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Fig. A
DCST972
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
Intended Use
This powerhead has been designed for the purpose of professional and residential lawn and garden maintenance. It is recommended for use with DeWALT attachments. DO NOT use this tool for any job other than its intended use.
DO NOT use this powerhead or any attachment for anything other than its intended use described in this and the attachments instructions.
This powerhead is only to be used with DEWALT attachments. Use of attachments that are not recommended for use may increase risk of injury.
Read the entire instruction manual for each optional attachment prior to using with this powerhead.
For a complete list of recommended attachments contact customer service.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains‑operated (corded) power tool or battery‑operated (cordless) power tool.
Work Area Safety
Electrical Safety
Personal Safety
Power Tool Use and Care
Battery Tool Use and Care
Service
Additional Safety Information
Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Some dust contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with a large battery pack will stand upright but may be easily knocked over.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs
Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Storage Recommendations
The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. Store the fully charged battery pack out of the charger.
Battery Pack Cleaning Instructions
Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the battery pack using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some battery packs include a fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge button is pressed and held, the LED lights will indicate the approximate level of charge remaining. This does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature, and end-user application.
Fig. B
75–100% charged | |
51–74% charged | |
< 50% charged | |
Pack needs to be charged |
Transportation
Fire hazard. Do not store, carry, or transport the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, coins, hand tools, etc. When transporting individual battery packs, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit. NOTE: Li‑ion battery packs should not be put in checked baggage on airplanes and must be properly protected from short circuits if they are in carry‑on baggage.
Shipping the DeWALT FlEXVOlT™ Battery Pack
The DeWALT FLEXVOLT™ battery pack has a battery cap that should be used when shipping the battery pack.
Attach the cap to the battery pack to ready it for shipping. This converts the battery pack to three separate 20V batteries. The three batteries have the Watt hour rating labeled "Shipping" on the battery pack. If shipping without the cap or in a tool, the pack is one battery at the Watt hour rating labeled "Use".
Example battery pack label:
USE: 120 Wh SHIPPING: 3 x 40 Wh
In this example, the battery pack is three batteries with 40 Watt hours each when using the cap. Otherwise, the battery pack is one battery with 120 Watt hours.
The RBRC® Seal
Please take your spent battery packs to an authorized DeWALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent battery packs in the trash. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery pack. Do not place in curbside recycling. For more information visit www.call2recycle.org. or call the toll free number in the RBRC® Seal.
RBRC® is a registered trademark of Call 2 Recycle, Inc.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers
Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Minimum gauge for Cord sets
Volts | Total length of Cord in Feet (meters) | ||||
120V | 25 (7.6) | 50 (15.2) | 100 (30.5) | 150 (45.7) | |
Ampere Rating | American Wire gauge | ||||
More Than | Not More Than | ||||
0 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
Charging a Battery (Fig. C)
Fig. C
Indicators
Charging | ||
Fully Charged | ||
Hot/Cold Pack Delay |
NOTE: Refer to label near charging light on charger for blink patterns. Older chargers may have additional information and/or may not have a yellow indicator light.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery pack that is too hot or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature. The charger then automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery pack life.
A cold battery pack may charge at a slower rate than a warm battery pack.
The hot/cold pack delay will be indicated by the red light continuing to blink but with the yellow light continuously ON. Once the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature, the yellow light will turn OFF and the charger will resume the charging procedure.
DCB118 and DCB1112 Chargers
The DCB118 and DCB1112 chargers are equipped with an internal fan designed to cool the battery pack. The fan will turn on automatically when the battery pack needs to be cooled.
Electronic Protection System
Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection System that will protect the battery pack against overloading, overheating or deep discharge. The tool will automatically turn off and the battery pack will need to be recharged.
Important Charging Notes
Charger Cleaning Instructions
Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.
Wall Mounting
Some DeWALT chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting, locate the charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and away from a corner or other obstructions which may impede air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template for the location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the charger securely using drywall screws (purchased separately) at least 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head diameter of 0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32" (5.5 mm) of the screw exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
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. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A, D)
Powerhead (Fig. B)
To reduce risk of injury:
The powerhead can separate from the attachment by turning the knob counterclockwise, depressing the latching button 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 is a mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is turned on. This coupling can cause injury if contacted while the powerhead is operating. The arrows must align for proper assembly of most attachments. See specific attachment instructions for details.
NOTE: Ensure the attachment is fully engaged and the knob is fully tightened before operating. Check for proper engagement and tightness during use.
Attachments
This powerhead is only to be used with DEWALT attachments. Use of attachments that are not recommended for use may increase risk of injury.
Read the entire instruction manual for each optional attachment prior to using with this powerhead.
This powerhead has been designed for the purpose of residential lawn and garden maintenance. It is recommended for use with DeWALT attachments.
DO NOT use this powerhead or any attachment for anything other than its intended use described in this and the attachments instructions.
For a complete list of recommended attachments contact customer service.
Assembling the Attachment to the Powerhead (Fig. B)
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. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Read the entire instruction manual for each optional attachment prior to using with this powerhead.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. E)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.
Hold the tool using only the designated gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the auxiliary handle.
Do not use the pole as a gripping surface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead handle and one hand on the auxiliary handle .
Switching On and Off (Fig. A, G)
Never attempt to lock the trigger in the on position.
Speed Control Switch (Fig. A, G)
This powerhead gives you the choice to operate at a more efficient speed to extend the runtime for larger jobs, or accelerate the tool speed for high- performance needs.
NOTE: When in "HI" mode, runtime will be decreased as compared to when trimmer is in "LO" mode.
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. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Cleaning
Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this procedure.
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic 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.
Accessories
Since accessories, other than those offered by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DeWALT call 1-800-4-D e WALT (1‑800‑433‑9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a DeWALT factory service center or a DeWALT authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.
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