Country Home Products Lawn Mower DR TRIMMER MOWERTM BEAVER BLADE User Guide

DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™  
BEAVER BLADE®  
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER  
BEAVER BLADE  
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Table of Contents  
CHAPTER 1 ............................................................................................................................1  
INTRODUCING THE DR® TRIMMER/MOWERBEAVER 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  
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 INJURY  
THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW  
THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE OR PROPERTY.  
Tip: This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your DRTRIMMER/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)  
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.  
Always wear safety glasses  
or goggles while operating  
the machine.  
Do not operate the  
machine near people  
or animals.  
Keep body parts away  
from the mower blade.  
Remove all objects  
that could be thrown  
by the mower blade.  
Use caution operating the  
machine on slopes.  
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Protecting Yourself  
For your protection when using the BEAVER BLADE on your DR TRIMMER/MOWER, please read  
carefully, and comply with all safety and operating instructions. Improper use or abuse of any gasoline  
powered brush cutter or saw blade could result in a serious injury. Follow these Safety and Operating  
Instructions and the Operating Instructions provided with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER. If you have  
misplaced your Operating Instructions manual, a replacement may be obtained from Country Home  
Products.  
Always wear the protective goggles while cutting to protect your eyes from possible thrown objects.  
Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE. If you  
have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not use the BEAVER BLADE while barefoot or  
wearing open sandals.  
Wear long pants when cutting.  
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which might be caught on the machine’s moving parts.  
Use earmuffs or earplugs to protect your hearing.  
We recommend wearing gloves while handling and cutting with the BEAVER BLADE.  
Operating the Beaver Blade Safely  
THE ITEMS LISTED IN THIS SECTION WILL HELP YOU KEEP YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER  
BLADE OPERATING SMOOTHLY AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF OR  
OTHERS. PLEASE REVIEW THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING TO USE YOUR BEAVER BLADE  
THE BEAVER BLADE IS DESIGNED TO CUT WOOD, BRUSH AND SMALL TREES ONLY! BEFORE  
USING YOUR BEAVER BLADE, ALWAYS INSPECT THE WORK AREA BEFORE STARTING WORK, AND  
REMOVE ANY ROCKS, STONES, GLASS, CANS, WIRE, METAL OF ANY KIND AND ANY OTHER  
FOREIGN OBJECTS IF POSSIBLE. AVOID THESE HAZARDS IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO REMOVE THEM.  
THE BEAVER BLADE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR A CHAIN SAW.  
Keep bystanders at least 100 feet away from your work area at all times. Objects can be thrown far  
from the machine and at great speeds. To be safe, do not operate the machine near small children  
or pets, and never allow children to operate the machine. Disengage the blade and stop the engine  
when another person approaches.  
Be sure all blade and wheel controls are DISENGAGED before attempting to start the engine.  
Engage and disengage the blade a few times to get used to it before cutting.  
Keep your hands and feet away from the blade, belts, chains, blade pulleys, and concealed areas  
while the engine is running. NEVER reach under the deck or grab hold of any part of the deck when  
the engine is running.  
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ALWAYS shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire(s) before adjusting the machine. If you  
have to stop to remove grass or debris from the underside of the deck, ALWAYS disconnect the  
spark plug wire(s) first.  
ALWAYS keep the BEAVER BLADE maintained and in good condition.  
DO NOT use a BEAVER BLADE that is bent, fractured, dulled or damaged in any way.  
ALWAYS keep the BEAVER BLADE teeth sharpened. A dull blade may lead to improper cutting  
action, which could result in serious injury.  
ALWAYS replace the saw chain with that provided in the appropriate Chain Teeth Pak® only. Our  
saw chains are pre-stretched to avoid loosening during use. Using a different saw chain may cause  
unsafe operating conditions when installed on the BEAVER BLADE, and could result in serious  
injury.  
When operating over uneven terrain and slopes, use EXTREME CAUTION to ensure solid and firm  
footing.  
DO NOT pound the BEAVER BLADE into vegetation like an axe. Such use may seriously damage the  
BEAVER BLADE and machine, and could result in serious injury.  
DO NOT cut anything except wood and other vegetation. Cutting into dirt, rocks, metal and other  
materials could cause injury or damage to the operator and machine and will damage the blade  
teeth.  
Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.  
Use extra caution when cutting in wet or slippery conditions.  
While using the DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE, don't hurry or take things for granted.  
When in doubt about the equipment or your surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to  
look things over. Make sure that you have 100% control of the machine at all times.  
Never allow children or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the DR  
TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE.  
Do not operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol or medication.  
Watch for traffic when cutting near roadways.  
NEVER use a BEAVER BLADE in any manner or for any purpose other than those recommended in  
these instructions.  
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CHAPTER 3  
INSTALLING YOUR DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®  
This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up your new DR  
TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the  
parts of your DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE assembly by reviewing Figure 1 before beginning  
the steps outlined in this chapter.  
Installation  
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THE 12" BEAVER BLADE MAY ONLY BE USED WITH 2000 SPRINT OR LATER (YELLOW FRAME) OR  
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ANY STANDARD, PRO OR COMMERCIAL MODEL DR TRIMMER/MOWER. THE 12" BEAVER BLADE  
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IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON SPRINT MODELS MANUFACTURED BEFORE 2000  
(ORANGE FRAME), OR COMPACT MODELS.  
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE INSTALLING THE 12" BEAVER BLADE:  
DO NOT USE THE STANDARD MOW-BALL™ SUPPORT MOUNTING BOLT FOR MOUNTING  
THE 12" BEAVER BLADE AS SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT. USE THE HARDENED  
MOUNTING BOLT SUPPLIED.  
DO NOT USE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DISKS OR LINE PLATES WHEN USING THE 12" BEAVER  
BLADE. THE HEAT CREATED BY THE FRICTION OF THE BLADE MAY DAMAGE THEM.  
Note: When using the aluminum Mow-Ball™ Support (recommended), you will NOT need to use the  
rectangular washer because one is built in.  
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE  
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S).  
Tools Needed:  
Long Phillips head screwdriver  
Gloves  
DR®TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions for reference.  
1. Follow the steps in your DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions to remove the  
trimmer head assembly from the bearing housing assembly. Remove the flanged bolt or the  
standard bolt and rectangular washer insert completely (and store for future use), as they will not be  
required when using the aluminum Mow-Ball™ Support.  
2. Carefully unpack the BEAVER BLADE. Wear gloves when handling the BEAVER BLADE— the teeth  
are very sharp!  
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3. Choose the package with the hardened mounting bolt, metal spacer and illustration appropriate for  
your machine (Figure 1).  
4. Mount the BEAVER BLADE as shown in Figure 1. Use the hardened mounting bolt supplied with the  
BEAVER BLADE kit. Insert the hardened mounting bolt through the aluminum Mow Ball Support,  
the BEAVER BLADE (with the printed side of the blade facing up), the metal spacer (with the beveled  
side up), the bearing housing plate (if it’s a later model) and then into the bearing housing. Use a  
Phillips head screwdriver or the head locking tool to keep the shaft from turning while tightening the  
BEAVER BLADE and Mow-Ball™ Support as described in your DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety &  
Operating Instructions. Tighten the hardened mounting bolt firmly.  
Standard, Pro & Commercial models  
Kit number 131151  
Sprint© 2000 Model  
Kit number 146011  
Figure 1  
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CHAPTER 4  
OPERATING YOUR DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®  
This chapter covers the procedures for operating your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER BLADE.  
Note: We recommend using the aluminum Mow-Ball™ Support with the BEAVER BLADE. It will withstand  
the heat generated by heavy or continuous use better than the standard nylon Mow-Ball™ Support.  
THE BEAVER BLADE IS DESIGNED TO CUT WOOD, BRUSH AND SMALL TREES ONLY! BEFORE USING  
YOUR BEAVER BLADE, ALWAYS INSPECT THE WORK AREA BEFORE STARTING WORK, AND REMOVE  
ANY ROCKS, STONES, GLASS, CANS, WIRE, METAL OF ANY KIND AND ANY OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS  
IF POSSIBLE. AVOID THESE HAZARDS IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO REMOVE THEM.  
Operation  
1. Start your DR TRIMMER/MOWER as usual. Stand  
behind the handlebar in the normal operating position.  
DO NOT engage the trimmer head clutch until you are  
certain that no one is in the area of the machine.  
