DeWalt DCM561 - Package Contents and Product Description; Tool Components and Box Contents; Intended Use and Electrical Safety; Approved Applications and Electrical Precautions

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concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
 • Theapplianceisonlytobeusedwiththepower
supply unit provided with the appliance
Electrical Safety
The appliance has been designed for one voltage
only. Always check that the battery pack voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Also make sure that the voltage of your charger
corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D
e
WALT charger is double
insulated in accordance with EN60335;
therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
DeWALT
service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
 • Safelydisposeoftheoldplug.
 • Connectthebrownleadtotheliveterminalin
the plug.
 • Connecttheblueleadtotheneutralterminal.
WARNING: No connection is to
be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of your charger
(see Technical Data). The minimum conductor size
is 1 mm
2
; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
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.
Do not incinerate the battery pack.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 String trimmer
1 Battery
1 Charger
1 Instruction manual
 • Checkfordamagetothetool,partsor
accessories which may have occurred
during transport.
 • Takethetimetothoroughlyreadand
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fig. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the
power tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
a. Variable speed trigger
b. Lock-off lever
c. Speed control switch
d. Auxiliary handle
e. Motor housing
f. Trimmer pole
g. Guard
h. Spool housing
i. Battery housing
j. Battery pack
k. Battery release button
l. Handle
INTENDED USE
Your string trimmer has been designed for
professional trimming applications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
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appliancecanbeusedbychildrenaged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction