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Brush Cutting (Fig. F, G)
With the brush cutter on, angle it and swing side to side as
shown in Fig.F.
Maintain a minimum distance of 24" (610mm) between the
guard and your feet as shown in Fig.G.

WARNING: Keep the rotating blade roughly parallel with
the ground (tilted no more than 30°). This trimmer is not
an edger. DO NOT TILT the brush cutter so that the blade
is spinning near a right angle to the ground. Flying debris
can cause seriousinjury.
Helpful Cutting Tips
• Use the tip of the blade to do the cutting; do not force tool
head into uncutgrass.

WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.

WARNING: Do not use the pole as a grippingsurface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
13
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
14
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, E)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.

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.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap
(Fig. E)

WARNING: The shoulder strap should only be slung over
one shoulder and not across thebody.

WARNING: Use of a shoulder strap
10
is required while
using thistool.
Attach the strap to the tool as shown in Fig. E and adjust for
proper balance and support.
1. Attach the strap mount.
2. Snap the shoulder strap latch 
12
onto the strap
mount
11
located on the unit, just in front of the ON/OFF
trigger as shown in Fig.E. Adjust the strap so it fits over
yourshoulder and provides proper balance andsupport.
Assembling the Brush Cutter Attachment to
the Powerhead (Fig. A, B)
1. When installing the brush cutter attachment
1
into the
upper powerhead pole
7
, align the latching button
8
with
the main hole
9
as shown in Fig. B.
2. Lock the knob
6
.
3. When properly assembled, it should look like Fig. B.
Powerhead (Fig. B)
(DCMAS5713 sold separately)

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all manufacturer's safety
instructions and other information contained in
manufacturer'smanual.
• Never apply power without an attachment being
properly mounted to thepowerhead.

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.
Your attachment is designed such that the powerhead can
separate from the brush cutter attachment by releasing the
knob
6
and gently pulling them apart by their poles
1
,
7
.
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
7
is a
mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is turned
on. This coupling can cause severe injury if contacted while the
powerhead isoperating.
NOTE: DO NOT operate the brush cutter attachment WITHOUT
the barrier properly assembled to the powerhead pole.
NOTE: A double shoulder harness is required if the mass of the
tool and battery pack exceed 7.5kg.
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.

WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.