Country Home Products Men's Trimmer operating instructions Using PTA Parallel Trimming Action

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Using PTA(Parallel Trimming Action)

Your trimmer’s PTAfeature moves the machine in a straight line while the trimmer head is both pivoted and tilted to the left for better access to fence lines and other obstacles. PTAallows you to trim in difficult areas without having to pull the machine back and forth.

The following two sections explain how to engage PTAand how to return your trimmer to flat and forward mode (normal operation) after using PTA.

WARNING! Use caution when edging along gravel paths and driveways. Flying debris can cause serious damage.

Important! When using PTA, you should install the cutting cords in one of the bottom four line plates only. Using the upper line plates may cause the cords to hit the wheel. For more information, see Your Machine’s Cutting Cords on page 16.

Note: In PTAmode, the trimmer’s wheels stay straight while trimmer head tilts as shown in Figure 6.

The cutting cords extend beyond the wheelbase in the PTAmode, allowing you to easily cut under obstacles. The trimmer head and the cutting cords also tilt slightly in PTAmode so you can edge and trim along gardens, paths, and driveways.

When using PTAalong garden edges, fences, and buildings, we recommend making your first past with the DR® TRIMMER/ MOWERin the regular mowing position, staying 4 to 8 inches from the obstacle. Then return for another pass with the machine in PTAmode.

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Contents DR TRIMMER/MOWER Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved Table of Contents DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions About This Manual Introducing the DR TRIMMER/MOWERConventions used in this manual Safety Information Labels Safety ConsiderationsPreparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Operating the Machine Safely Protecting YourselfUsers Safety with Gasoline-Powered MachinesDR TRIMMER/MOWER Package Checklist Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER/MOWERDR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features Connecting the Battery Wire Electric-Starting Models Only Adding Oil and Gasoline Adjusting the Handlebar Adjusting the PTA Lever Electric-Starting Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWERManual-Starting Engaging the Trimmer Head Stopping the EngineStopping the Cords from Spinning Using PTA Parallel Trimming Action Engaging the PTA Returning to Flat and Forward ModeYour Machine’s Cutting Cords Installing Cords Cord Tips Mow Ball Support Adjusting the Cutting HeightObstacle Tips Heavy Growth Slopes Garden Clean-UpWet Conditions Very Dry ConditionsMaintaining the DR TRIMMER/MOWER Regular MaintenanceConnecting a Battery Charger Battery Care For Electric-Starting Models OnlyRemoving and Reinstalling the Mow-BallSupport Assembly Reassemble the components in the order shown in Figure Reassembling the Mow-BallSupport AssemblyRemoving and Replacing the Bottom Shield Removing the Stone Guard FlapRemoving and Replacing the Belt Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable Removing and Replacing the Side Shield Removing the Wheels Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting and WarrantySymptom Possible Cause 1800DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistance DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Customer Service Hotline Year Limited Warranty Terms and ConditionsCountry Home PRODUCTS, Inc Daily Checklist for the DR TRIMMER/MOWER