Assembly And Adjustments; Operation - DeWalt DCMASBC1 Original Instructions Manual

Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.

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
Powerhead (Fig. B)
( sold separately)

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all manufacturer's safety
instructions and other information contained in
manufacturer's manual.
• 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, or prior to
cleaning. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your attachment is designed such that the powerhead can
separate from the brush cutter attachment by releasing the
knob 6 and gently pulling them apart by their poles
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is turned
on. This coupling can cause severe injury if contacted while the
powerhead is operating.
nOTE: DO NOT operate the brush cutter attachment WITHOUT
the barrier properly assembled to the powerhead pole.
nOTE: A double shoulder harness is required if the mass of the
tool and battery pack exceed 7.5 kg.
Assembling the Brush Cutter Attachment to
the Powerhead (Fig. A, B)
1. When installing the brush cutter attachment
upper powerhead pole
the main hole 9 as shown in Fig. B.
2. Lock the knob 6 .
3. When properly assembled, it should look like Fig. B.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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1 into the
, align the latching button
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Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap
(Fig. E)

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

WARNING: Use of a shoulder strap ( 10 is required while
using this tool.
Attach the strap to the tool as shown in Fig. E and adjust for
proper balance and support.
1. Attach the strap mount.
2. Snap the shoulder strap latch
mount
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trigger as shown in Fig. E. Adjust the strap so it fits over
your shoulder and provides proper balance and support.

OPERATION

Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

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.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, K)

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.

WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
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auxiliary handle.

is a
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WARNING: Do not use the pole as a gripping surface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle 13 and one hand on the auxiliary handle
Brush Cutting (Fig. F, G)
With the brush cutter on, angle it and swing side to side as
shown in Fig. F.
Maintain a minimum distance of 24" (610 mm) between the
guard and your feet as shown in Fig. G.

WARNING: Keep the rotating blade roughly parallel with
the ground (tilted no more than 30 °). This trimmer is not
an edger. DO NOT TILT the brush cutter so that the blade
with
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is spinning near a right angle to the ground. Flying debris
can cause serious injury.
Helpful Cutting Tips
• Use the tip of the blade to do the cutting; do not force tool
head into uncut grass.
12 onto the strap
located on the unit, just in front of the ON/OFF
English
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