DeWalt DCMST561 - Product Assembly and Operation; Intended Use and Safety Notes; Installing and Removing Battery Pack; Extending and Folding the Pole

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Extending and Folding the Pole (Fig.A,C,P)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the
unit while folded. The unit must be fully extended and the
pole clasp secured before the battery is inserted. Remove
battery before folding the unit. Fold unit completely until
it locks inplace.
1. To lock pole into straight use position, first ensure battery
has been removed. Then flip up the locking lever
6
rotate
pole latch
7
forward and place the pole clasp
8
over the
clasp catch
20
. Rotate the pole latch
7
backwards until it
locks securely into position. Check the locking lever to make
sure it is properly locked inplace.
2. To fold the pole for storage or transportation, first ensure
battery has been removed. Then flip up the locking
lever 
6
, rotate pole latch 
7
forward and l ift the pole
clasp
8
up and over the clasp catch
20
. Fold the pole
completely until the guard
9
securely locks into place over
the rear of the battery housing
11
.
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig.A, D)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
4
on top of the handle base
23
so the upper trimmer pole
15
is betweenthem.
2. Hold the auxiliary handle in place and slide the handle
bolts
24
into the handle from the top, threading them into
the handlebase.
3. Tighten the handle bolts with the supplied hex wrench .
Ensure the handle is securelyattached.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
12
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
12
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle 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
13
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
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
19
. 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.
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.
Description (Fig.A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Variable speed trigger
2
Lock-off button
3
Speed control switch
4
Auxiliary handle
5
Motor housing
6
Locking lever
7
Pole latch
8
Pole clasp
9
Guard
10
Spool housing
11
Battery housing
12
Battery pack
13
Battery release button
14
Handle
15
Upper pole
16
Lower pole
17
Lower pole clamp
Intended Use
This string trimmer is designed for professional trimming
applications. This product is not an edger and is not intended to
be used foredging.
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.
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.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed
soundpower.
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
The production date code
18
consists of a 4-digit year followed
by a 2-digit week and is extended by a 2-digit factorycode.