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Country Home Products Men's Trimmer Operating Instructions

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DR TRIMMER/MOWER
- Safety & Operating Instructions
  - COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
  - 3Table of Contents
  - 5Chapter 1: Introducing the DRChapter 1: Introducing the DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER
    - About This Manual
      - 6Conventions used in this manual
        alerts you to essential operating, safety, and maintenance (servicing)
        or damage to your trimmer.
  - 7Chapter 2: Safety ConsiderationsChapter 2: Safety Considerations
    - Preparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER
    - Safety Information Labels
    - 9Protecting Yourself
    - Operating the Machine Safely
      - before starting your machine.
    - 10Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines
    - A Note to All California and Washington State Users
      - before starting your machine.
        WARNING! The items listed in this section will help you keep your
  - 11Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DRChapter 3: Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER
    - DR TRIMMER/MOWER Package Checklist
    - 12DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features
    - 13Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only)
    - 14Adding Oil and Gasoline
      - approximately 15 ounces of SAE 30 high detergent oil.
        The dipstick should NOT be screwed down on Kawasaki engines.
        WARNING! You must add oil before starting the engine.
    - 15Adjusting the Handlebar
    - 16Adjusting the PTA Lever
  - 17Chapter 4: Operating Your DRChapter 4: Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER
    - Electric-Starting
    - Manual-Starting
    - 18Stopping the Engine
    - Engaging the Trimmer Head
    - Stopping the Cords from Spinning
    - 19Using PTA (Parallel Trimming Action)
      - WARNING! Use caution when edging along gravel paths and
      - driveways. Flying debris can cause serious damage.
      - 20Engaging the PTA
      - Returning to Flat and Forward Mode
    - 21Your Machines Cutting Cords
      - cutting cords.
      - may damage the machine.
      - 22Installing Cords
        Important! When using PTA (Parallel Trimming Action), install the
        cutting cords in one of the bottom four line plates. Installing the cutting
        cords on the upper line plates can cause the cord to hit the wheel. For iftiiPTAUiPTA 10
      - 23Cord Tips
    - 24Adjusting the Cutting Height
    - The Mow Ball Support
      - feature, install the cutting cords in one of the four bottom line plates only.
    - 25Obstacle Tips
      - driveways or over loose stones or mulch with the trimmer head
      - 26Heavy Growth
      - 27Wet Conditions
      - Very Dry Conditions
        overheating and engine damage.
      - Slopes
      - Windrows
      - Firebreaks
      - Garden Clean-Up
  - 28Chapter 5: Maintaining the DRChapter 5: Maintaining the DR TRIMME TRIMMER/MOWERR/MOWER
    - Regular Maintenance
      - the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance procedure.
      - manufacturers owners manual. Please follow the recommendations
        WARNING! Always allow the engine to cool completely and remove
    - 29Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)
    - Connecting a Battery Charger
    - 30Removing and Reinstalling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly
    - 31Reassembling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly
      - engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
      - Reassemble the components in the
      - order shown in Figure 21
    - 32Removing the Stone Guard Flap
    - Removing and Replacing the Bottom Shield
    - 33Removing and Replacing the Belt
      - WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
      - store variety belts.
      - engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
        Important! Use only DR belts on your machine. Do not use hardware
    - 34Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable
      - engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
      - (see Figure 24), and is not frayed, worn or stretched.
    - 35Removing and Replacing the Side Shield
      - engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
    - 36Removing the Wheels
  - 37Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and WarrantyChapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty
    - Troubleshooting Table
      - Are you priming? Push the primer bulb 3 to 5 times, releasing completely
        Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel
        Does the engine have the right amount of clean oil? If the oil is dirty,
        Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or cracked, change it. If
        Is the air filter clean? If its dirty, change it following the procedure in the
        Have you checked all the items under the section called Electric Starting
        Is your battery charged? Check it yourself or at a gas station. If its low,
        If your battery is charged and your DR still wont start, call 1(800)DR-
      - 431-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions
      - Customer Service Hotline