DR Power Walk-Behind Pro (1985 - 2000) - Manual (Page 20)

18 DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER
™
Assembly & Operating Instructions
Cutting Cords
WARNING: Turn the engine off when
installing or changing cutting cords.
Two thicknesses of cutting cord ship with
your DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER ™ : Heavy-
duty (130 mil) Orange and Extra Heavy-duty
(155 mil) Green. Figure 20 shows how the
cords are installed at the factory. Notice how
the cords are installed before you replace
them.
Note: Before trimming, always spin new
cords for a few seconds so they pull tight and
set.
Because conditions and vegetation vary so
much, experiment with various combinations
of cord weight and installation methods in
order to discover what works best for your
particular mowing and trimming situations.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
·
If you buy cutting cord in rolls, cut it in 21" lengths.
·
Soaking your cutting cord in a bucket of room temperature water for a few days before use will
make the cord more pliable. This will also prolong the life of the cutting cord.
·
You can also store the cord in a plastic bag with a damp sponge or cloth to keep them pliable.
Please see page 20 for additional cutting cord installation methods and tips for getting the best
performance from your cutting cord.
Figure 20