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Replacement Accessories
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig.A, N)
1.  Rotate the spool housing 
10
 until the hole
31
 in 
the spindle plate aligns with notch 
32
 in the motor 
housing. Insert a screwdriver through the notch and into 
the hole, to prevent the spindle fromturning.
2.  Unscrew and remove the spool housing by turning the 
spool grip cover 
29
 clockwise. 
NOTE: Do not try to remove the spool by turning the 
spool housing 
28
 .
3.  Remove spindle plate 
 34 
 before installing a new spool. 
Remove any dirt and grass from the motor housing and 
spindleplate.
4.  Install spindle plate 
 34 
 onto the spindle
33
, so the 
double D shaped retaining nut on the spindle sits inside 
the base of the spindleplate.
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 
 33 
.
Fig.N
33
29
28
32
30
34
Replacing Guard (Fig. O) 
An extended coverage guard is available (sold separately) 
for extra coverage if desired. Use DeWALT replacement 
guard Part NumberN496261.
 
WARNING: Never operate appliance 
without guard firmly inplace.
1.  Remove the 2 guard screws 
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.
2.  Attach the new guard as described in the Attaching 
Guardsection.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable. There are 
no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
 
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY 
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment 
(including brush inspection and replacement, when 
applicable) should be performed by a DeWALT factory 
service center or a 
DeWALT authorized service center. 
Always use identical replacementparts.
Fig.O
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Folding for Storage or Transportation (Fig. P)
The string trimmer can be folded for storage or 
transportation. To put the string trimmer in the folded 
position, please refer to Extending and Folding the Pole.
Fig.P
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 thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are 
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized 
service center. If you need assistance in locating any 
accessory, please contact 
DeWALT call 1-800-4-DeWALT 
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
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