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Folding for Storage or Transportation (Fig.A, B, 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 thePole.
Replacing Guard (Fig.O)
An extended coverage guard is available (soldseparately)
for extra coverage if desired.Use DeWALT replacement
guard Part NumberN890579.
WARNING: Never operate appliance
without guard firmly inplace.
1. Remove the 2guard screws
19
.
2. Attach the new guard as described in the Attaching
Guardsection.
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig.A, N)
1. Rotate the spool housing
10
until the hole
27
in the
spindle plate aligns with notch
28
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
25
clockwise.
NOTE: Do not try to remove the spool by turning the spool
housing
24
.
3. Remove spindle plate
30
before installing a new spool.
Remove any dirt and grass from the motor housing and
spindleplate.
4. Install spindle plate
30
onto the spindle
29
, 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
29
.
Reloading the Cutting Line (Fig.K–M)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental start-up
can causeinjury.
CAUTION:Use only DeWALT replacement
spools and line. Using any other manufacturer's line
Replacement Accessories
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn appliance off and remove
battery before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments oraccessories.
WARNING: The use of any accessory not
recommended by DeWALT for use with this appliance could
behazardous.
WARNING: Do not use any blades, or any
accessory or attachment other than those recommended by
DeWALT on this trimmer. Serious injury or product damage
mayresult.
Use DeWALT replacement line Model No. DWO1DT801
orDWO1DT802.
When replacing the line, use only 0.080" (2.0 mm)
diameter line (Model No. DWO1DT801 or DWO1DT802 are
recommended). Other sizes may degrade performance or
cause damage to thetrimmer.
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.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all
air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize
the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performingthisprocedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water
and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
• The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over
time. It is recommended you periodically touch‑up the
sharpness of the blade with afile.
can reduce performance, damage the trimmer or cause
personalinjury.
Your trimmer uses 0.080" (2.0 mm) diameter line that is
spiral-shaped with smooth round edges. Do not use other size
lines. This can degrade performance, causing damage to the
unit orinjury.
CAUTION: To avoid appliance damage, if
the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it
off so that it just reaches theblade.
Use only DeWALT replacementline.
1. Removebattery.
2. Cut a max of 20' (6 m) length of 0.080" (2.0mm)
trimmerline.
3. Align spool housing eyelets
22
with the arrow
23
on
the spool grip cover
25
as shown in Fig.K.
4. Thread one end of the trimmer line through an eyelet.
Guide the line through to the second eyelet and continue to
pull the line through until there are equal lengths of string
on each side of the spool housing as shown in Fig.L.
5. Secure the spool cap from moving with one hand. Using
your other hand, wind the string onto the spool by rotating
the spool grip cover counterclockwise. Continue winding
until 5" (130mm) of string remain on each side of the
spoolhousing.