DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 32)

28 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER
MAKE SURE OF YOUR FOOTING WHEN OPERATING IN WET CONDITIONS.
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 18).
NOTE: NEVER mow in the rain. Water on the
spark plug may cause the engine to stall.
Very Dry Conditions
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.
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
MAKE SURE OF YOUR FOOTING WHEN OPERATING ON 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.
Figure 18