DR Power Walk-Behind Pro (1985 - 2000) - Manual (Page 26)

24 DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER
™
Assembly & Operating Instructions
Wet Conditions
Because there is no housing to restrict the
flow of cut material, you can use your DR
®
TRIMMER/ MOWER ™ to mow wet or heavy
growth. The DR
®
can also be used in damp
conditions, like after a rain or in the early
morning dew, without clogging or stalling.
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-start
housing and engine cooling fins. Frequently
remove debris to prevent engine overheating
and damage (Figure 31).
Please see the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual for more detailed information on cleaning the
air intake 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'S cutting cords cut
even tall grass in just one pass, so you can collect
clippings and leaves for mulch. The machine ejects
cut material to its right, so you can use it like a lawn
broom to make windrows for easy raking (Figure 32).
Firebreaks
Use the DR
®
as a labor-saving tool to cut material
when creating firebreaks.
End-of-Season Garden Clean-Up
The DR
®
is perfect for cutting down spent perennials,
annuals and wildflowers, saving you hours of hand
dead-heading and pruning.
Figure 31
Figure 32