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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
and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C, D)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack
(Fig. C).
2. Slide it in until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the
Tool
1. Press the release button
pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. E)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
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illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the
level of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the
fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need to
be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left
on the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality
and is subject to variation based on product components,
temperature and end-user application.
Assembly (Fig. F - I)
Removing spool housing (Fig. F, G)
1. Insert the rod
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through the hole
trimmer drive washer (small)
in the motor housing
2. Turn the spool housing
3. Remove the spool housing and the drive washer from
the trimmer.
Attaching guard (Fig. H, I)
WARNING: Never operate appliance without guard
firmly in place. Damage or personal injury could result.
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WALT battery packs
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is fully charged.
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with the rails inside the tool
and firmly pull the battery
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in the string
and into the hole
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7
as shown in figure F.
clockwise as shown in figure G.
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1. Remove the spool housing
"Removing the spool housing" section.
2. To attached the guard, slide the tab
under the lip
the back of the guard into place as shown in figure H.
3. Replace and securely tighten the 4 guard screws
with the wrench
4. Replace the spool housing as described in the "Attaching
Spool Housing" section below.
Attaching spool housing (Fig I, J)
1. Slide the string trimmer drive washer (small)
over the the bolt
that its hole
housing
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.
2. Rotate the washer and motor housing until their holes
line up with the notch
3. Insert a screwdriver through the three holes, thread the
spool housing counterclockwise, and securely tighten
onto the bolt.
Attaching blade (Fig. K)
WARNING: Risk of injury. Brush cutter blade has sharp
edges. Wear gloves when handling blade.
1. Remove the spool housing
drive washer (small)
the spool housing" section.
2. Slide the brush cutter drive washer (large)
over the the bolt
that its hole
housing
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.
3. Slide the brush cutter blade
so that the inner, non-cutting edge
hole of the drive washer. This will allow for easier and
safer removal of the blade later.
4. Slide the brush cutter clamp washer
blade so that the wider side is flat against the blade.
5. Screw the brush cutter nut
wrench
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6. Slide the cotter pin
Attaching auxiliary handle (Fig. L)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
pole
above the label placed in the middle fo the pole.
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2. Slide the bracket
bottom of the handle.
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3. Thread the handle bolts
into the handle.
4. Tighten the handle bolts with the wrench
the handle is securely attached.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the handle bolts and slide
the auxiliary handle up or down the trimmer pole. Then,
retighten the bolts.
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as described in the
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of the motor housing
as shown in figure I.
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protruding from the trimmer so
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lines up with the hole
in the guard
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and the string trimmer
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as described in the "Removing
protruding from the trimmer so
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lines up with the hole
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on top of drive washer
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onto the bolt with the
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. Ensure the nut is securely tightened.
fully through the hole in the bolt.
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onto the top of the trimmer
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of the auxiliary handle into the
through the bracket and
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of the guard
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, then lower
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down
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in the motor
.
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down
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in the motor
lines up with the
on top of the
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. Ensure