Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DWOAS8HT Instruction Manual


WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with a large
battery pack will stand upright but may be easily
knocked over.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
•
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.

WARNING: Never wear more than one shoulder
harness at a time (if provided).
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
BPM .................... beats per minute
V ......................... volts
min ..................... minutes
j
or DC ............ direct current
.../min .............. per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
A ......................... amperes
Hz ....................... hertz
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
c
..................... safety alert symbol
h
..................... wear respiratory
protection
f
..................... wear eye protection
i
..................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
g
..................... wear hearing
protection

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


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. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Powerhead (Fig. B)
(D WALT powerhead sold separately)
e

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this product
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in the powerhead and
attachment manuals.
• Never apply power without an attachment being
properly mounted to the powerhead.
a
..................... read all
documentation
A
.................... Hot surface.
Do not touch.
................... Do not expose the
tool to rain or high
humidity or leave
outdoors while it
is raining.
................... Beware of
falling objects. Keep
bystanders away.
.................. Keep hands away
from blade.
.................. Electrocution
hazard. Keep
at least 30 ft.
(10 m) away from
overhead lines.
.................. Beware of
falling objects.
n
..................... avoid staring at
light
l
or AC............ alternating current
Ah ....................... amp hours

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. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your hedge trimmer is designed such that the powerhead
can separate from the hedge trimmer attachment by
turning the knob 6 counterclockwise, depressing the
latching button 11 and gently pulling them apart by their
poles 5 , 7 .
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
is a mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is
turned on. This coupling can cause injury if contacted while
the powerhead is operating.
nOTE: Ensure the attachment is fully engaged and the
knob is fully tightened before operating. Check for proper
engagement and tightness during use.
Assembling the Pole Hedge Trimmer
Attachment to the Powerhead (Fig. A, B, E)
1. The upper powerhead pole
latching holes 8 , 9 , 10
2. When installing the pole hedge trimmer attachment
into the upper powerhead pole
button 11 with one of the three latching holes
nOTE: To properly engage the latching button
the latching hole 8 , slightly rotate the powerhead pole
and move it axially until the latching button engages the
latching hole.
3. Turn the knob 6 to secure the attachment.
4. When properly assembled, the latching button should
engage with one of the three latching holes. If it does
not, do not use, disassemble and re‑align the pole hedge
trimmer attachment 5 so the latching button
engages with one of the three latching holes

WARNING: Always check to make sure that the knobs
are completely secured in place. If the knobs are not
completely secured it could result in the assemblies
becoming disconnected creating a hazardous
condition. Periodically check the connections to ensure
that the knob is completely secured in place.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder
Strap (Fig. C)

WARNING: The shoulder strap should only be slung
over one shoulder and not across the body. See Fig C.
A shoulder strap 13 is required for any tool with a total
weight exceeding 13 lbs. (6 kg). (Total weight includes the
powerhead, attachment, and battery.) Attach the strap to
the tool as shown in Fig. C and adjust for proper balance
and support
1. Attach the strap mount.
2. Snap the shoulder strap latch
mount 15 as shown in Fig. C. Adjust the strap so it
fits over your shoulder and provides proper balance
and support.
English
7
7 is equipped with three
for the latching button 11 .
5
7 , and align the latching
8 , 9 , 10
11 with
11
8 , 9 , 10
14 onto the strap
.
7
.
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