DeWalt DCM5713, Original Instructions Manual

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EngLIsh
Reloading the Cutting Line (Fig. G, H)
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.
CAUTION:
Use only D
e
WALT replacement
spools and line. Using any other manufacturer's line
can reduce performance, damage the trimmer or cause
personal injury.
Your trimmer uses 2.032 mm diameter line, however a
2.413 mm line may be used as long as it is spiral-shaped
with smooth, round edges, but may reduce runtime of
the trimmer.
CAUTION:
To avoid appliance damage, if the
cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off
so that it just reaches the blade.
Use only D
e
WALT replacement line.
1. Remove battery.
2. Cut a max of 8 m length of trimmer line.
3. Align spool housing eyelets
21 with the arrow 22 on the
spool head 23 as shown in Figure G.
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 Figure G.
5. Secure the spool cap
24
from moving with one hand.
Using your other hand, wind the string onto the spool by
rotating the spool head
23
counter clockwise as shown in
Figure H. Continue winding until 127 mm of string remain
on each side of the spool housing.
MAINTENANCE
Your D
e
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
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.
1. Keep the air intake slots 25 , shown in Figure I, clean to
avoid overheating.
2. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your line in
top condition, store spare line in a plastic, sealable bag with
a tablespoon of water.
3. Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a
damp rag.
4. 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 a file.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. A, J, K, L)
1. Rotate the spool housing 11 until the hole 26 in the
spindle plate aligns with notch 27 in the guard. Insert a
screwdriver through the notch and into the hole, to prevent
the spindle from turning.
2. Unscrew and remove the spool housing by turning the
spool head clockwise (Fig. J).
nOTE: Do not try to remove the spool housing by turning
the spool cap 24 .
3. Align the spindle plate hole and notch 27 , insert a
screwdriver back into the hole and thread the new spool
housing counterclockwise. Securely tighten the new spool
onto the bolt
28
protruding from the trimmer.
Replacing Guard (Fig. L, M)
WARNING:
Never operate appliance
without guard firmly in place. Damage or personal injury
could result.
1. Remove the spool housing as described in the Replacing
the Spool Housing section.
2. Remove the 4 guard screws
29
shown in Figure L.
3. Lift the guard off at an angle as shown in Figure M.
4. To attached a new guard, slide the tab
30 of the new guard
under the lip 31 of the motor housing 6 , then lower the
back of the guard into place as shown in Figure M.
5. Replace and securely tighten the 4 guard screws 29 .
6. Replace the spool housing as described in the Replacing
the Spool Housing section.
WARNING:
Never operate appliance without
guard firmly in place.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of the
main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting
in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection
and approved dust mask when performing this procedure.