DR Power Sprint (2000 - 2004) - Manual (Page 17)

DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER ™ Safety & Operating Instructions 11
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DO NOT run the machine over gravel driveways or over loose stones or mulch with the
trimmer head spinning. The engine's power can easily throw stones, sticks and other debris at
great velocity, which could cause personal injury or property damage.
Heavy Growth
Take your time in heavy growth. Be sure
to keep the uncut material to your left,
maintaining a clear discharge area to your
right (Figure 18). If the machine can't do
it all in one pass, overlap half of the
cutting swath. And if the grass is very
thick and heavy, try raising the trimmer
head off the ground a few inches by
pushing down on the handlebar. Cut the
material at this height, and then make a
second pass with the Mow-Ball
™ Support
on the ground.
EASE the DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER ™
into denser growth. If the material is too tough or woody and can't be cut, the cutting cords will
wrap around it, wear down or even break off. Sometimes, growth is so heavy that it can't be
mowed in rows. A back and forth "vacuum cleaner" motion often works better when tackling
really tough material.
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 clogging or stalling. You can
also mow wet areas such as ditches and around ponds
(Figure 19).
Very Dry Conditions
When trimming and mowing in very dry conditions, be
extra cautious of cut grass, chaff, weeds, seeds, etc.,
accumulating on the engine, especially around the recoil-
starter housing and engine cooling fins. Frequently
remove debris from the recoil guard on top of the engine
and the cooling fins on the front of the engine to prevent
overheating and engine damage. Please see the engine
manufacturer's owner's manual for more detailed
information on cleaning the air intake and cooling
system on the engine.
Figure 18
Figure 19