DR Power Self-Propelled Pro-XL Self-Propelled 8.26fpt Subaru - Manual (Page 16)

16 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER
Make sure of your footing when operating on slopes.
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.
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. You can use the DR
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
22).
Note: NEVER mow in the rain. Water on the Spark Plug may cause the Engine to
stall.
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 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 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 side, 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 re-cut downed material a second time to create mulch for garden beds.
Make sure of your footing when operating in wet conditions.
Figure 22