DeWalt DCMWP234 Instruction Manual page 21

• To clear the overheat indicator
and mower to cool down. When cooled, restart the mower
and resume cutting with the mower deck set higher.
Blade Sharpening Indicator (Fig. U)
The blade sharpening indicator
the blades need service. Sharpen or replace the blades, refer
to the Blade Sharpening section in this manual.
Blade Reset Button (Fig. U)
nOTE: Ensure the battery packs
are installed before attempting to reset.
To clear the blade sharpening indicator
on the control panel 12
bail handle 8 to the main handle
the blade reset button 17
indicator 16 turns off.
Starting Mower (Fig. Q—T)

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never attempt
to override the operation of the switch box and
safety key system as serious injury could result.

WARNING: Ensure self drive is disengaged before
starting the mower
nOTE: Mower is operational when the battery packs
safety key 6 are installed.
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
battery port 38 .
2. Slide a battery pack 26
audible click is heard. Repeat this process for the second
battery pack 26 .
nOTE: Ensure both battery packs are fully seated and
fully latched into position before starting mower.
3. Close the battery port cover
cover 19 is fully closed before starting the mower.
4. Insert safety key 6 into the key slot
the main handle 4 , until it is fully seated inside of the
key slot 50 as shown in Fig. T.
5. To power on the control panel
handle 8 to the main handle
6. To start the mower blades, continue to hold the bail
handle 8 to the main handle
power button 11 .
nOTE: Once the mower starts you can release the
power button 11 , but you must continue to hold the
bail handle 8 to the main handle
to stay running.
7. To turn the mower OFF, release the bail handle

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch or bail
handle in the ON position.
13 , allow the batteries
will illuminate when
16
26 and safety key
16 , power
by pulling and holding the
4 . Press and hold
until the blade sharpening
19 up to expose the
into the battery port 38
19 . Ensure the battery port
50 , located on
12 , pull and hold the bail
4 .
4 and then press the
4 for the mower
nOTE: Once the bail handle
position it will activate the "Automatic Braking Mechanism".
The motor is braked and the mower blades will stop rotating
in three seconds or less. If mower blades rotate longer than
three seconds, discontinue using mower and have it serviced.
DCMWSP256 ONLY
Self Drive System (Fig. V)

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never attempt to
override the operation of the switch box, the self
drive system or the safety key system as serious
injury could result.
Your mower DCMWSP256 is equipped with a self drive system
which functions independently of the mower blades.
1. To use self drive, press the self drive lever
main handle
6
2. To turn off self drive, release the self drive lever
nOTE: During cutting, at times it may be easier to
maneuver around an object, such as a tree or plants, with
the self drive off. The mower can easily be used with the
self drive system off.
DCMWSP256 ONLY
Speed Adjustment Dial (Fig. W)
Your DCMWSP256 mower is equipped with a speed
adjustment dial
The numbers on the speed adjustment dial
quickly or slowly the self drive system propels the mower.
Choosing a lower number propels the mower at a slower
pace. Choosing a higher number propels the mower at a
26 and
faster pace.
1. To increase the speed of the self drive system, rotate the
speed adjustment dial
nOTE: The speed adjustment dial
until an
higher number.
2. To decrease the speed of the self drive system, rotate the
speed adjustment dial
nOTE: The speed adjustment dial
lower number.
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.
Mowing Tips (Fig. A)

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE
MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES,
STICKS, WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH
MIGHT BE THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE.

WARNING: Mow across the face of slopes, never
up‑and‑down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes (greater than 15 degrees). Always
8 .
maintain good footing.
• Release bail handle
crossing any gravel area (stones can be thrown by
the blades).
8 has returned to the original
4 .
10 located next to the control panel
10 towards the rabbit icon
10
10 towards the turtle icon
10
8 to turn mower "OFF" when
English
9 towards the
9 .
12 .
10 indicate how
40 .
will display a
41 .
will display a
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