Preventing Corrosion; Protecting The Environment - DeWalt XR DCMW564N Original Instructions Manual

the flats in the hole of the blade spacer with the flats of
the shaft, rotating the blade and blade insulator together
as necessary.
7. Position piece of wood
as shown in Fig. N. Install flange nut
against the blade spacer
a wrench.
Blade Sharpening
KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A DULL
BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY.
• DCMW564 requires replacement blade DT20671.
The use of accessories not recommended in this manual
may be hazardous.

WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blade. Ensure that
safety key and battery packs are removed.
Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is usually
sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes the blade
to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more frequent
sharpening may be required. REPLacE BEnT OR DaMaGED
BLaDE IMMEDIaTELY.
When Sharpening the Blade
• Make sure blade remains balanced.
• Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
• Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
equal amounts of material from both ends.
To Sharpen Blade in a Vice (Fig. O)
1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has stopped
and safety key and battery packs are removed before
removing the blade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for Removing
and Installing Blade.
3. Secure blade 31 in a vice
4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not
to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine‑tooth
file or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle of the
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original cutting edge.
6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for
Blade Balancing.
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
Blade Balancing (Fig. P)
Check balance of the blade
blade over a nail or round screwdriver
in a vice . If either end of the blade rotates downward, file
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along the sharp edge of that dropping end. Blade is properly
balanced when neither end drops.
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication.
to keep blade from turning
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27 with the flange
29 and securely tighten with
34 .
31 by placing centre hole in the
36 , clamped horizontally
Cleaning
Release bail handle 4 to turn mower off, let the blade come
to a stop and then remove safety key. Clean out any clippings
which may have accumulated on the underside of the deck.
After several uses, check all exposed fasteners for tightness.

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the 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: Never use solvents or other harsh 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.

Preventing Corrosion

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in areas
where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the mower
should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows: Release
bail handle 4 to turn mower off and unplug safety key. Wipe all
exposed parts with a damp cloth.
Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.

Protecting the Environment

Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
our environment:
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
the tool.
• Li‑Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed of properly.
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