Country Home Products Men's Trimmer Introducing the DR TRIMMER/MOWER, About This Manual

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Chapter 1: Introducing the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER

Thank you for the purchase of your new DR® TRIMMER/MOWER. Over 500,000 people have chosen the DR® TRIMMER/MOWERsince 1987 to help make property care faster and easier than ever before.

This manual is shipped with DR® TRIMMER/MOWERSPRINT®,PRO, and COMMERCIAL models. It will help you set up and safely operate your new DR® TRIMMER/MOWER. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use.

Please let us know if you have any questions or problems by contacting us via e-mail or our toll-free phone number. Our contact information is listed inside the front cover of this manual. When you call or write, please have your serial number or order number available so we can help you quickly.

About This Manual

This manual is broken down into six main chapters:

Chapter 1: Introducing the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER

Explains the organization of this manual.

Provides contact information for Country Home Products, Inc.

Chapter 2: Safety Considerations

Explains guidelines for safe operation of your machine.

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR® TRIMMER/MOWER

Provides instructions for setting up and using your machine after shipment.

Chapter 4: Operating Your DR® TRIMMER/MOWER

Provides instructions for starting and stopping the machine’s engine.

Explains the many cutting and trimming features of your machine.

Provides tips for dealing with obstacles.

Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER

Provides machine maintenance tips.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty

Lists common problems and their solutions.

Explains how to contact Country Home Products, Inc. should you need further assistance.

Provides warranty information.

In addition to these chapters, there is a section at the end of this manual for your notes as well as a checklist of daily maintenance procedures on the back cover which will keep your trimmer performing well for years to come.

DR® TRIMMER/MOWERSafety & Operating Instructions

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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 Preparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety ConsiderationsSafety Information Labels 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 Manual-Starting Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWERElectric-Starting Stopping the Cords from Spinning Stopping the EngineEngaging the Trimmer Head 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 Wet Conditions Garden Clean-UpVery Dry Conditions SlopesMaintaining 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