Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Hedge Trimmer
1 Sheath
1 Battery
1 Charger
1 Instruction manual
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Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
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Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity
or leave outdoors while it is raining.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from the tool.
Keep bystanders away.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed
sound power.
Date Code Position (Fig. Q)
The date code
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
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is printed into the housing.
Example:
2016 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Trigger switch
1
Lock-off lever
2
Switch handle
3
Blade guard
4
Bail handle
5
Blade
6
Sheath
7
Battery housing
8
Battery pack
9
Battery release button
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Intended Use
Your D
WALT, DCM583 hedge trimmer has been designed
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for trimming hedges and shrubs. This tool is intended for
professional use only.
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.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
Handle
1. Align the battery pack
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handle (Fig. C).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. E)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button
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. A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
and firmly pull the battery pack
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