DeWalt DCMPH566 - Pre-Operation Checks; Operator Readiness and Gear; Operating the Hedge Trimmer; Safe Operating Practices

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ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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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.
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
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On/Off trigger
2
Lock-off lever
3
Handle
4
Auxiliary handle
5
Motor housing
6
Battery pack
7
Battery release button
8
Threaded sleeve
9
Threaded pole
10
Strap mount
11
Trimmer blade
12
Pivoting trimmer head
13
Trimmer head lock-off button
14
Trimmer head handle
Intended Use
Your DeWALT, DCMPH566 hedge trimmer has been designed for
professional landscapingapplications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
This hedge trimmer is a professional powertool.
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.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2019 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Wear headprotection.
Wear protectivegloves.
Wear slip-resistantfootwear.
Beware of fallingobjects.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high
humidity or leave outdoors while it israining.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from thetool.
Keep bystandersaway.
Keep hands away fromblade.
Electrocution hazard. Keep at least 10 m away
from overheadlines.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed
soundpower.
NOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included
with N models. Battery packs and chargers are not included with
NT models. Bmodels include Bluetooth® batterypacks.
NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by
DeWALT is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respectiveowners.
• 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.