Instruction Manual Guide D’utilisation Manual de instrucciones DCST970 60V Max* Lithium String Trimmer Taille-bordure au lithium-ion de 60 V max.* Podadora de cuerda con batería de iones de litio de 60 V Máx* If you have questions or comments, contact us. Pour toute question ou tout commentaire, nous contacter. Si tiene dudas o comentarios, contáctenos.
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English Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words 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. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
English KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW WARNING: Do not remove guard. The guard must be attached when trimming. Operating this trimmer without the guard will violate the product warranty. Use DeWALT replacement line use .080 inch and .095 inch line. • For optimal performance, use Dewalt .080 inch line. DeWALT .095 inch line can also be use, but may degrade runtime of the trimmer. Using any other line with the trimmer can degrade performance and/or cause damage to the trimmer.
English The label on your appliance may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V.......................... volts or AC/DC..... alternating or direct current Hz........................ hertz ....................... Class II min...................... minutes Construction or DC....... direct current (double insulated) ....................... Class I Construction no........................ no load speed (grounded) n.......................... rated speed …/min.......
English Strings of cells are electrically disconnected within the pack resulting in three batteries with a lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to one battery with a higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of three batteries with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher Watt hour batteries. The battery label indicates two Watt hour ratings (see example).
English of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
English throughout the entire charging cycle and will not return to maximum charge rate even if the battery pack warms. The DCB118 charger is 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. Never operate the charger if the fan does not operate properly or if ventilation slots are blocked. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior of the charger.
Assembling the Pole (FIG. A, C) 1. To assemble the pole, line up the hole 15 in the lower trimmer pole 8 with the pin 16 on the pole bracket 9 . 2. Pull the pin out and slide the lower trimmer pole into the upper trimmer pole 7 as shown in figure C. 3. Release the pin and ensure it fully engages the hole. 4. Secure the poles by tightening the bracket wingnut 17 . fig. C 16 17 15 Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (FIG. A, D) 1. Place the auxiliary handle 5 onto the top of the upper trimmer pole 7 . 2.
English Switching Trimmer On and Off (Fig. A) Bump Feed Trimmer Line Feed To turn the appliance on, squeeze the lock-off lever 2 and then the variable speed trigger 1 . To turn the appliance off, release the variable speed trigger and the lock-off lever. WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger in the on position. Your trimmer uses 0.080 inches (2.032 mm) diameter nylon line.
English WARNING: 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. fig.
English 12. Line up the white nubs 22 inside the spool housing with the recesses 28 of the spool. Align the holding slots 24 with the two holes 27 as close as possible. 13. Push the spool into the spool housing and turn counterclockwise to lock the spool in place. Ensure the white nub 22 appears in the spool window 21 . Make sure the line doesn't unravel and wrap around the shaft below the spool. 14. Pull both ends of the cutting line to release them from the holding slots.
English Register online at www.dewalt.com/register. Three Year Limited Warranty DeWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or appliance abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.DeWALT.com or call 1–800–4-DeWALT (1–800– 433–9258).