Manual for DCMWSP564

Using Your Appliance

• Always take care when using the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons without supervision.
• Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or touch the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
• Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to become wet.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not open body casing. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres.

Before Use

• While operating the machine always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolt and the blade assembly are not worn or damaged.

After Use

• Store in a dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

Inspection and Repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.

Additional Safety Instructions for Lawn Mowers

• Do not transport the machine while the power source is running.
• Firmly grip handle with both hands when operating the lawn mower.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under the lawn mower.
• Clear the area where the lawn mower is to be used of objects such as rocks, sticks, wire, toys, bones etc.
• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.

Starting Mower

• Ensure self drive is disengaged before starting the mower.
• Slide battery packs into the battery port until an audible click is heard.
• Insert safety key into the ON-OFF switch box.
• Push and hold the ON-OFF button, then pull the bail handle to the main handle.
• Release the bail bar to turn the mower OFF.

Variable Speed Self Drive System

• Hold blade bail handle in place with one hand.
• Pull the self speed lever toward the main handle with your other hand.
• To turn off self drive, release the speed lever.

Removing and Installing Blade

• Cut a piece of 2" x 4" wood to keep blade from turning.
• Unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise.
• Remove blade bolt spring plate and blade.
• Install sharpened or new blade on shoulder of the blade adapter.
• Install blade bolt and securely tighten.

Blade Sharpening

• Make sure blade remains balanced.
• Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.

Blade Balancing

• Check balance of the blade by placing center hole in the blade over a nail or round screwdriver.

Lubrication

Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.

Cleaning

• Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry air.
• Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning.
• Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.