DeWalt DCMWP500 - Assembly and Adjustments; Adjusting Mower Height; To Set the Height of Cut; Operation

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DCMWP500
Proper hand position requires both hands grasping the main
handle
4
and bail handle
8
as shown in Fig. Q.
DCMWSP550
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)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION
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DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the safety key and
battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
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
.
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 leve r
20
positioned at the highest
setting and adjust height down as needed for your application.
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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.
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WARNING: Let the mower work at its own pace. Do
notoverload.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. S)
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DANGER: MAKE CERTAIN THE SAFETY KEY IS
REMOVED TO PREVENT ACTUATION BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLINGBATTERY.
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 pack is fullycharged.
To Install Battery Pack
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).
NOTE: Ensure the battery pack is fully seated and fully
latched intoposition.
3. Close the battery port cover
19
. Ensure the battery port
cover is fully closed before startingmower.
To Remove Battery Pack
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
19
up to expose the
batteryport
38
.
2. Depress the battery release button
27
and pull the battery
pack
26
out ofbattery port.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. C)
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
62
. 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.
Safety Key (Fig. T)
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DANGER: Sharp moving blade. In order to prevent
accidental start-up or unauthorized use of your cordless
mower, a removable safety key has been incorporated into the
design of your mower. The mower will be completely disabled
when the safety key has been removed from themower.
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.
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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.
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DANGER: Do not operate mower unless handle is locked
intoposition.
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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.