DeWalt DCMST561 - Cleaning Instructions; Reloading the Cutting Line; Replacing the Spool Assembly

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Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig.A, N)
1. Rotate the spool housing
10
until the hole
31
in the
spindle plate aligns with notch
22
in the motor housing.
Insert a screwdriver through the notch and into the hole, to
prevent the spindle fromturning.
2. Unscrew and remove the spool housing by turning the
spool grip cover
29
clockwise.
NOTE: Do not try to remove the spool housing by turning
the spool housing
10
.
3. Remove spindle plate
28
before installing a new spool.
Remove any dirt and grass from the motor housing and
spindleplate.
4. Install spindle plate
28
onto the spindle
25
, so the double
D shaped retaining nut on the spindle sits inside the base of
the spindleplate.
5. Align the spindle plate hole and notch, insert a screwdriver
back into the hole and thread the new spool housing
counterclockwise. Securely tighten the new spool housing
onto the spindle
25
.
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental start-
up can causeinjury.

CAUTION:Use only DeWALT replacement spools
and line. Using any other manufacturer's line can
reduce performance, damage the trimmer or cause
personalinjury.
Your trimmer uses 2.0mm diameter line that is spiral-
shaped with smooth round edges. Do not use other size
lines. This can degrade performance, cause damage to the
unit orinjury.

CAUTION: To avoid appliance damage, if the cutting line
protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so that it
just reaches theblade.
Use only DeWALT replacementline.
1. Removebattery.
2. Cut a max of 6 m length of of 2.0mm trimmerline.
3. Align spool housing eyelets
26
with the arrow
27
on the
spool grip cover
29
as shown in FigureK.
4. Thread one end of the trimmer line through an eyelet. Guide
the line through to the second eyelet and continue to pull
the line through until there are equal lengths of string on
each side of the spool housing as shown in FigureL.
5. Secure the spool cap from moving with one hand. Using
your other hand, wind the string onto the spool by
rotating the spool grip cover counterclockwise. Continue
winding until 130mm of string remain on each side of the
spoolhousing.
Replacing Guard (Fig.O)

WARNING: Never operate appliance without guard firmly
inplace.
1. Remove the four guard screws
21
.
2. Attach the new guard as described in the Attaching
Guardsection.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn appliance off and remove battery before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments oraccessories.

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended
by DeWALT for use with this appliance could behazardous.

WARNING: Do not use any blades, or any accessory or
attachment other than those recommended by DeWALT
on this trimmer. Serious injury or product damage
mayresult.
Use DeWALT replacement line Model No. DWO1DT801
orDWO1DT802.
When replacing the line, use only 2.0mm diameter line (Model
No. DT20650 & DT20651 are is recommended). Other sizes may
degrade performance or cause damage to thetrimmer.
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.
• The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over
time. It is recommended you periodically touch-up the
sharpness of the blade with afile.The line cutter on the edge
of the guard can dull over time. It is recommended you
periodically touch-up the sharpness of the blade with afile.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING: Electrical shock and mechanical hazard.
Disconnect the electrical appliance from the power source
beforecleaning.

WARNING: To ensure safe and efficient operation,
always keep the electrical appliance and the ventilation
slotsclean.

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.
Ventilation slots can be cleaned using a dry, soft non-metallic
brush and/or a suitable vacuum cleaner. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions. Wear approved eye protection and an
approved dustmask.
Reloading the Cutting Line (Fig.K–M)

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, when