DR Power Sprint (1985 - 2000) - Manual (Page 24)

18 DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER
™
Assembly & Operating Instructions
Heavy Growth
Take your time in heavy growth. 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 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 (Figure
24).
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 use your DR
®
TRIMMER/
MOWER ™ to mow wet or heavy growth. The DR
®
can also be used in damp conditions, such as
after a rain or in the early morning dew, without clogging or stalling.
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-start
housing and engine cooling fins. Remove
debris frequently to prevent engine
overheating and damage (Figure 25).
Please see the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's
Manual for more detailed information on
cleaning the air intake and cooling system on
the engine.
Slopes
You can trim and mow on slopes up to 20
degrees. Continuous use on slopes steeper than 20 degrees may deprive the engine of adequate
lubrication and damage components.
Figure 24
Figure 25