DeWalt DCMW220X2 Instruction Manual page 13


WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch or bail
handle in the ON position.
nOTE: Once the bail handle has returned to the original
position it will activate the "Automatic Braking Mechanism".
The motor is mechanically braked and the mower blade will
stop rotating in three seconds or less.
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Mower Overload
To prevent damage due to overload conditions, do not try
to remove too much grass at one time. Slow down your
cutting pace, or raise the cut height.
Storage (Fig. A, M)

DANGER: Rotating blade can cause serious injury.
Release bail handle
safety key, and remove batteries before lifting,
transporting, or storing the mower. Store in a
dry place.

CAUTION: Pinch point. To avoid being pinched, keep
fingers away from area around lower handle brackets
and upper handle knobs when folding down handles.

CAUTION: Make sure cord does not become stretched
or pinched in the area between the lower handle and
lower handle brackets, and in the area between the
lower and upper handle near the upper handle knobs
during folding. This can cause damage to the cord.
The handle of the mower can be easily folded for quick and
convenient storage.
1. To unlock the lower handle
the two lower handle locks
the lower handle.
2. Fold the handle to the front of the mower as shown in
Fig. M.
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4 to turn mower off, remove
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3. Locate the lower handle storage detent hole
located on front of each lower handle bracket
shown in Fig. M.
4. Lock the lower handle in place by twisting the lower
handle locks
detent holes
firmly latched to the lower handle bracket.
5. Loosen, but do not remove, the upper handle
attachment knobs
back over the lower handle
6. The mower should be folded as shown in Figure M.
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Carrying the Mower (Fig. A, N)

DANGER: Rotating blades can cause serious
injury. To prevent serious injury, remove safety
key and battery packs when unattended,
or when charging, cleaning, servicing,
transporting, lifting, or storing mower.
• The mower can be carried using the convenient carry
handles
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to lift the mower by grasping the upper or lower
handles ,
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7 allowing them to snap into the storage
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