DeWalt DCHT821 Manuel D'instructions page 8

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Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle and one hand on the bail handle
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the unit by the blade guard
Trigger Switch (Fig. C)

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.
1. To turn the tool "ON", shift the lock off lever
squeeze the trigger switch
you may release the lock off button.
2. To turn the tool "OFF", release the trigger.
Trimming Instructions (Fig. D–G)

DANGER: Keep hands away from blade.

WARNING: To guard against injury, observe
the following:
• Read instruction manual before using. Save
instruction manual.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires or
fences before each use.
• Keep hands on handles. Do not overreach.
• Do not use under wet conditions.

CAUTION: Blade may coast after turn off.

CAUTION: Do not use blade to cut stems greater than
3/4" (19 mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal
shrubbery around houses and buildings.
Working Position (Fig. D)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the
tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. D. Refer to
Proper Hand Position for more information. Never hold the
tool by the blade guard.
Trimming New Growth (Fig. E)
Using a wide, sweeping motion and feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of
the blade in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
Level Hedges (Fig. F)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be
stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
Side Trimming Hedges (Fig. G)
Position the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep upwards.
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. Never hold
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and
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. Once the unit is running,
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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: 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.
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Blade Maintenance (Fig. A, H)
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence
(Fig. H), stones, glass, or other hard objects, you may put a
nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as
long as it does not interfere with the movement of the blade.
If it does interfere, remove the battery pack
toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you
drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade
is bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if you see any
other condition that may affect the tool's operation contact
your local authorized service center for repairs before putting
it back into use.
Blade Lubrication (Fig. A)
1. After use, remove the battery pack
2. Carefully apply a resin solvent to the exposed blades.
3. Insert the battery pack and turn the tool vertical with
the blades toward the ground and run the tool for a few
seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING: 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.

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.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D WALT, have not been tested with this
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product, use of such accessories with this product
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
D WALT‑recommended accessories should be used
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with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your product are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact D
(1‑800‑433‑9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
and use a fine
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WALT. Call 1‑800‑4‑D WALT
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