DeWalt DCM571, User Manual

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EC-Declaration of Conformity

Machinery Directive

STRING TRIMMER / BRUSH CUTTER 
DCM571

D

e

WALT

 declares that these products described under 

Technical Data

 are in compliance with:  

2006/42/EC, EN60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 EN50636-2-
91:2014, EN ISO 11806-1:2011.
2000/14/EC, Lawn Trimmer, L ≤ 50 cm, Annex VI
DEKRA Certification B.V. 
Meander 1051 / P.O. box 5185
6525 MJ ARNHEM / 6802 ED
ARNHEM, Netherlands
Notified Body ID No.: 0344

Level of accoustic power according to 2000/14/EC

(Article 12, Annex III, L ≤ 50 cm):

L

PA

 (measured sound pressure) 79 dB(A)

uncertainty (K) = 1.0 dB (A)

L

WA

 (guaranteed sound power) 96 dB(A)

These products also comply with Directive 2014/30/EU and 
2011/65/EU. For more information, please contact 

D

e

WALT

at the following address or refer to the back of the manual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the 
technical file and makes this declaration on behalf 
of 

D

e

WALT

.

Markus Rompel 
Director Engineering 

D

e

WALT

, Richard-Klinger-Straße 11, 

D-65510, Idstein, Germany 
10.11.2016

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of injury, read the 

instruction manual.

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each 
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to 
these symbols.

DANGER: 

Indicates an imminently hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

will

 result in 

death or 

serious injury

.

WARNING:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

could

 result in 

death 

or serious injury

.

CAUTION:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, 

may

 result in 

minor or 

moderate injury

.

NOTICE: 

Indicates a practice 

not related to 

personal injury

 which, if not avoided, 

may

 result in 

property damage

.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Denotes risk of fire.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

 When using mains-powered appliances, 

basic safety precautions, including the following, 
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

WARNING:

 When using the machine the safety rules 

must be followed. For your own safety and bystanders 
please read these instructions before operating the 
machine. Please keep the instructions safe for later use.

•  Read all of this manual carefully before operating the appliance.
•  The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any 

accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation 
with this appliance other than those recommended in this 
instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

•  Retain this manual for future reference.

IMPORTANT

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
Training

a ) 

Read the instructions carefully.

 Be familiar with the 

controls and the correct use of the machine.

b ) 

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with 
these instructions to use the machine.

 Local 

regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

c )  Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible 

for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or 
their property.

Preparation

a )  Before use, always visually inspect the machine for 

damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.

b )  Never operate the machine while people, especially 

children, or pets are nearby.

c ) 

The brush cutter blade has sharp edges.

 Wear 

gloves when handling blade 

Operation

a )  Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while 

operating the machine.