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Trimming (Fig. D–F)
With the string trimmer on, angle it and swing side to side as
shown in Fig.D, E.
Maintain a minimum distance of 610mm between the guard
and your feet as shown in Fig.F.
WARNING: Keep the rotating string roughly parallel with
the ground (tilted no more than 30°). This trimmer is not
an edger. DO NOT TILT the trimmer so that the string is
WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.
WARNING: Do not use the pole as a grippingsurface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
22
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
23
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, K)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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 causeinjury.
Assembling the Guard (Fig. C)
1. Slide the guard
2
into place as shown in Fig.C.
2. Secure with the guard screws and washers
10
and washers,
tightensecurely.
Assembling the String Trimmer Attachment
to the Powerhead (Fig. A, B)
1. When installing the string trimmer attachment
1
into the
upper powerhead pole
6
, align the latching button
7
with
the hole
8
as shown in Fig. B.
2. Turn the knob
5
clockwise to lock attachment to upper
powerheadpole. When properly assembled, it should look
like Fig. B. If it does not, do not use, disassemble and re‑align
the pole saw attachment
1
so the latching button
7
engages the hole
8
.
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.
Powerhead (Fig. B)
( sold separately)
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all manufacturer's safety
instructions and other information contained in
manufacturer'smanual.
• Never apply power without an attachment being
properly mounted to thepowerhead.
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 causeinjury.
Your string trimmer is designed such that the powerhead can
separate from the string trimmer attachment by turning the
knob
5
counterclockwise and gently pulling them apart by
their poles
1
,
6
.
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
6
is a
mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is turned
on. This coupling can cause severe injury if contacted while the
powerhead isoperating.
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 causeinjury.
WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the tool. Damage or personal
injury couldresult.
1
String trimmer pole
2
Guard
3
Spool housing
Intended Use
Your string trimmer atachment has been designed to be used
with your powerhead. This string trimmer hasbeen
designed for professional trimmingapplications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• 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 thisproduct.
NOTE: A double shoulder harness is required if the mass of the
tool and battery pack exceed 7.5 kg.