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• The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over
time. It is recommended you periodically touch‑up the
sharpness of the blade with a file.
Cleaning
WARNING:
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:
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:
than those offered by D
WALT, have not been tested with
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this product, use of such accessories with this tool could
be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
recommended 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
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Replacement Accessories
WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn appliance off and remove
battery before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
WARNING:
recommended by D
WALT for use with this appliance could
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be hazardous.
WARNING:
accessory or attachment other than those recommended by
D
WALT on this trimmer. Serious injury or product damage
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may result.
Use D
WALT replacement line Model No. DWO1DT801
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or DWO1DT802.
When replacing the line, use only 0.080" (2.0 mm)
diameter line (Model No. DWO1DT801 or DWO1DT802 are
recommended). Other sizes may degrade performance or
cause damage to the trimmer.
Reloading the Cutting Line (Fig. K–M)
WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
CAUTION:
spools and line. Using any other manufacturer's line
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Blow dirt and dust out of all
Never use solvents or other
Since accessories, other
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To reduce the risk of
The use of any accessory not
Do not use any blades, or any
To reduce the risk of
Use only D
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can reduce performance, damage the trimmer or cause
personal injury.
Your trimmer uses 0.080" (2.0 mm) diameter line that is
spiral-shaped with smooth round edges. Do not use other size
lines. This can degrade performance, causing damage to the
unit or injury.
CAUTION:
the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it
off so that it just reaches the blade.
Use only D
WALT replacement line.
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1. Remove battery.
2. Cut a max of 20' (6 m) length of 0.080" (2.0 mm)
trimmer line.
3. Align spool housing eyelets
the spool grip cover
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as shown in Fig. K.
4. Thread one end of the trimmer line through an eyelet.
Guide the line through to the second eyelet and continue to
pull the line through until there are equal lengths of string
on each side of the spool housing as shown in Fig. L.
5. Secure the spool cap from moving with one hand. Using
your other hand, wind the string onto the spool by rotating
the spool grip cover counterclockwise. Continue winding
until 5" (130 mm) of string remain on each side of the
spool housing.
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. A, N)
1. Rotate the spool housing
spindle plate aligns with notch
Insert a screwdriver through the notch and into the hole, to
prevent the spindle from turning.
2. Unscrew and remove the spool housing by turning the
spool grip cover
clockwise.
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nOTE: Do not try to remove the spool by turning the spool
housing
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3. Remove spindle plate
Remove any dirt and grass from the motor housing and
spindle plate.
4. Install spindle plate
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double D shaped retaining nut on the spindle sits inside the
base of the spindle plate.
5. Align the spindle plate hole and notch, insert a
screwdriver back into the hole and thread the new spool
housing counterclockwise. Securely tighten the new spool
housing onto the spindle
Replacing Guard (Fig. O)
An extended coverage guard is available (sold separately)
for extra coverage if desired. Use D
guard Part Number N890579.
WARNING:
without guard firmly in place.
1. Remove the 2 guard screws
2. Attach the new guard as described in the Attaching
Guard section.
Folding for Storage or Transportation (Fig. A, B, P)
The string trimmer can be folded for storage or
transportation. To put the string trimmer in the folded
position, please refer to Extending and Folding the Pole.
To avoid appliance damage, if
with the arrow
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until the hole
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in the motor housing.
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before installing a new spool.
onto the spindle
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, so the
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Never operate appliance
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on
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in the