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iv DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions

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Main DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC. Page Table of Contents Page Chapter 1: Introducing the DRChapter 1: Introducing the DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER About This Manual Conventions used in this manual alerts you to essential operating, safety, and maintenance (servicing) or damage to your trimmer. Chapter 2: Safety ConsiderationsChapter 2: Safety Considerations Preparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety Information Labels Page Protecting Yourself Operating the Machine Safely before starting your machine. Safety 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 Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DRChapter 3: Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER DR TRIMMER/MOWER Package Checklist DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) Adding 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. Adjusting the Handlebar Adjusting the PTA Lever Chapter 4: Operating Your DRChapter 4: Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER Electric-Starting Manual-Starting Stopping the Engine Engaging the Trimmer Head Stopping the Cords from Spinning Using PTA (Parallel Trimming Action) WARNING! Use caution when edging along gravel paths and driveways. Flying debris can cause serious damage. Engaging the PTA Returning to Flat and Forward Mode Your Machines Cutting Cords cutting cords. may damage the machine. Installing 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 Cord Tips Adjusting the Cutting Height The Mow Ball Support feature, install the cutting cords in one of the four bottom line plates only. Obstacle Tips driveways or over loose stones or mulch with the trimmer head Heavy Growth Wet Conditions Very Dry Conditions overheating and engine damage. Slopes Windrows Chapter 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 Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only) Connecting a Battery Charger Removing and Reinstalling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly Reassembling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Reassemble the components in the order shown in Figure 21 Removing the Stone Guard Flap Removing and Replacing the Bottom Shield Removing 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 Adjusting 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. Removing and Replacing the Side Shield engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Removing the Wheels Chapter 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 Page Page Page Page Page 1-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions Customer Service Hotline