Operation - DeWalt DCMWSP564 Manual

Adjusting Handle Height (Fig. A, C)
The mower is shipped in storage mode. You will need to adjust
the handle to operating position before continuing.
1. To unlock the lower handle
twist the two handle lock knobs
handle lock knobs 7 are located on both sides of the lower
handle .
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2. Raise the lower handle to the operating position. Take care
to not pinch or stress the cord.
3. Twist the handle lock knobs
lower handle into position.
Attaching Upper Handle (Fig. A, D)
1. Line up the holes on the bottom of the upper handle
with the holes on the top of the lower handle
to not pinch or stress the cord.
nOTE: Make sure the cord is located on the front of both
handles. If it is not it may result in the cord tangling and the
inability to easily store the mower.
2. From the inside of the lower handle
bolt 20 through the two handle holes. Repeat for the
opposite side.
3. From the outside of the upper handle tighten a handle
knob 18 onto each handle bolt
or stress the cord.
Grass Collection Bag (Fig. E)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
battery packs.
1. Lift the rear door cover
bag 12 onto the mower so the bag lugs
the slots 17 on the inside plastic surfaces of the handle
brackets as shown in Fig. G. Then lower the rear door cover.
2. If installed, remove side discharge chute
side flap 15 is fully down.
Side Discharge (Fig. A, F)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
battery packs.
1. To operate mower in side discharge mode, remove the grass
collection bag 13 .
2. Be sure rear door cover
3. Lift the side flap 15 and hook side discharge chute
the mower.
4. Release the side flap and ensure the side discharge
chute 16 holds in place before turning mower on.
Mulching (Fig. A, E, F)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
battery packs.
1. To operate mower in mulching mode, remove the grass
collection bag .
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2. Be sure rear door cover
3. If installed, remove side discharge chute
side flap 15 is fully down.
17 from the storage position,
7 a quarter turn. The
a quarter turn, securing the
7
. Take care
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4 , insert the handle
20 . Take care to not pinch
and place the grass collection
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16 slide into
and make sure
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12 is closed.
12 is closed.
and make sure
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Adjusting Mower Height (Fig. G, H)

DANGER: Never attempt to adjust mower height
with the motor running.
The height of cut is adjusted by the front and rear cut height
adjustment levers
nOTE: If you are not sure what height to cut at, begin mowing
with the front and rear cut height adjustment levers
positioned at the highest settings and adjust the height down
as needed for your application.
To Set the Height of Cut
1. Pull the rear cut height adjustment lever
locking notch
2. Move the lever towards the front of the appliance to raise
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the height of cut as desired.
3. Move the lever towards the rear of the appliance to lower
the height of cut as desired.
4. Push the cut height adjustment lever
locking notches
5. Repeat for the front cut height adjustment lever
except that the lever is moved towards the rear of
the appliance to raise the height of cut, and towards
the front of the appliance to lower the height of cut.
nOTE: For best results, the front and rear cut height
adjustment levers
cut height as indicated by the number next to the notch.

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. L)

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
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Proper hand position requires both hands grasping the main
handle 4 , and bail handle
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete
list of components. Save this manual for future reference.

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the
mower in mulching mode if the rear door and side
discharge door are not closed under spring tension as
serious injury could result. Take your mower to the nearest
service center for repair.
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25 .
25 to set the height.
should be set to the same
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OPERATING YOUR MOWER
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11 into one of the
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