DeWalt DCMASBC1 User Manual

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Replacing the Cutting Blade (Fig. A, C, D)

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 DeWALT replacement blade Model No. DT20680. Other
sizes may 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
16
with the locking rod slot
17
and insert a screwdriver (not supplied) into the bushinghole.
Hold the screwdriver inposition.
2. While holding the screwdriver, remove the flange nut 
18
by turning it counterclockwise with a 13mm wrench (not
supplied) as shown in Fig.C.
3. Remove the blade spacer 
19
and the blade 
4
as shown
in Fig. C. Examine all pieces for damage and replace
ifnecessary.
Installing the New Cutting Blade
1. Install new blade
4
on shoulder of the blade cutter shaft
bushing
15
as shown in Fig.C.
2. Align the shaft bushing hole
16
with the locking rod slot
17
and insert a screwdriver into the bushinghole.
3. Hold the screwdriver inposition.
4. Install the blade spacer 
19
on the blade so that the wide
flat side faces theblade.
5. Install flange nut
18
with the flange against the blade
spacer
19
and securely tighten with a13mm wrench
(notsupplied).
6. Tighten nut counterclockwise against the blade while
holding the locking rod:
‑ If using a torque wrench and an 13mm socket tighten
to: 325‑335 in lb, 27‑ 28ft. lb, 37‑ 38Nm.
‑ Without a torque wrench, use a 13mm closed‑end or
socket wrench, turning the nut until the blade retainer is
snug against the shaft bushing. Ensure that the blade is
installed correctly, then rotate the nut an additional 1/4
to 1/2 turncounterclockwise.
7. Remove the screwdriver from the locking rod slot
17
.
Use a transport cover on the metal blades when transporting
and storing the brush cutterattachment.
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.
D
Cleaning
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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.
C
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
MAINTENANCE
Your 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 tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra blade wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
stringrapidly.
• In long growth, cut from the top down and do not exceed
12" (305mm)high.
• Keep brush cutter head tilted toward the area being cut; this
is the best cuttingarea.
• The brush cutter cuts best when passing the unit from the
left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at theoperator.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by theblade.

DeWalt DCMASBC1 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCMASBC1
Category	Brush Cutter
Language	English