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DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Models: SPRINT , PRO, and COMMERCIAL COUNTRY HOME PRODUCT S, INC. www.dr - owner.com $5.00 ...
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR TRIMMER/MOWER We have done o ur utmost to ensure that your DR will be one of the most trouble - free and satisfying pieces of equipment you’ve ever owned. Please let us know if you have any questions or problems. We want to answer or correct them quickly. (When you do call or write, p lease ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions iii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR Trimmer/Mower ........................................................... 1 About This Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Safet ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 1 Chapter 1: Introducing the DR Chapter 1: Introducing the DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER Thank yo u for the purchase of your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER . Over 500,000 people have chosen the DR TRIMMER/MOWER since 1987 to help make property care faster and easier than eve ...
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2 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Conventions used in this manual Tip : This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your trimmer. Tools needed : This indicates you will need a special tool to perform a maintenance functi on on your machine. Note : This information may be is helpful to you. If you are e ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 3 Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Taking the time to read and observe all safety instructions will ensure many years of productive use from your DR TRIMMER/MOWER and help you avoid injury. Please take a few moments to read the following guidelines ...
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4 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions To avoid injury, keep your hand and feet away from the spinning cords. (#136491) Yet another warning notice for your safety. (#148221; PRO and COMMERCIAL models only) In the parallel trimming action (PTA ) mode, the trimmer’s wheels stay straight while the trimmer head tilts , causi ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 5 Protecting Yourself ■ Always wear the protective goggles while mowing to protect your eyes from possible thrown objects. Goggles are provided with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER . ■ Wear shoes with non - slip treads when using your DR TRIMMER/MOWER . If you have safety shoes, ...
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6 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions ■ Be cautious when using your DR TRIMMER/MOWER around fencing, wires, ropes, and hoses. It is possible that these and other debris can become wound around the line plates of the machine, potentially damaging the bearings or injuring you. ■ Use the machine only in daylight or ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 7 Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your ...
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8 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features Note: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine. Figure 1 Keys (Electr ic models only) ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 9 Figure 2 Connecting the Batte ry Wire (Electric - Starting Models Only) We ship all electric - starting trimmers with the negative termi nal battery wire disconnected. This prevents the battery from discharging during shipment. Before using your trimmer, you must connect the battery wire ...
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10 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 3 Adding Oil and Gasoline Tip : To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps on the fuel and oil fills until you are ready to pour either gasoline or oil into the correct fill. Tools needed : You will need approximately 15 ounces of SAE 30 high detergent oil. Use only SAE 30 ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 11 Figure 4 Adjusting the Handlebar It is important to find a handlebar height that allows the Mow - Ball Support to glide along the ground and remain balance d so you don’t have having to push down or pull up on the handlebar. At the proper height, your hands should rest at a comfor ...
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12 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 5 Adjusting the P TA Lever It is easy to adjust the PTA feature. If you’ve moved the handlebar up or down, the PTA (Parallel Trimming Action) lever may need to be adjusted. When the PTA feature is properly engaged there should be just a little slack in the cable ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 13 Chapter 4: Operating Your DR Chapter 4: Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER TRIMMER/MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR TRIMMER/ MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the DR TRIMMER/MOWE ...
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14 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Stopping the Engine Note: If you have an electric - starting model, please note that the key does not stop the engine. You must follow these instructions fo r both electric and manual - starting models. 1. Move the throttle lever back to the STOP position. 2. The key has a pressure lock ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 15 Figure 6 Using P TA (Parallel Trimming Ac tion) Your trimmer’s PTA feature moves the machine in a straight line while the trimmer head is both pivoted and tilted to the left for better access to fence lines and other obstacles . PTA allows you to trim in difficult areas wi ...
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16 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 7 Figure 8 Engaging the PTA 1. Pull the PTA lever (Figure 7) against the handlebar and hold it there. This unlocks the axle (Figure 8). 2. Push down on the handlebar to tip the nose of the machine a few inches off the ground. Balancing the weight of the machine on the whe ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 17 Figure 9 Your Machine’s Cutting Cords The following figures ( Figures 9 and 10 ) illustrate how the cords are installed on the line plates. These figures show the line plates from a cross section point of view. It may look complicated, but once you’ve done it a couple of times, it? ...
