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1. Attach the strap mount.
2. Snap the shoulder strap latch
mount
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located on the unit, just in front of the ON/
OFF trigger as shown in Fig. F. Adjust the strap so it
fits over your shoulder and provides proper balance
and support.
OPERATION
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. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)
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.
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 gripping surface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
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and one hand on the auxiliary handle
Brush Cutting (Fig. G, H)
With the brush cutter on, angle it and swing side to side as
shown in Fig. G.
Maintain a minimum distance of 24" (610 mm) between the
guard and your feet as shown in Fig. H.
WARNING: Keep the rotating blade roughly parallel
with the ground (tilted no more than 30 °). This trimmer
is not an edger. DO NOT TILT the brush cutter so that
the blade is spinning near a right angle to the ground.
Flying debris can cause serious injury.
Helpful Cutting Tips
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Use the tip of the blade to do the cutting; do not force
tool head into uncut grass.
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Wire and picket fences cause extra blade wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear string rapidly.
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In long growth, cut from the top down and do not
exceed 12" (305 mm) high.
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Keep brush cutter head tilted toward the area being cut;
this is the best cutting area.
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The brush cutter cuts best when passing the unit
from the left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at
the operator.
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Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the blade.
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onto the strap
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MAINTENANCE
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. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your D
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact D
WALT call 1‑800‑4‑D
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visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Replacing the Cutting Blade (Fig. A, D, E)
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.
When replacing the blade, use 8" (203 mm) diameter
blades. Use D
WALT replacement blade. Other sizes may
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degrade performance or cause damage to the brush
cutter attachment. DO nOT use toothed blades, such as saw
blades, with this product.
1. Remove battery.
2. Remove brush cutter attachment from the powerhead.
Reverse the steps under Assembling the Brush Cutter
Attachment to the Powerhead.
WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection. Turn
the brush cutter on its side. Be careful of sharp edges
of blade.
Removing the Cutting Blade
1. Align the shaft bushing hole
slot
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and insert a screwdriver (not supplied) into the
bushing hole. Hold the screwdriver in position.
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with the locking rod