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Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year and week of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the tool. Damage or personal
injury could result.
Trimmer blade
1
Pivoting trimmer head
2
Pivot lock lever
3
Blade cover (sheath)
4
Intended Use
Your hedge trimmer attachment has been designed to be used
with your DCMAS5713 powerhead. This hedge trimmer has
been designed to cut shrubbery stems up to 19 mm. This hedge
trimmer is a professional power tool.
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.
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Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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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.
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
Powerhead (Fig. B)
(D
WALT powerhead sold separately)
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WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
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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.
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Never apply power without an attachment being
properly mounted to the powerhead.
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, or prior to
cleaning. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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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
and gently pulling them apart by their poles
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. B)
1. When installing the pole hedge trimmer attachment
the upper powerhead pole
with the main hole
9
as shown in Fig. B.
2. Lock the knob
.
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3. When properly assembled, it should look like Fig. B.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap
(Fig. E)
WARNING: The shoulder strap should only be slung over
one shoulder and not across the body.
WARNING: Use of a shoulder strap
using this tool.
Attach the strap to the tool as shown in Fig. E and adjust for
proper balance and support.
1. Attach the strap mount.
2. Snap the shoulder strap latch
mount
located on the unit, just in front of the ON/OFF
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trigger as shown in Fig. E. Adjust the strap so it fits over
your shoulder and provides proper balance and support.
Pivoting the Trimmer Head (Fig. D–F)
The trimmer head pivots 135 ° and can be locked into seven
different positions within that range. To avoid being pinched, do
not grab the blades. Wear gloves and hold unit with one hand on
the pole
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and use the other hand to adjust the pivot lock lever
WARNING: Before connecting the battery to the unit, be
sure the trimmer head is locked into position.
To Pivot the Trimmer Head
1. With one hand firmly gripping the trimmer head, use the
other hand to press the pivot lock lever
trimmer head handle
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2. Lock the trimmer head into one of the seven operating
positions as shown in Fig. D. To lock the trimmer head into
place, release your grip on the pivot lock lever
to make sure that trimmer head is locked into position by
trying to move the motor housing. If it is not locked, rotate it
to the nearest lock position.
,
.
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7
8
7
, align the latching button
11
is required while
12
onto the strap
3
and rotate the
to pivot the trimmer head.
. Check
3
10
7
into
10
3
.
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