Country Home Products DR TRIMMER User Manual

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™
BEAVER BLADE

®

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER
BEAVER BLADE

and congratulations on your purchase of a new DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE.

We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER
BLADE will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you
have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions or problems you may have. We
want to answer or correct them as quickly as possible. (When you do call or write,
please have the serial number of your DR TRIMMER/MOWER and/or order
number handy—it will speed things up!) We also hope to hear from you on how much
you like your new helper.

And, please tell your friends about your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER
BLADE! Having DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of
doing business is the best advertising we can have, and the best way to help us provide
even better service in the years to come.

Thanks once again!

for all of us at
Country Home Products, Inc.

COPYRIGHT
2006 Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

Country Home Products, Inc.
Meigs Road
P.O. Box 25
Vergennes, VT 05491

Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
Fax: [phone]
Web site: www.dr-owner.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 ............................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCING THE DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®............................1

Conventions used in this manual....................................................................................1

Additional Information and Potential Changes ..............................................................1

CHAPTER 2 .............................................................................................................................2

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...........................................................................................2

Preparing to Use the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®.............................2

Safety Information Labels ................................................................................................2

Protecting Yourself...........................................................................................................3

Operating the Beaver Blade Safely ..................................................................................3

CHAPTER 3 .............................................................................................................................5

INSTALLING YOUR DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®..............................5

Installation........................................................................................................................ 5

CHAPTER 4 .............................................................................................................................7

OPERATING YOUR DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®..............................7

Operation..........................................................................................................................7

Felling of Trees .................................................................................................................8

CHAPTER 5: ..........................................................................................................................10

MAINTAINING THE DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®..........................10

Sharpening the BEAVER BLADE....................................................................................10

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CHAPTER 1

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INTRODUCING THE DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™
BEAVER BLADE®

Thank you for the purchase of your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE. This manual will help you
set up and safely operate your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE. Careful adherence to the
safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use.
Please let us know if you have any questions or problems by contacting us via e-mail or our toll-free phone
number. Our contact information is listed inside the front cover of this manual. When you call or write,
please have the serial number of your DR TRIMMER/MOWER or order number available so we can help
you quickly.

Conventions used in this manual

THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY

THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN MINOR
OR MODERATE IN

THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW

Tip: This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your DR TRIMMER/MOWER

BEAVER BLADE.

Tools and Supplies Needed: This indicates you will need a special tool and supplies to perform a

maintenance function on your BEAVER BLADE.

Note: This information may be helpful to you.

If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take, contact Country Home Product’s toll-free
support at 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)

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Additional Information and Potential Changes

Country Home Products, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any
time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this
manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some
illustrations may not be applicable to your machine.

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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 BEAVER BLADE and help you avoid injury. Please take a few moments to
read the following guidelines for safely operating your new BEAVER BLADE.

Preparing to Use the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®

• Read these Safety and Operating Instructions before you use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER
BLADE. Become familiar with the installation, operation, and service recommendations to ensure
the best performance from your BEAVER BLADE.

• Inspect the area in which you will be working. Look for rocks, logs, sticks, rope, wire, garden tools,
etc., and remove these objects before cutting. Cutting over these objects could damage the BEAVER
BLADE and cause injury.

Safety Information Labels

Take some time to become familiar with the following standard safety cautions applicable to your
BEAVER BLADE.

Read the Safety and
Operating Instructions.

Do not operate the
machine near people
or animals.

Remove all objects
that could be thrown
by the

mower blade.

Always wear safety glasses
or goggles while operating
the machine.

Keep body parts away
from the mower blade.

Use caution operating the
machine on slopes.

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