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English

96

15

m/49

ft

Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound 

power.

Date Code Position (Fig. U)

The date code 

 45 

 which also includes

 

the year of 

manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:

2016 XX XX

Year of Manufacture

Description (Fig. A)

 

WARNING: 

Never modify the power tool or any part of 

it. Damage or personal injury could result.

Variable speed trigger

Lock-off lever 

Lock-off tab

Handle

Speed control switch

Auxiliary handle

Motor housing

Trimmer pole

Strap mount

10 

Strap

11 

Guard

12 

Spool housing

13 

Battery housing

14 

Battery pack

15 

Battery release button

16 

Brush cutter blade

17 

Nut wrench

18 

Blade cover

Intended Use

Your

 

string trimmer / brush cutter 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.

•  Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this 

manual prior to operation.

Markings on Tool

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:

Read instruction manual before use.

Wear ear protection.

Wear eye protection.

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15

m/49

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Do not expose the tool to rain or high 

humidity or leave outdoors while it is 

raining.

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15

m/49

ft

Switch the tool off. Before performing 

any maintenance on the tool, remove the 

battery from the tool.

Wear head protection.

Wear slip-resistant footwear.

Wear slip-resistant gloves.

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15

m/49

ft

Keep people and animals at least 15 m 

away from the work area.

Do not use circular metal blades.

Beware of thrown objects.

Beware of blade thrust.

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15

m/49

ft

Keep bystanders away.

Summary of Contents for DCM571

Page 1: ...DCM571 ...

Page 2: ...B Copyright DeWALT English original instructions 4 ...

Page 3: ...1 Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D 14 13 15 14 Figure E 19 17 16 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 7 5 6 3 2 1 12 4 18 ...

Page 4: ...2 Figure F Figure H Figure G Figure I Figure J Figure K Figure L Figure M 27 21 20 22 29 28 33 16 31 32 17 30 35 34 25 26 21 20 22 24 23 46 ...

Page 5: ...3 Figure N Figure P Figure O Figure R 610 mm Figure S Figure Q Figure T Figure U 38 36 40 41 39 43 37 42 45 44 ...

Page 6: ...his information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 50636 and may be used to compare one tool with another It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool However if the tool is used for different applications with different accessories or poorly maintained the ...

Page 7: ...e injury NOTICE Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which if not avoided may result in property damage Denotes risk of electric shock Denotes risk of fire SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using mains powered appliances basic safety precautions including the following should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock personal injury and material damage WARNING When...

Page 8: ...ision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance b Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning c Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light d Never operate the machine with damaged guards or shields or without ...

Page 9: ...bsolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire electric shock or electrocution Residual Risks To ensure you have good footing on slopes do not overreach Keep your balance at all times Always walk do not run Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings These risks can arise from misuse prolonged us...

Page 10: ...rew head diameter of 7 9 mm screwed into wood to an optimal depth leaving approximately 5 5 mm of the screw exposed Align the slots on the back of the charger with the exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots Charger Cleaning Instructions WARNING Shock hazard Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a D...

Page 11: ...urate at the time the document was created However no warranty expressed or implied is given It is the buyer s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with the applicable regulations cloth or soft non metallic brush Do not use water or any cleaning solutions Never let any liquid get inside the tool never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid Battery Packs Important Safety Instruct...

Page 12: ...108V two 54V batteries product it will operate as a 54V battery Transport Mode When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLTTM battery the battery is in Transport mode Keep the cap for shipping When in Transport mode strings of cells are electrically disconnected within the pack resulting in 3 batteries with a lower Watt hour Wh rating as compared to 1 battery with a higher Watt hour rating This increa...

Page 13: ...s 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 a...

Page 14: ...to the handle 4 Tighten the handle bolts with the wrench 17 Ensure the handle is securely attached If adjustment is necessary loosen the handle bolts and slide the auxiliary handle up or down the trimmer pole Then retighten the bolts ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments or removing ins...

Page 15: ...y adjustments or removing installing attachments or accessories WARNING The use of any accessory not recommended by DeWALT for use with this appliance could be hazardous Replacing guard Fig M 1 Remove the spool housing 12 as described in the Removing the spool housing section 2 Remove the 4 guard screws 25 shown in figure L 3 Lift the guard off at an angle as shown in figure M 4 Install the new gu...

Page 16: ...eWALT on this trimmer Serious injury or product damage may result Use DeWALT replacement line Model No DT20650 2mm DT20651 2mm DT20652 2 5mm For optimal performance use Dewalt DT20650 51 DeWALT DT20652 can also be use but may degrade runtime of the trimmer Using any other line with the trimmer can degrade performance and or cause damage to the trimmer Use DeWALT replacement blades Model No DT20653...

Page 17: ...ording to local provisions Further information is available at www 2helpU com Rechargeable Battery Pack This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done before At the end of its technical life discard it with due care for our environment Run the battery pack down completely then remove it from the tool Li Ion cells are recyclabl...

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