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Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear eyeprotection.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 String trimmer
1 Battery (DCB184-XJ)
1 Charger (DCB118-XJ)
1 Instruction manual
NOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included
with N models. Battery packs and chargers are not included with
NT models. Bmodels include Bluetooth® batterypacks.
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 respectiveowners.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Battery Type
The DCMST561 operates on a 18 volt battery pack.
These battery packs may be used: DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185, DCB187, DCB189,
DCB546, DCB547, DCB548. Refer to Technical Data for
moreinformation.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
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 foredging.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• 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 thisproduct.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
18
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2019 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Only for indoor use.
Discard the battery pack with due care for the
environment.
Charge DeWALT battery packs only with designated
DeWALT chargers. Charging battery packs other
than the designated DeWALT batteries with a
DeWALT charger may make them burst or lead to
other dangerous situations.
Do not incinerate the battery pack.
USE (without transport cap). Example: Wh rating
indicates 108 Wh (1 battery with 108 Wh).
TRANSPORT (with built-in transport cap). Example:
Wh rating indicates 3 x 36 Wh (3batteries of 36 Wh).
Wear earprotection.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high
humidity or leave outdoors while it israining.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from thetool.
Keep bystandersaway.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed
soundpower.