DeWalt DCMWP234 - Operation Modes and Setup; Mulching Mode Setup; Side Discharge Mode Setup; Proper Hand Position

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ENGLISH
Installing and Removing the Battery Packs
(Fig.S)

DANGER: MAKE CERTAIN THE SAFETY KEY IS
REMOVED TO PREVENT ACTUATION BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLINGBATTERIES.
This mower is designed to operate on two battery packs
of equal capacity. The mower will not operate on a single
battery pack, and If using different capacity battery packs, the
smaller capacity battery pack, when depleted, will cause the
unit to turn off.
The mower will turn off and the overheat indicator
13
will
blink if the battery pack reaches the high temperature limit,
which can be caused by cutting heavy grass. If this occurs,
allow the battery pack to cool and then resume cutting with
the mower deck set higher.
NOTE: For best results, make sure the battery packs are
fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Packs
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
19
up to expose the
battery port
38
.
2. Slide a battery pack
26
into the battery port
38
until
an audible click is heard (Fig. S). Repeat for the second
battery pack
26
.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFOREOPERATING YOUR MOWER
Refer to Fig. A at the beginning of this manual for a complete
list ofcomponents. Save this manual for futurereference.

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the
mower in mulching mode if the rear door is not closed
under spring tension as serious injury could result. Take
your mower to the nearest service center forrepair.

DANGER: Do not operate mower unless handle is
locked intoposition.

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never operate the
mower in bagging mode unless the bag lugs on the
grass collection bag are seated properly on the mower
and the rear door rests firmly against the top of the
grass collection bag as serious injury couldresult.

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the
mower in side discharge mode unless the rear side
discharge chute is properly installed with the rear door
cover resting firmly against it.

WARNING: Let the mower work at its own pace. Do
notoverload.
DCMWP234
Proper hand position requires both hands grasping the main
handle
4
and bail handle
8
as shown in Fig. Q.
DCMWSP256
Proper hand position requires both hands grasping the main
handle
4
and bail handle
8
together when not in self-propel
mode; and both hands grasping the main handle, bail handle,
and self drive lever
9
together when in self-propel mode as
shown in Fig. R.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.Q, R)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION

DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the safety key and
battery packs before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Adjusting Mower Height (Fig. P)
The height of cut is adjusted by the cut height adjust lever
20
.
NOTE: If you are not sure which height to mow at, begin
mowing with the cut height adjustment lever
20
positioned
at the highest setting and adjust height down as needed for
your application.
To Set the Height of Cut
1. Pull the cut height adjustment lever
20
out of the
locking notch
37
.
2. Move the cut height adjustment lever
20
towards the
rear of the mower to raise the height ofcut.
3. Move the cut height adjustment lever
20
towards the
front of the mower to lower the height ofcut.
4. Push the cut height adjustment lever
20
into one of the
lockingnotches
37
.
Side Discharge (Fig.O)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
batterypacks.
1. To operate mower in side discharge mode, remove the
grass collection bag
22
.
NOTE: If installed, remove the mulching plug
24
.
2. Lift the rear door cover
21
and hook side discharge
chute
25
onto themower as shown in Fig. O.
3. Release the rear door cover
21
and ensure the
side discharge chute
25
is secured in place before
operating the mower.
Mulching (Fig.N)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
batterypacks.
1. To operate mower in mulching mode, remove the grass
collection bag
22
or side discharge chute
25
.
2. Lift the rear door cover
21
and slide the mulching
plug
24
fully into the mower.
3. Ensure the pins
35
on the mulching plug
24
engage
the slots
36
on the mower as shown in Fig. N.
4. Be sure rear door cover
21
isclosed.