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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the DR
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Trimmer/Mower  ........................................................... 1
About This Manual.....................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations.................................................................................... 3
Preparing to Use the DR
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TRIMMER/MOWER
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Safety Information Labels ..........................................................................................................3
Protecting Yourself ....................................................................................................................5
Operating the Machine Safely ....................................................................................................5
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines....................................................................................6
A Note to All California and Washington State Users ..................................................................6
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR
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TRIMMER/MOWER  ..................................................... 7
DR
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TRIMMER/MOWER
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Package Checklist ............................................................................7
DR
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TRIMMER/MOWER
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Controls and Features.......................................................................8
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) .......................................................9
Adding Oil and Gasoline .......................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Handlebar........................................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the PTA
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Lever ......................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR
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TRIMMER/MOWER  .................................................... 13
Electric-Starting....................................................................................................................... 13
Manual-Starting....................................................................................................................... 13
Stopping the Engine ................................................................................................................ 14
Engaging the Trimmer Head .................................................................................................... 14
Stopping the Cords from Spinning............................................................................................ 14
Using PTA
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(Parallel Trimming Action)...................................................................................... 15
Your Machine’s Cutting Cords.................................................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Cutting Height..................................................................................................... 20
The Mow Ball
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Support ............................................................................................................ 20
Obstacle Tips .......................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR
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TRIMMER/MOWER  .................................................... 24
Regular Maintenance............................................................................................................... 24
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)....................................................................... 25
Connecting a Battery Charger .................................................................................................. 25
Removing and Reinstalling the Mow-Ball
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Support Assembly.................................................... 26
Reassembling the Mow-Ball
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Support Assembly....................................................................... 27
Removing the Stone Guard Flap .............................................................................................. 28
Removing and Replacing the Bottom Shield ............................................................................. 28
Removing and Replacing the Belt ............................................................................................ 29
Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable................................................. 30
Removing and Replacing the Side Shield................................................................................. 31
Removing the Wheels.............................................................................................................. 32
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty .................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting Table ............................................................................................................. 33