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DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Models: SPRINT, PRO, and COMMERCIAL COUNTRY HOME PRODUC

6 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Be cautious when using your DR TRIMMER/MOWER around fencing, wires, ropes, and hoses. It

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 7 Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DRChapter 3: Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER Th

8 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features Note: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 9 Figure 2 Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) We ship all electric-st

10 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 3 Adding Oil and Gasoline Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leavi

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 11 Figure 4 Adjusting the Handlebar It is important to find a handlebar height that allow

12 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 5 Adjusting the PTA Lever It is easy to adjust the PTA feature. If you’ve mov

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 13 Chapter 4: Operating Your DRChapter 4: Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER Thi

14 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Stopping the Engine Note: If you have an electric-starting model, please note that the key

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 15 Figure 6 Using PTA (Parallel Trimming Action) Your trimmer’s PTA feature moves the machi

Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR TRIMMER/MOWER We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR will be one of the most trouble-free an

16 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 7 Figure 8 Engaging the PTA 1. Pull the PTA lever (Figure 7) against the handlebar

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 17 Figure 9 Your Machine’s Cutting Cords The following figures (Figures 9 and 10) ill

18 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Installing Cords The standard cord installation method is s

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 19 Cord Tips We ship two thicknesses of cutting cord with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER: heavy-duty

20 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 14 Figure 15 Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height is easy. C

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 21 Figure 16 Obstacle Tips Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your new DR TRI

22 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 17 Heavy Growth Take your time in heavy growth. Be sure to keep uncut material to yo

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 23 Figure 18 Wet Conditions Because there is no housing to restrict the flow of cut material,

24 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Chapter 5: Maintaining the DRChapter 5: Maintaining the DR TRIMME TRIMMER/MOWERR/MOWER T

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 25 Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only) Proper care can extend the life of a batte

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions iii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR Trimmer/Mower...

26 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 19 Figure 20 Removing and Reinstalling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly Tools ne

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 27 Figure 21 Reassembling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly 1. Position the bac

28 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 22 Figure 23 Removing the Stone Guard Flap Note: We turned the trimmer on its si

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 29 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Removing and Replacing the Belt Tools needed: You wil

30 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 27 Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable Tools needed

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 31 Figure 28 To decrease the tension on the belt: 1. Repeat the steps for increasing the tensi

32 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 29 Removing the Wheels Tools needed: You will need a 5⁄8″ wrench or socket. 1.

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 33 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and WarrantyChapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Most proble

34 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 35 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The cutting cords are pulling out. ⇒ Are you moving too fast into

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36 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Notes

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 37 Notes

38 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Notes

1-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The DR TRIMMER/MOWER™ is warranted for one (1) year against defects in materials or workmanship when p

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DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 1 Chapter 1: Introducing the DRChapter 1: Introducing the DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER Th

2 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions Conventions used in this manual Tip: This is a helpful hint to guide you in gettin

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 3 Chapter 2: Safety ConsiderationsChapter 2: Safety Considerations Taking the time to

4 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions To avoid injury, keep your hand and feet away from the spinning cords. (#136491)

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions 5 Protecting Yourself Always wear the protective goggles while mowing to protect your eyes f