DeWalt DCMWP500 - Operation; Optimum Runtime Suggestions; Maintenance; Optional Accessories

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Cut a piece of 38 mm x 89 mm timber
42
(about 61 cmlong)
to keep blades from turning when removing the blade
assemblybolt
43
.

WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection. Turn the
mower on its side. Be careful of sharp edges of blades.
1. Position the mower on its side, with two wheels flat on
theground.
2. Position the 38 mm x 89 mm timber
42
between the blade
assembly
47
and outer lip of deck as shown in Fig. X to
keep the blades from turning.
3. Unscrew and remove the blade assembly bolt
43
counterclockwise with a 14 mm (9/16") wrench
44
(not
included) as shownin Fig.X, Y.
4. Remove the keyed spacer
45
and blade assembly
47
from
the blade shaft
49
.
5. Secure the blade assembly
47
in a vise
34
as shown inFig. Z.
6. Unscrew the four blade nuts
51
counterclockwise
with a 14 mm (9/16") wrench
44
(not included) as
showninFig.Z. First unscrew the two blade nuts
51
for
blade 1
52
and remove blade 1. Then unscrew the two
blade nuts
51
for blade 2
53
and pull blade 2 from the
blade hub
48
.
NOTE: The mower blades
52
and
53
have keyed
mounting holes
55
permitting them to only be installed
onto the blade hub
48
in the correctorientation.
7. Examine all pieces for damage and replace ifnecessary.
8. Install sharpened or new blades onto the blade hub
48
as
shown in Fig.AA, BB.
9. Blade 2
53
is installed first, the bolt holes being aligned
with the outer blade studs
56
and keyed mounting
hole
55
on the blade hub
48
as shown in Fig. AA.
NOTE: Ensure the keyed mounting hole
55
engages the
key
57
on the blade hub
48
as shown in Fig.AA. The
key
57
should be proud of blade 2
53
.
10. Blade 1
52
is installed second, the bolt holes being aligned
with the inner blade studs
58
and keyed mounting hole
55
on the blade hub
48
as shown inFig.BB.
NOTE: Ensure the keyed mounting hole
55
engages
the key
57
on the blade hub
48
and sits flush as shown
inFig.BB.
NOTE: If blade 1
52
is not flush with the key
57
on the
blade hub
48
, then the blades have been mounted in the
incorrect order and must be reversed.
11. Thread the four blade nuts
51
onto the bladestuds
56
and
58
as shown in Fig. AA, BB. Hand tighten the four
blade nuts
51
.
NOTE: When replacing sharpened or new blades on blade
hub
48
make sure the bottom of the blade as marked
Grass Side will be facing the ground when the mower is
returned to its normal uprightposition.
12. Secure the blade assembly
47
in a vise
34
. Tighten the four
blade nuts
51
clockwise with a 14 mm (9/16") wrench
44
(not included). Torque the four blade nuts
51
to 18-27 Nm
(13-20ft-lbs).
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.
• Always release the bail handle to turn mower off, remove
safety key and battery pack when leaving it unattended
even for a short period oftime.
The following suggestions will help you to obtain
optimum runtime from your cordless mower:
• Slow down your cutting pace in areas where the grass is
especially long orthick.
• Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or
dew-soaked.
• Cut your lawn frequently, especially during high
growthperiods.
NOTE: It is recommended that your battery pack be recharged
after each use to prolong the battery pack life. Frequent charging
will not harm your battery pack, and will ensure that the battery
pack is fully charged and ready for its next use.
NOTE: Storing the battery pack not fully charged will
shortenitslife.
MAINTENANCE
This product has been designed to operate over a long period of
time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper care and regularcleaning.
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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.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Removing and Installing Blades
(Fig. X–DD)

DANGER: RISK OF INJURY. WHEN REASSEMBLING THE
BLADE SYSTEM, ENSURE EACH PART IS REINSTALLED
CORRECTLY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW. IMPROPER ASSEMBLY
OF THE BLADES OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BLADE SYSTEM
MAY CAUSE SERIOUSINJURY.
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DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off, remove safety key and battery
packs before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Replacement blades are available from your
nearest authorized servicecenter.
This mower requires
replacementblades: DT20902.