EnGLIsh
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A, D)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
so the pole
9
is between them. Hold the auxiliary handle in
place and slide the handle bolts
handle from the top, threading them into the nuts
handle base.
2. Tighten the handle bolts with a 3 mm hex wrench (not
supplied). Ensure the handle is securely attached.
3. Repeat for the other side of the auxiliary handle.
Assembling the Guard (Fig. E)
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE appliance WITHOUT GUARD
FIRMLY IN PLACE. The guard must always be properly attached on
the appliance to protect the user.
1. Place the string trimmer guard
in Fig. E.
2. Use a 3 mm hex wrench (not included) to secure it to the
gear case
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with the four guard screws
plate
and tighten it securely.
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Installing the Spool Assembly (Fig. F)
1. Remove the battery.
2. Ensure the string trimmer guard
before proceeding.
3. Install the spindle plate
is facing towards the gear case.
4. Align the spindle plate hole
locking rod
or screwdriver back into the hole
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the new spool housing counterclockwise. Securely tighten the
new spool housing onto the shaft
5. Thread the spool housing
shaft
42
. Securely tighten the spool housing
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap (Fig. G, H)
WARNING: The shoulder strap should only be slung over one
shoulder and not across the body. See Fig. H.
A shoulder strap
15
is recommended for any tool with a total
weight exceeding 13 lbs. (6 kg). (Total weight includes the tool,
attachment, and battery.) Attach the strap to the tool as shown
in Fig. G and adjust for proper balance and support.
1. Snap the shoulder strap latch
located on the pole
9
, just in front of the ON/OFF trigger as
shown in Fig. G.
2. Adjust the shoulder strap
provides proper balance and support.
OPERATION
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.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)
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.
WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated gripping
surfaces: The powerhead handle and the auxiliary handle.
WARNING: Do not use the pole as a gripping surface.
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on top of the handle base
8
21
and washers
22
23
12
into position as shown
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, washers
is installed
12
41
onto the shaft
42
, so the notch
with the notch
39
40
and thread
39
42
.
13
counterclockwise onto the
13
.
onto the strap mount
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15
so it fits over your shoulder and
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
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Switching On (Fig. C, I)
into the
on the
WARNING: Grip tool firmly when switching on.
CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Wear a filter mask if the operation is dusty. Always wear gloves,
long pants and substantial closed toe footwear. Keep long hair and
loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.
1. The speed control button/wake-up button
pressed before use to wake up the appliance.
nOTE: The appliance will enter sleep mode after sixty seconds
of inactivity. The appliance can also be forced into sleep mode
by pressing and holding the speed control button/wake-up
button
4
for two seconds.
2. To turn the appliance on, push the lock-off lever
and then squeeze the variable speed trigger switch
in Fig. I.
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and
3. To turn the appliance off, release the variable speed trigger
switch and lock-off lever.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger switch in the
on position.
Adjusting Motor Speed (Fig. C)
The DCMST911 is equipped with a speed indicator
indicator
will display the chosen speed. There are three speed
7
setting LEDs, ECO mode
, insert the
mode
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. The speed indicator
appliance's performance and runtime needed for each job.
1. The speed control button/wake-up button
pressed before use to wake up the appliance.
nOTE: The tool defaults to ECO mode
2. Press the speed control button/wake-up button
located on the appliance handle, until the desired speed LED
is illuminated.
nOTE: Operate in ECO mode
larger projects that require more runtime to complete.
3. Choose turbo mode
growth and for applications that need higher RPM.
nOTE: Runtime will be reduced.
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Speed Setting LED Colors
—
—
—
Trimming (Fig. H, J–L)
With the string trimmer on, angle it and swing side to side as
shown in Fig. H.
8
.
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, standard mode
7
helps you to optimize the
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28
or standard mode
30
as needed to cut through heavier
SPEED
SPEED SETTING LED COLOR
ECO Mode
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Standard
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Mode
30
Turbo Mode
3
must be
4
2
forward,
as shown
1
. The speed
7
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and turbo
must be
4
.
4
,
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for
White
White
White