DeWalt DCHT895 Instruction Manual page 11

Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder
Strap
The pole hedge trimmer comes with an adjustable shoulder strap.
1. Snap the shoulder strap latch
located on the unit, just in front of the on/off trigger
10
as shown in Figure D. Adjust the strap so it fits over
your shoulder.
Fig. D
15
10
Pivoting the Trimmer Head (Fig. E, F, K)
The trimmer head pivots 105 degrees and can be locked
into 8 different positions within that range. To avoid being
pinched, do not grab the blades. Wear gloves and hold unit
as shown in Figure K.

WARNING: Before connecting the battery to the unit,
be sure the trimmer head is locked into position.
To pivot the trimmer head
1. With one hand firmly griping the pole handle, use the
other hand to press the lock off button
the trimmer head handle
as shown in Figure E.
2. Lock the trimmer head into one of the eight operating
positions as shown in Figure F. To lock the trimmer
head into place, release your grip on the trimmer head
handle 14 . Check to make sure that trimmer head
is locked into position by trying to move the motor
housing. If it is not locked, rotate it to the nearest
lock position.
Fig. E
onto the strap mount
15
and squeeze
13
to pivot the trimmer head
14
14
Fig. F
Adjusting the Pole Length (Fig. G, H)

WARNING: Always check to make sure that
the pole extension adjust lever is completely
locked and that the extension pole does not
move before using or transporting the tool. Not
locking the pole extension adjust lever could
result in the tool head unexpectedly moving,
creating a hazardous condition. Periodically
check the extension adjust lever to ensure that it
is completely locked.
1. Unlock the pole extension adjust lever
Figure g.
2. With one hand firmly on the auxiliary pole handle
slide the extension pole
shown in Figure h. This will reveal the extension pole.
nOTE: The tool can be operated at any length of the
extension pole
3. Once the desired extension length is acquired, lock the
pole extension adjust lever
pole in place. Ensure the extension pole does not move.
Fig. G
Fig. H
13
8
English
as shown in
9
8 out with the other hand as
9 to secure the extension
9
4
4
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