DeWalt XR LI-ION DCMASST1 - Product Description and Assembly Procedures; Intended Use and Component Assembly; Operation and Handling Guidelines; Operating Instructions and Grip

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Trimming (Fig. D–F)
With the string trimmer on, angle it and swing side to side as
shown in Fig.D, E.
Maintain a minimum distance of 610mm between the guard
and your feet as shown in Fig.F.
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WARNING: Keep the rotating string roughly parallel with
the ground (tilted no more than 30°). This trimmer is not
an edger. DO NOT TILT the trimmer so that the string is
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WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.
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WARNING: Do not use the pole as a grippingsurface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
22
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
23
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, K)
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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
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
Assembling the Guard (Fig. C)
1. Slide the guard
2
into place as shown in Fig.C.
2. Secure with the guard screws and washers
10
and washers,
tightensecurely.
Assembling the String Trimmer Attachment
to the Powerhead (Fig. A, B)
1. When installing the string trimmer attachment
1
into the
upper powerhead pole
6
, align the latching button
7
with
the hole
8
as shown in Fig. B.
2. Turn the knob
5
clockwise to lock attachment to upper
powerheadpole. When properly assembled, it should look
like Fig. B. If it does not, do not use, disassemble and re‑align
the pole saw attachment
1
so the latching button
7
engages the hole
8
.
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WARNING: Always check to make sure that the knobs
are completely secured in place. If the knobs are not
completely secured it could result in the assemblies
becoming disconnected creating a hazardous condition.
Powerhead (Fig. B)
( sold separately)
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WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all manufacturer's safety
instructions and other information contained in
manufacturer'smanual.
• Never apply power without an attachment being
properly mounted to thepowerhead.
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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, or prior to
cleaning. An accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Your string trimmer is designed such that the powerhead can
separate from the string trimmer attachment by turning the
knob
5
counterclockwise and gently pulling them apart by
their poles
1
,
6
.
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
6
is a
mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is turned
on. This coupling can cause severe injury if contacted while the
powerhead isoperating.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
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WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the tool. Damage or personal
injury couldresult.
1
String trimmer pole
2
Guard
3
Spool housing
Intended Use
Your string trimmer atachment has been designed to be used
with your powerhead. This string trimmer hasbeen
designed for professional trimmingapplications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
NOTE: A double shoulder harness is required if the mass of the
tool and battery pack exceed 7.5 kg.