DeWalt DCMHT563P1 - Description (Fig. A); Assembly and Adjustments; Operation

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ENGLISH
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
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Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity
or leave outdoors while it israining.
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Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from thetool.
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Keep people and animals at least 6 m away
from the workarea.
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Keep bystandersaway.
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(A)
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed soundpower.
Date Code Position (Fig.L)
The date code
12
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2019 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Trigger switch
2
Lock-off switch
3
Switch handle
4
Blade guard
5
Bail handle
6
Blade
7
Sheath
8
Battery housing
9
Battery pack
10
Battery release button
Intended Use
Your hedge 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 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.
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.
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WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
Inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
9
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the ToolHandle
1. Align the battery pack
9
with the rails inside the tool's
battery housing
8
.
2. Slide it into the hedge trimmer until the battery pack is
firmly seated in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock
snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
10
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of thetool.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig.E)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
11
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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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.