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18 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Installing Cords The standard cord installation method is shown in Figures 11 – 13. Your trimmer is shipped from the factory with the cords installed in this manner. Note: After you install the cords and before trimming, engage the cutting head with the e ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 19 Cord Tips We ship two thicknesses of cutting cord with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER : heavy - duty (130 mil) and extra heavy - duty (155 mil). Because conditions and vegetation vary so much, you should experiment with cord weights (diameters) to discover what works best for your partic ...
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20 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 14 Figure 15 Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjus ting the cutting height is easy. Cutting heights range, in ½ inch increments, from 1½ inches when using the bottom line plate, to approximately 4 inches when using the top line plate (Figure 14). 1. Install the cutting cords in th ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 21 Figure 16 Obstacle Tips Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER . The following section explains how to approach most common obstacles. Tip: The DR TRIMMER/MOWER discharges cut material to the right. Always try to cut and trim with th ...
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22 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 17 Heavy Growth Take your time in heavy growth. Be sure to keep uncut material to your left, maintaining a clear discharge area to your right (Figure 17). If the machine can’t do it all in one pass, overlap half of the cutting swath. If the grass is very thick and heavy, try ra ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 23 Figure 18 Wet Conditions Because there is no housing to restrict the flow of cut material, you can also use your DR TRIMMER/ MOWER ™ to mow wet or heavy growth. The DR can be used in damp conditions — after a rain or in the early morning dew — without cl ogging or stalling ...
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24 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR TRIMME TRIMME R/MOWER R/MOWER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. For engine maintenance, please refer to the engine manufacturer’s o ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 25 Batte ry Care (For Electric - Starting Models Only) Proper care can extend the life of a battery. Follow these recommendations to ensur e your battery’s best performance and long life: ■ Do not continue to crank the engine with a low battery. ■ Try to keep the battery at full char ...
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26 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 19 Figure 20 Removing and Reinstalli ng the Mow - Ball Support Assembly Tools needed : You will need a #3 Phillips head screwdriver with at least a 6 ″ shank. or the head locking tool that comes with your trimmer. 1. Insert the screwdriver or head locking tool into the hole ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 27 Figure 21 Reassembling the Mow - Ball Support Assembly 1. Position the backup plate with the curve facing up. ( Figure 21 ) 2. Stack the line plates on top of one another with the bumps on the bottom locking into the grooves on top of each p late. 3. Place the head of the Mow - Ball ...
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28 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 22 Figure 23 Removing the Stone G uard Flap Note : We turned the trimmer on its side to take the photos in this section. To do so, we removed gas and oil from the machine. You can access the underside of the trimmer without having to drain gas and oil by tilting back on its handl ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 29 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Removing and Replacing the Belt Tools needed : You will need the tools listed below. ■ 9 ⁄ 16 ″ wrench or socket ■ 3 ⁄ 16 ″ Allen wrench ■ DR belt (Part Number – 114431) 1. Remove the Mo w - Ball Support assembly. (See “Removing an ...
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30 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 27 Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable Tools needed : You will need two ½ ″ open - end or adjustable wrenches. If the trimmer head stops spinning when the bail bar is engaged and the machine is operating und er a heavy load, the belt may be too loose. ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 31 Figure 28 To decrease the tension on the belt: 1. Repeat the steps for increasing the tension on the belt, but instead loosen the lower nut and tighten the upper nut. Note : To check your adjustment, measure the spring with the bail bar disengaged. Then measure it with the bail bar enga ...
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32 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 29 Removing the Wheels Tools needed: You will need a 5 ⁄ 8 ″ wrench or socket. 1. Loosen and remove the lock nut ( Figure 29 ). 2. Slide the wheel off the axle. WARNING! Before perf orming any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 33 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems call Country Home Products, Inc. for support. Troubleshooting ...
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34 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine - specific procedures.) ⇒ Are you using fresh, clean gas? If it’s old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than t ...
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DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 35 S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE The cutting cords are pulling out. ⇒ Are you moving too fast into tough, woody growth? If so, cords may wrap 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? Yo ...
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36 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Notes ...
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38 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions Notes ...
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1 - Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The DR TRIMMER/ MOWER ™ is warranted for one (1) year against defects in materials or workmanship when put to ordinary and normal consumer use; ninety (90) days for any other use. The engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer. For the purposes of all the above w arranties, “ordi ...
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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERM ONT 05491 1 - 800 - DR - OWNER(376 - 963 7) • www.dr - owner.com ©2002 CHP , Inc.161651 Daily Checklist for the DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER To help maintain your DR ® for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your machine. [ ] GAS: Fill the ...
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