Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
nOtE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack
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(Fig. C).
2. Slide it into the tool until the battery pack is firmly seated
and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
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out of the tool handle (Fig. D).
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. E)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
e
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
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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.
Assembly
Removing spool housing (Fig. A, F, G)
1. Insert a screwdriver through the hole
trimmer drive washer (small)
the motor housing
as shown in figure F.
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2. Turn the spool housing
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3. Remove the spool housing and the drive washer from
the trimmer.
Attaching guard (Fig. A, H, I)
WARNING: Never operate appliance without guard firmly
in place. Damage or personal injury could result.
1. Remove the spool housing
Removing the spool housing section.
2. To attached the guard, slide the tab
the lip
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of the motor housing
the guard into place as shown in figure H.
3. Replace and securely tighten the 4 guard screws
the wrench
17
as shown in figure I.
4. Replace the spool housing as described in the Attaching
Spool Housing section below.
Attaching spool housing (Fig A, I, J)
1. Slide the string trimmer drive washer (small)
the the bolt
26
protruding from the trimmer so that its hole
21
lines up with the hole
14
is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool
and firmly pull the battery pack
21
in the string
20
and into the hole
22
in
clockwise as shown in figure G.
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as described in the
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of the guard under
7
, then lower the back of
with
25
down over
20
22
in the motor housing
7
.
2. Rotate the washer and motor housing until their holes line
up with the notch
27
in the guard
3. Insert a screwdriver through the three holes, thread the
spool housing counterclockwise, and securely tighten onto
the bolt.
Attaching blade (Fig. A, K)
WARNING: Risk of injury. Brush cutter blade has sharp
edges. Wear gloves when handling blade.
1. Remove the spool housing
washer (small)
20
as described in the Removing the spool
housing section.
2. Slide the brush cutter drive washer (large)
the the bolt
26
protruding from the trimmer so that its hole
29
lines up with the hole
3. Slide the brush cutter blade
so that the inner, non-cutting edge
hole of the drive washer. This will allow for easier and safer
removal of the blade later.
4. Slide the brush cutter clamp washer
so that the wider side is flat against the blade.
5. Screw the brush cutter nut
wrench
17
. Ensure the nut is securely tightened.
6. Slide the cotter pin
fully through the hole in the bolt.
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Attaching auxiliary handle (Fig. A, L)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
6
pole
8
above the label placed in the middle fo the pole.
2. Slide the bracket
of the auxiliary handle into the bottom
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of the handle.
3. Thread the handle bolts
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the handle.
4. Tighten the handle bolts with the wrench
handle is securely attached.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the handle bolts and slide the
auxiliary handle up or down the trimmer pole. Then, retighten
the bolts.
Replacing guard (Fig. I, M)
1. Remove the spool housing
Removing the spool housing section.
2. Remove the 4 guard screws
3. Lift the guard off at an angle as shown in figure M.
4. Install the new guard as described in the Attaching
guard section.
Attaching strap (Fig. A)
Hook the strap
to the strap mount
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one shoulder for extra support while using the trimmer or
brush cutter.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
EngLIsh
11
.
12
and the string trimmer drive
28
down over
22
in the motor housing
7
.
on top of drive washer
16
30
lines up with the
on top of the blade
31
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onto the bolt with the
onto the top of the trimmer
through the bracket and into
. Ensure the
17
12
as described in the
shown in figure I.
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and place strap on
9
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