DeWalt DCM561PBS Original Instructions Manual page 40

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the spool head anti-clockwise as shown in Figure K.
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Continue winding until 127 mm of string remain on each
side of the spool housing.
Replacement Accessories

WARNING:
personal injury, turn appliance off and remove
battery before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.

WARNING:
recommended by D WALT for use with this appliance
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could be hazardous.

WARNING:
accessory or attachment other than those recommended
by D WALT on this trimmer. Serious injury or product
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damage may result.
Use D WALT replacement line Model No. DWO1DT801
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or DWO1DT802.
• When replacing the line, use only 2.032 mm diameter line
(Model No. DWO1DT801 or DWO1DT802) is recommended.
For optimal performance, do not use 2.413 mm line. Other
sized may degrade performance and cause damage to
the trimmer.
MAINTENANCE (FIG. L)
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

WARNING:
personal injury, turn appliance off and remove
battery before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
1. Keep the air intake slots 27
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.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
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To reduce the risk of serious
The use of any accessory not
Do not use any blades, or any
To reduce the risk of serious
, shown in Figure L, clean to
Cleaning

WARNING:
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.

WARNING:
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in
these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and
mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Replacing Spool Housing (Fig. M, N)
1. Rotate the spool housing 10
spindle lines up with notch
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hole in the motor housing
Figure M. Insert screwdriver through each all three holes to
prevent the spool housing from turning.
2. Turn the spool housing clockwise as shown in Figure N.
3. Insert a screwdriver back through the three holes
and 31 and thread the new spool housing anti-clockwise
and securely tighten onto the bolt
the trimmer.
Replacing Guard (Fig. O–Q)

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guard firmly in place.
1. Remove the spool housing as described in the Replacing
Spool Housing section.
2. Remove the 4 guard screws
3. Lift the guard off at an angle as shown in Figure P.
4. To attached a new guard, slide the tab
under the lip of the motor housing
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back of the guard into place as shown in Figure Q.
5. Replace and securely tighten the 4 guard screws
6. Replace the spool housing as described in the Replacing
Spool Housing section.
Optional Accessories

WARNING:
those offered by D WALT, have not been tested with
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this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
D WALT recommended accessories should be used with
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this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Blow dirt and dust out of the
Never use solvents or other harsh
until the hole 28 in the
in the guard . A third
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will be visible as shown in
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28 , 30
32 protruding from
Never operate appliance without
33 shown in Figure O.
of the new guard
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, then lower the
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33 .
Since accessories, other than
,