Country Home Products Men's Trimmer operating instructions Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

 

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Trimmer/Mower

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Chapter 1: Introducing the DR

About This Manual

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Chapter 2: Safety Considerations

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Preparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER

Safety Information Labels

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Protecting Yourself

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Operating the Machine Safely

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Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines

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A Note to All California and Washington State Users

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Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR

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TRIMMER/MOWERPackage Checklist

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TRIMMER/MOWERControls and Features

Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only)

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Adding Oil and Gasoline

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Adjusting the Handlebar

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Adjusting the PTALever

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Chapter 4: Operating Your DR

Electric-Starting

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Manual-Starting

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Stopping the Engine

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Engaging the Trimmer Head

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Stopping the Cords from Spinning

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Using PTA(Parallel Trimming Action)

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Your Machine’s Cutting Cords

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Adjusting the Cutting Height

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The Mow BallSupport

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Obstacle Tips

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Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR

Regular Maintenance

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Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)

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Connecting a Battery Charger

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Removing and Reinstalling the Mow-BallSupport Assembly

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Reassembling the Mow-BallSupport Assembly

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Removing the Stone Guard Flap

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Removing and Replacing the Bottom Shield

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Removing and Replacing the Belt

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Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable

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Removing and Replacing the Side Shield

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Removing the Wheels

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty

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Troubleshooting Table

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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 Considerations Safety Information LabelsPreparing 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 Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER Electric-StartingManual-Starting Stopping the Engine Engaging the Trimmer HeadStopping 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