Dewalt DCMWP234U2 Instructional Manual - Type 1 - Page 21

• To clear the overheat indicator 13 , allow the batteries and mower to cool down. When cooled, restart the mower and resume cutting with the mower deck set higher. Blade Sharpening Indicator (Fig. U) The blade sharpening indicator 16 will illuminate when the blades need service. Sharpen or replace the blades, refer to the Blade Sharpening section in this manual. Blade Reset Button (Fig. U) NOTE: Ensure the battery packs 26 and safety key 6 are installed before attempting to reset. To clear the blade sharpening indicator 16 , power on the control panel 12 by pulling and holding the bail handle 8 to the main handle 4 . Press and hold the blade reset button 17 until the blade sharpening indicator 16 turns off. Starting Mower (Fig. Q-T)  DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never attempt to override the operation of the switch box and safety key system as serious injury could result.  WARNING: Ensure self drive is disengaged before starting the mower NOTE: Mower is operational when the battery packs 26 and safety key 6 are installed. 1. Lift and hold the battery port cover 19 up to expose the battery port 38 . 2. Slide a battery pack 26 into the battery port 38 until an audible click is heard. Repeat this process for the second battery pack 26 . NOTE: Ensure both battery packs are fully seated and fully latched into position before starting mower. 3. Close the battery port cover 19 . Ensure the battery port cover 19 is fully closed before starting the mower. 4. Insert safety key 6 into the key slot 50 , located on the main handle 4 , until it is fully seated inside of the key slot 50 as shown in Fig. T. 5. To power on the control panel 12 , pull and hold the bail handle 8 to the main handle 4 . 6. To start the mower blades, continue to hold the bail handle 8 to the main handle 4 and then press the power button 11 . NOTE: Once the mower starts you can release the power button 11 , but you must continue to hold the bail handle 8 to the main handle 4 for the mower to stay running. 7. To turn the mower OFF, release the bail handle 8 .  WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch or bail handle in the ON position. English NOTE: Once the bail handle 8 has returned to the original position it will activate the "Automatic Braking Mechanism". The motor is braked and the mower blades will stop rotating in three seconds or less. If mower blades rotate longer than three seconds, discontinue using mower and have it serviced. DCMWSP256 ONLY Self Drive System (Fig. V)  DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never attempt to override the operation of the switch box, the self drive system or the safety key system as serious injury could result. Your mower DCMWSP256 is equipped with a self drive system which functions independently of the mower blades. 1. To use self drive, press the self drive lever 9 towards the main handle 4 . 2. To turn off self drive, release the self drive lever 9 . NOTE: During cutting, at times it may be easier to maneuver around an object, such as a tree or plants, with the self drive off. The mower can easily be used with the self drive system off. DCMWSP256 ONLY Speed Adjustment Dial (Fig. W) Your DCMWSP256 mower is equipped with a speed adjustment dial 10 located next to the control panel 12 . The numbers on the speed adjustment dial 10 indicate how quickly or slowly the self drive system propels the mower. Choosing a lower number propels the mower at a slower pace. Choosing a higher number propels the mower at a faster pace. 1. To increase the speed of the self drive system, rotate the speed adjustment dial 10 towards the rabbit icon 40 . NOTE: The speed adjustment dial 10 will display a higher number. 2. To decrease the speed of the self drive system, rotate the speed adjustment dial 10 towards the turtle icon 41 . NOTE: The speed adjustment dial 10 will display a lower number. Mower Overload To prevent damage due to overload conditions, do not try to remove too much grass at one time. Slow down your cutting pace, or raise the cut height. Mowing Tips (Fig. A)  WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES, STICKS, WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE.  WARNING: Mow across the face of slopes, never up‑and‑down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes (greater than 15 degrees). Always maintain good footing. • Release bail handle 8 to turn mower "OFF" when crossing any gravel area (stones can be thrown by the blades). 19