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Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
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The cutting Cords are
difficult to install.
The Cords may be dry. Soak them in a bucket of water for a few days before installing.
The ends are too flat. Trim the ends of the Cord at an angle
The cutting Cords are
breaking.
The Cords may be too dry. Store Cords in a plastic bag with a damp sponge or cloth to
make them less prone to breaking or soak them in a bucket of water for a few days.
You may be trying to do too much too fast. Ease into the material you are cutting; let the
Cord tips do the work. Take small bites of tall or tough vegetation. Cut half a swath at a
time, keeping the cut area to the discharge or right side of the Trimmer. Go over tall
material twice, the first time with the Trimmer Head tilted up and back; the second time
with the Mow-Ball
®
on the ground.
Make sure that you are not hitting the Cords against a stone or a chain-link fence. The
Cords won’t last as long against obstacles as in the open. Work on controlling the cutting
pattern. With practice, you’ll learn to cut closer to obstacles without hitting them.
If none of the above helps, visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The cutting Cords are
pulling out.
You may be moving too fast into tough, woody growth. In doing so, the Cords may wrap on
stalks and pull out. Check the operating tips in the section above on breaking Cords.
Make sure that you are not trying to cut material too heavy for the Cord. The design of your
Trimmer is to cut green material up to about the thickness of a pencil.
If none of the above helps, visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Mow-Ball
®
is
wearing too quickly.
You may be pushing the Trimmer Head down into the ground. The DR TRIMMER/MOWER
works best with a light touch, with the Mow-Ball
®
resting easily on the ground or slightly
raised.
You may be hitting the Mow-Ball
®
against rocks, concrete driveways or other hard
obstacles. Try approaching them slowly, and from different directions, to avoid
unnecessary wear.
If none of the above helps, visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Drive Wheels don't
turn when backing up
(Self Propelled model).
To release the clutches in the Transmission you must push the Trimmer forward a little
before pulling back.
The belt may be stretched so much it does not pull against the Transmission in the
disengaged position. Replace the belt.
Self Propelled Wheel
Drive is not functioning
properly
The Drive Cable may be out of adjustment. Check the Wheel Engage Bar tension and adjust
the cable if necessary. See procedures on page 24.
The Drive Belt may be worn or frayed. If so replace it.
