SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | |
The cutting cords are | ⇒ Are you moving too fast into tough, woody growth? If so, cords may wrap | |
pulling out. | on stalks and pull out. Check the operating tips in the section on | |
| breaking cords above. | |
| ⇒ Are you trying to cut material too heavy for the cord? Your trimmer is | |
| designed to cut green material up to about the thickness of a pencil. For | |
| very heavy material, you may need the BEAVER BLADE® attachment. | |
| ⇒ Are you installing the smaller (130 mil) cord in the larger (155 mil) cord | |
| slots? | |
| ⇒ If none of the above works, call | |
| assistance. | |
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PTA™ (Parallel | ⇒ Have you adjusted the handlebar up or down? If so, you may need to | |
Trimming Action) is | adjust the PTA™ lever. See the section on Adjusting the PTA™ lever on | |
difficult. | page 12. | |
| ⇒ If none of the above works, call | |
| assistance. | |
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The | ⇒ Are you pushing the trimmer head down into the ground? The DR® | |
Support is wearing | TRIMMER/MOWER™ works best with a light touch, with the | |
too quickly | Support resting easily on the ground. | |
| ⇒ Are you hitting the | |
| or other hard obstacles? Try approaching them slowly, and from different | |
| directions, to avoid unnecessary wear. | |
| ⇒ Are you trimming in sand or other abrasive soils? The aluminum Mow- | |
| Ball™ Support may be more appropriate for your working conditions. Call | |
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The engine won’t start | ⇒ Will the engine start with the recoil starter? | |
with the key. (Electric | ⇒ You may need to charge or replace your battery. Call | |
models only) | ||
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A whirring or grinding | ⇒ You may need to charge or replace your battery. Call | |
sound is coming from | ||
the starter. |
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There is no noise at | ⇒ You may need to charge or replace your battery. Call | |
all when you attempt | ||
to start the engine. |
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