DeWalt DCM561PBS - MAINTENANCE; Replacing Spool Housing (Fig. M, N); Replacing Guard (Fig. 0-Q)

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the spool head
25
anti-clockwise as shown in Figure K.
Continue winding until 127mm of string remain on each
side of the spoolhousing.
Replacement Accessories

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn appliance off and remove
battery before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.

WARNING: The use of any accessory not
recommended by D
e
WALT for use with this appliance
could behazardous.

WARNING: Do not use any blades, or any
accessory or attachment other than those recommended
by D
e
WALT on this trimmer. Serious injury or product
damage mayresult.
Use D
e
WALT replacement line Model No. DWO1DT801
orDWO1DT802.
• When replacing the line, use only 2.032 mm diameter line
(Model No. DWO1DT801 or DWO1DT802) is recommended.
For optimal performance, do not use 2.413 mm line. Other
sized may degrade performance and cause damage to
thetrimmer.
MAINTENANCE (FIG. L)
Your
DeWALT
power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regularcleaning.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn appliance off and remove
battery before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
1. Keep the air intake slots
27
, shown in FigureL, clean to
avoidoverheating.
2. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your line in
top condition, store spare line in a plastic, sealable bag with
a tablespoon ofwater.
3. Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a
damprag.
4. 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.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the
main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting
in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection
and approved dust mask 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 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.
Replacing Spool Housing (Fig. M, N)
1. Rotate the spool housing
10
until the hole
28
in the
spindle
29
lines up with notch
30
in the guard
9
. A third
hole in the motor housing
31
will be visible as shown in
FigureM. Insert screwdriver through each all three holes to
prevent the spool housing fromturning.
2. Turn the spool housing clockwise as shown in FigureN.
3. Insert a screwdriver back through the three holes
28
,
30
,
and
31
and thread the new spool housing anti-clockwise
and securely tighten onto the bolt
32
protruding from
thetrimmer.
Replacing Guard (Fig. O–Q)

WARNING: Never operate appliance without
guard firmly inplace.
1. Remove the spool housing as described in the Replacing
Spool Housingsection.
2. Remove the 4 guard screws
33
shown in FigureO.
3. Lift the guard off at an angle as shown in FigureP.
4. To attached a new guard, slide the tab
34
of the new guard
under the lip
35
of the motor housing
5
, then lower the
back of the guard into place as shown in FigureQ.
5. Replace and securely tighten the 4 guard screws
33
.
6. Replace the spool housing as described in the Replacing
Spool Housingsection.
Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than
those offered by
DeWALT
, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
DeWALT
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.