Assembly And Adjustments; Operation - DeWalt DCMHT562 Original Instructions Manual

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.

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 with the rails inside the tool's
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 battery release button
battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge
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consists 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.
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.

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.
WALT batteries and chargers.
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8 is fully charged.
9 and firmly pull the
, which
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WARNING: Do not store or use the tool and battery pack
in locations where the temperature may fall below 4 ˚C
(39 ˚F) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in winter),
or reach or exceed 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

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 sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
and one hand on the bail handle
blade guard .
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Switching On (Fig. A, C, D)

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.
1. Squeeze the bail handle switch
with one hand so that the bail handle switch
into the body of the bail handle
2. Push the lock-off switch
switch 1 . Once the unit is running, you may release the
lock-off switch.
3. In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze the bail handle switch
4. To turn the unit off, release the trigger switch
Trimming Instructions (Fig. C–G)

DANGER: Keep hands away from blade .

WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:
• Read instruction manual before using. Save
instruction manual.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires or
fences before each use.
• Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
• Do not use under wet conditions.

CAUTION: Blade may coast after turn off.

CAUTION: Do not use blade to cut stems greater than
32 mm. Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery
around houses and buildings.
Working Position (Fig. D)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the
tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. D. Refer to
Proper Hand Position for more information. Never hold the
tool by the blade guard.
Trimming New Growth (Fig. E)
Using a wide, sweeping motion and feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs, is most effective. A slight downward tilt of
the blade in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
English
. Never hold the unit by the
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5 and the bail handle
5 is pushed
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2 forward and squeeze the trigger
5 and trigger switch
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