Description (Fig. A); Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DCMST561 Manual

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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.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed
sound power.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The production date code
by a 2-digit week and is extended by a 2-digit factory code.
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Variable speed trigger
1
Lock-off button
2
Speed control switch
3
Auxiliary handle
4
Motor housing
5
Locking lever
6
Pole latch
7
Pole clasp
8
Guard
9
Intended Use
This string trimmer is designed for professional trimming
applications. This product is not an edger and is not intended to
be used for edging.
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
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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.

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
12
18 consists of a 4-digit year followed
Spool housing
10
Battery housing
11
Battery pack
12
Battery release button
13
Handle
14
Upper pole
15
Lower pole
16
Lower pole clamp
17
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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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. B)
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, press and hold the fuel gauge
button 19 . 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.
Extending and Folding the Pole (Fig. A, C, P)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the
unit while folded. The unit must be fully extended and the
pole clasp secured before the battery is inserted. Remove
battery before folding the unit. Fold unit completely until
it locks in place.
1. To lock pole into straight use position, first ensure battery
has been removed. Then flip up the locking lever
pole latch forward and place the pole clasp
7
clasp catch . Rotate the pole latch
20
locks securely into position. Check the locking lever to make
sure it is properly locked in place.
2. To fold the pole for storage or transportation, first ensure
battery has been removed. Then flip up the locking
lever 6 , rotate pole latch
clasp 8 up and over the clasp catch
completely until the guard
the rear of the battery housing
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A, D)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
so the upper trimmer pole
2. Hold the auxiliary handle in place and slide the handle
bolts 24 into the handle from the top, threading them into
the handle base.
3. Tighten the handle bolts with the supplied hex wrench .
Ensure the handle is securely attached.
12 is fully charged.
12 with the rails inside the tool's
and firmly pull the battery pack
13
8
backwards until it
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7 forward and lift the pole
20 . Fold the pole
securely locks into place over
9
11 .
4 on top of the handle base
is between them.
15
6 rotate
over the
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