and hold the fuel gauge
6 on top of the upper powerhead
.
17 under the auxiliary handle
19 so the upper powerhead pole
on the handle barrier with the key slot
17
6 and handle barrier
18
6 from the top, pushing them into the
17 .
18 with the supplied hex
19 .
is fully charged.
6 and
19
on the
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19 .
17 in place
with washers into
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