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WARNING:
Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.
WARNING:
Do not use the pole as a gripping surface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
4
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
6
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. J)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. E)
nOTE:
For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
7
into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide it
into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
8
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
OPERATION
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.
WARNING:
Read the entire instruction manual for
each optional attachment prior to using with this
powerhead.
Assembling the Attachment to the
Powerhead (Fig. B)
1. The upper powerhead pole
7
is equipped with three
latching holes
8
,
9
,
10
for the latching button
21
.
2. When installing the attachment pole
5
into the upper
powerhead pole
7
, align the latching button
21
with
the correct latching hole
8
. See specific attachment
instructions for details.
nOTE:
To properly engage the latching button
21
with
the latching hole
8
, slightly rotate the powerhead
pole
7
and move it axially until the latching button
engages the latching hole.
3. Turn the knob
20
to secure the attachment.
4. See the attachment instructions for properly
assembled attachment.
Powerhead (Fig. B)
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.
The powerhead can separate from the attachment by
turning the knob
20
counterclockwise, depressing the
latching button
21
and gently pulling them apart by their
poles
1
,
19
.
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
19
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. The arrows
12
must
align for proper assembly of most attachments. See specific
attachment instructions for details.
nOTE:
Ensure the attachment is fully engaged and the
knob is fully tightened before operating. Check for proper
engagement and tightness during use.
Attachments
WARNING:
This powerhead is only to be used with
DEWALT attachments. Use of attachments that are not
recommended for use may increase risk of injury.
WARNING:
Read the entire instruction manual
for each optional attachment prior to using with
this powerhead.
This powerhead has been designed for the purpose of
residential lawn and garden maintenance. It is recommended
for use with
D
e
WALT
attachments.
DO nOT
use this powerhead or any attachment for anything
other than its intended use described in this and the
attachments instructions.
For a complete list of recommended attachments contact
customer service.
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A, C)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
6
on top of the handle
base
17
so the upper powerhead pole
19
is
between them.
2. Hold the auxiliary handle in place and slide the handle
bolts
18
and washers into the handle from the top,
threading them into the handle base.
3. Tighten the handle bolts with the supplied hex wrench.
Ensure the handle is securely attached.
4. Repeat for the other side of the auxiliary handle.
