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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 23
Figure 18
Wet Conditions
Because there is no housing to
restrict the flow of cut material, you
can also use your DR
 TRIMMER/
MOWER ™ to mow wet or heavy
growth. The DR  can be used in
damp conditions— after a rain or
in the early morning dew—without
clogging or stalling. You can also
mow wet areas such as ditches and
around ponds (Figure 18).
Very Dry Conditions
When trimming and mowing in very dry conditions, be extra cautious of cut grass, chaff,
weeds, seeds, etc., accumulating on the engine, especially around the recoil-starter housing
and engine cooling fins. Please see the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for more
detailed information on cleaning the air intake, air filter, and cooling system on the engine.
Slopes
You can trim and mow on slopes up to 20 degrees. Continuous use on slopes steeper than
20 degrees may deprive the engine of adequate lubrication, and damage components.
Windrows
The DR  TRIMMER/MOWER  ’s cutting cords cut even tall grass in just one pass, so you can
collect clippings and leaves for mulch without raking. The machine ejects cut material to its
right, so you can use it like a lawn broom to make windrows for easy clean up.
Firebreaks
Use your trimmer as a labor-saving tool to cut material when creating firebreaks.
Garden Clean-Up
The DR  TRIMMER/MOWER  is perfect for cutting down dead perennials, annuals and
wildflowers, saving you hours of hand pruning and deadheading. You can also recut
downed material a second time to create mulch for garden beds.
Important! Frequently remove debris from the recoil guard on top of the
engine and the cooling fins on the front of the engine to prevent
overheating and engine damage.