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4. Install sharpened or new blade
blade fan 30 as shown in Fig. P.
nOTE: When replacing sharpened or new blade on shoulder
of blade fan 30 , make sure the "GRASS SIDE" on the blade will
be facing the ground when the mower is returned to its normal
upright position.
5. Install the plastic blade insulator
the raised lips on one side engage the edges of the blade.
6. Install the blade spacer
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lips on the other side of the blade insulator. Be sure to align
the flats in the hole of the blade spacer with the flats of
the shaft, rotating the blade and blade insulator together
as necessary.
7. Position piece of wood 24
as shown in Fig. Q. Install flange nut
against the blade spacer
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a wrench.
Blade Sharpening
KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A DULL
BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY.
• DCMW564 requires replacement blade DT20671.
The use of accessories not recommended in this manual
may be hazardous.

WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blade. Ensure that
safety key and battery packs are removed.
Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is usually
sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes the blade
to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more frequent
sharpening may be required. REPLacE BEnT OR DaMaGED
BLaDE IMMEDIaTELY.
When Sharpening the Blade
• Make sure blade remains balanced.
• Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
• Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
equal amounts of material from both ends.
To Sharpen Blade in a Vice (Fig. R)
1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has stopped
and safety key and battery packs are removed before
removing the blade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for Removing
and Installing Blade.
3. Secure blade in a vice
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4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not
to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine-tooth
file or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle of the
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original cutting edge.
6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for
Blade Balancing.
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
on shoulder of the
29 31
28 on the blade such that
so that it sits inside the raised
to keep blade from turning
25 with the flange
and securely tighten with
.
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Blade Balancing (Fig. S)
Check balance of the blade
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blade over a nail or round screwdriver
in a vice 32 . If either end of the blade rotates downward, file
along the sharp edge of that dropping end. Blade is properly
balanced when neither end drops.
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication.
Cleaning
Release bail handle to turn mower off, let the blade come
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to a stop and then remove safety key. Clean out any clippings
which may have accumulated on the underside of the deck.
After several uses, check all exposed fasteners for tightness.

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask 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 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.
Preventing Corrosion
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in areas
where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the mower
should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows: Release
bail handle to turn mower off and unplug safety key. Wipe all
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exposed parts with a damp cloth.
Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
EnGLIsH
by placing centre hole in the
29
34 , clamped horizontally
WALT recommended
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