Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DWOAS5BC Instruction Manual

Brush cutter attachment
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Hz ....................... hertz
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
n o ....................... 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
A
.................... Hot surface.
Do not touch.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


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.
Attaching the Barrier to the Auxiliary
Handle (Fig. A, B)
1. Remove the four handle bolts 
the auxiliary handle. Save the four handle bolts 
washers 
 25 
.
2. Place the auxiliary handle 
powerhead pole 
 7 
.
3. Place the handle barrier 
 23 
and upper powerhead pole 
pole 
is sandwiched between two handle pieces.
 7 
nOTE: Before assembling further, take care to align the
key 
 26 
on the handle barrier 
the underside of the upper powerhead pole 
4. Hold the auxiliary handle 
in place while sliding the four handle bolts 
washers 
into the auxiliary handle 
 25 
pushing them into the base of the handle barrier 
5. Tighten the four handle bolts 
wrench, securing the two handle pieces to the upper
powerhead pole 
 7 
.
6. Ensure the handle is securely attached before using.
Powerhead (Fig. C)
(D
WALT powerhead sold separately)
e

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.
................... Do not expose the
tool to rain or high
humidity or leave
outdoors while it
is raining.
......... Keep bystanders 50
ft. (15 m) away.
.................. Wear
head protection.
.................. Wear slip‑resistant
gloves.
.................. Wear slip‑resistant
footwear.
.................. Do not
sharpen blades.
.................. Beware of
blade thrust
n
..................... avoid staring at
light
l
or AC............ alternating current
Ah ....................... amp hours
 24 
with washers 
 25 
from
 24 
with
 17 
on top of the upper
under the auxiliary handle 
 7 
so the upper powerhead
 23 
with the key slot 
 27 
 7 
.
 17 
and handle barrier  
 23 
 24 
with
from the top,
 17 
 23 
.
 24 
with the supplied hex
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 brush cutter attachment by turning
the knob 
 6 
counterclockwise, depressing the latching
button 
 11 
and gently pulling them apart by their
poles 
 1 
 7 
.
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole 
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.
Assembling the Brush Cutter Attachment
to the Powerhead (Fig. A, C)
1. The upper powerhead pole 
latching holes 
 8 
2. When installing the brush cutter attachment pole 
the upper powerhead pole 
the latching button
in Fig. C.
DO nOT insert the latching button into latching hole 
or 
 10 
. Doing so will position the brush cutter head in an
incorrect orientation which could create a safety hazard.
Latching holes  
 9 
nOTE: To properly engage the latching button
the latching hole 
pole 
 7 
and move it axially until the latching button
 17 
engages the latching hole.
3. Turn the knob 
 6 
4. When properly assembled, it should look like Fig. C. If it
does not, do not use, disassemble and re‑align the brush
on
cutter attachment 
with latching hole 

WARNING: Always check to make sure that the knobs
are completely secured in place. If the knobs are not
completely secured it could result in the assemblies
becoming disconnected creating a hazardous
condition. Periodically check the connections to ensure
that the knobs are completely secured in place.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder
Strap (Fig. F)

WARNING: The shoulder strap should only be slung
over one shoulder and not across the body.

WARNING: Use of a shoulder strap 
while using this tool.
Attach the strap to the tool as shown in Fig. F and adjust for
proper balance and  support.
 7 
is equipped with three
 9 
 10 
for the latching button 
 7 
, use the arrows 
 12 
 11 
with latching hole 
 8 
, as shown
and 
 10 
are for other attachments.
 8 
, slightly rotate the powerhead
to secure the attachment.
 1 
so the latching button 
 11 
 8 
as shown in Fig C.
 13 
is required
English
 7 
 11 
.
 1 
into
to align
 9 
,
 11 
with
engages
7

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