DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions iii
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR Trimmer/Mower...........................................................1
About This Manual.....................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations....................................................................................3
Preparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER..........................................................................3
Safety Information Labels..........................................................................................................3
Protecting Yourself....................................................................................................................5
Operating the Machine Safely....................................................................................................5
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines....................................................................................6
A Note to All California and Washington State Users.................................................................. 6
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER.....................................................7
DR TRIMMER/MOWER Package Checklist............................................................................ 7
DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features.......................................................................8
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only).......................................................9
Adding Oil and Gasoline..........................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Handlebar...........................................................................................................11
Adjusting the PTA Lever.........................................................................................................12
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER....................................................13
Electric-Starting.......................................................................................................................13
Manual-Starting.......................................................................................................................13
Stopping the Engine................................................................................................................ 14
Engaging the Trimmer Head.................................................................................................... 14
Stopping the Cords from Spinning............................................................................................14
Using PTA (Parallel Trimming Action)......................................................................................15
Your Machine’s Cutting Cords..................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Cutting Height.....................................................................................................20
The Mow Ball Support............................................................................................................20
Obstacle Tips..........................................................................................................................21
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR TRIMMER/MOWER....................................................24
Regular Maintenance...............................................................................................................24
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only).......................................................................25
Connecting a Battery Charger..................................................................................................25
Removing and Reinstalling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly....................................................26
Reassembling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly.......................................................................27
Removing the Stone Guard Flap..............................................................................................28
Removing and Replacing the Bottom Shield.............................................................................28
Removing and Replacing the Belt............................................................................................ 29
Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable.................................................30
Removing and Replacing the Side Shield.................................................................................31
Removing the Wheels..............................................................................................................32
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty.................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting Table.............................................................................................................33