DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCING THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER ................................................................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................................ 1
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES.................................................................................................................... 3
Labels .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ........................................................................................ 5
Safety for Children and Pets ................................................................................................................. 6
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Engines .............................................................................................. 6
General Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 7
A Note to All Users ............................................................................................................................... 8
Additional Information and Potential Changes ................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................................................ 9
SETTING UP YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER...................................................................................... 9
DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features ................................................................................ 10
Unpacking the DR TRIMMER/MOWER............................................................................................. 11
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline.................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) .......................................................... 13
Adjusting the Handlebar .................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the PTA
™
(Parallel Trimming Action) Lever – SPRINT
®
, PRO and COMMERCIAL......... 15
CHAPTER 4 .............................................................................................................................................. 17
OPERATING YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER .................................................................................... 17
Before Starting the Engine.................................................................................................................. 17
Electric-Starting................................................................................................................................... 18
Manual-Starting .................................................................................................................................. 18
Stopping the Engine ........................................................................................................................... 18
Engaging the Trimmer Head.............................................................................................................. 19
Stopping the Cords from Spinning .................................................................................................... 19
Engaging the Wheel Drive - SELF-PROPELLED model ..................................................................... 19
Using the PTA ™ (Parallel Trimming Action) - SPRINT
®
, PRO and COMMERCIAL models only .... 20
Engaging the PTA ™ ............................................................................................................................. 21
Returning to Normal Mode ................................................................................................................ 21
The DR TRIMMER/MOWER Cutting Cords ...................................................................................... 22
Installing Cords................................................................................................................................... 23
Cord Tips ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................................................................................................. 25
The Mow-Ball™ Support .................................................................................................................... 25
Obstacle Tips ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Heavy Growth ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Wet Conditions ................................................................................................................................... 28
Very Dry Conditions............................................................................................................................ 28
Slopes .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Windrows ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Firebreaks ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Garden Clean-Up ................................................................................................................................ 28
CHAPTER 5 .............................................................................................................................................. 29
MAINTAINING THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER .................................................................................. 29
Regular Maintenance Check List ........................................................................................................ 29
Battery Care (Electric-Start Models)................................................................................................... 30
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 30