DeWalt DWOAS6PS, Instruction Manual

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10
Assembling Pole Saw Attachment to the
Powerhead (Fig. B)
WARNING: Sharp moving blade. To prevent accidental
operation, insure that battery is disconnected from the
handle and that the protective scabbard is in place on
Powerhead (Fig. B)
( D
e
WALT powerhead sold separately)
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this product
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in the powerhead and
attachment manuals.
• Never apply power without an attachment being
properly mounted to the powerhead.
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.
An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your attachment is designed such that the powerhead
can separate from the pole saw attachment by turning
the knob
13 counterclockwise, depressing the latching
button 18 and gently pulling them apart by their
poles 1 , 14 .
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
14
is a mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is
turned on. This coupling can cause injury if contacted while
the powerhead is operating.
nOTE: Ensure the attachment is fully engaged and the
knob is fully tightened before operating. Check for proper
engagement and tightness during use.
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/
installing attachments or accessories.
An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
WARNING:
Use only D
e
WALT battery packs
and chargers.
A
.................... Hot surface.
Do not touch.
................... Do not expose the
tool to rain or high
humidity or leave
outdoors while it
is raining.
................... Keep
bystanders away.
.................. Keep hands away
from blade.
.................. Electrocution
hazard. Keep
at least 30 ft.
(10 m) away from
overhead lines.
.................. Beware of
falling objects.
.................. Wear
head protection.
.................. Wear slip‑resistant
gloves.
.................. Wear slip‑resistant
footwear.
n
..................... avoid staring at
light
l
or AC............alternating current
Ah ....................... amp hours
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
BPM ....................beats per minute
V ......................... volts
min .....................minutes
j
or DC ............direct current
…/min ..............per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
A .........................amperes
Hz .......................hertz
W ........................watts
Wh ......................watt hours
no .......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
c
.....................safety alert symbol
h
..................... wear respiratory
protection
f
..................... wear eye protection
i
..................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
g
..................... wear hearing
protection
a
..................... read all
documentation
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
Some dust contains chemicals known
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear
approved safety equipment such as dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or
disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for
the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard.
Some tools with a large
battery pack will stand upright but may be easily
knocked over.
•
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.