DO NOT ENGAGE THE SELP PROPELLED TRIMMER WHEEL  
DRIVE WHILE CUTTING BRUSH OR SAPLINGS. THE DRIVE  
COULD FORCE THE BLADE INTO THE MATERIAL TOO FAST  
AND CAUSE THE BLADE TO JAM.  
2. Always look at the tree or sapling before you begin  
cutting to judge the direction it will fall (See paragraph  
Felling of Trees on next page). Let the trimmer get up  
to full throttle before trying to cut with it.  
Figure 2  
3. Engage the trimmer head, balance the trimmer on the wheels to level the blade, and EASE the blade  
into the brush or saplings you wish to cut. Use the side of the blade to cut instead of heading  
straight into the trunk (Figure 2). DO NOT ram the blade into what you are cutting. Ramming could  
damage the blade and cause injury. When cutting small trees that cannot be cut in one bite, pull the  
blade back and cut again from the opposite side. (See paragraph Felling of Trees)  
4. Turn off the engine and wait for the blade to stop turning BEFORE clearing cut debris out of the way.  
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Felling of Trees  
DO NOT CUT A TREE IN ANY MANNER THAT WOULD ENDANGER PEOPLE, CAUSE PROPERTY  
DAMAGE, OR STRIKE A UTILITY LINE. NOTIFY THE UTILITY COMPANY IMMEDIATELY IF A TREE  
MAKES CONTACT WITH A UTILITY LINE. IF THIS HAPPENS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE TREE  
FROM LINE OR YOUR TRIMMER FROM THE TREE.  
CLEAR A PATH TO RETREAT WHEN CUTTING SMALL TREES  
BEFORE STARTING TO CUT THE TREE. (SEE FIGURE 3)  
Direction  
Felling of Saplings less than 3 inches  
Of Fall  
If you know the direction of fall:  
45˚  
1. Balance the Trimmer on the wheels so the Mow Ball is  
off the ground and the blade is approximately level.  
Figure 3  
Start the single felling cut on the side away from the  
direction of fall.  
2. Cut all the way through by rotating the Trimmer to the  
left into the tree.  
Direction  
3. Stop the BEAVER BLADE and clear away felled trees  
before cutting additional trees.  
Of Fall  
Felling Cut  
Felling of Small Trees  
The notch method is used when two cuts are required. The  
first cut is on the side of the tree in the desired direction of  
fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of the  
tree, the tree will tend to fall in the direction of the first cut.  
First Cut  
1. Balance the Trimmer on the wheels to the desired  
height and make the first (lower) cut through 1/3 of  
the diameter of the tree. (See Figure 4)  
Figure 4  
2. Make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch  
by balancing the Trimmer a little higher if possible.  
Opening  
Of Felling  
Cut  
3. Leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and  
Direction  
Of Fall  
the notch to form a hinge. (See Figure 5)  
Note: The hinge helps to keep the tree from twisting and  
falling in the wrong direction.  
4. Use a wedge if there is any chance that the tree will not  
fall in the desired direction.  
Closing Of  
Notch  
STAY ON THE UPHILL SIDE OF THE TERRAIN TO AVOID  
BEING IN THE WAY IF THE TREE BEGINS ROLLING OR  
SLIDING DOWNHILL AFTER IT IF FELLED.  
Hinge Holds The Tree On  
Stump And Controls The Fall  
Figure 5  
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ALWAYS put yourself in these positions when cutting a tree:  
Wind  
Figure 6  
ALWAYS CUT UPWIND  
Leans  
This  
Way  
Figure 7  
ALWAYS CUT OPPOSITE LEAN  
Weighted  
On This Side  
Figure 8  
ALWAYS CUT ON UN-WEIGHTED SIDE  
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CHAPTER 5:  
MAINTAINING THE DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE®  
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your BEAVER BLADE.  
Please refer to this manual for maintenance procedures.  
Use the BEAVER BLADE for cutting wood, brush and small trees ONLY.  
It's a good practice to sharpen the BEAVER BLADE before each use. This allows you to maintain the  
proper cutting angle of the teeth before the chain gets too dull. See the following page for  
sharpening instructions.  
The BEAVER BLADE does not need to be oiled.  
To avoid premature dulling, keep the blade out of contact with the ground.  
If you are planning to do heavy brush cutting, please consider purchasing the aluminum Mow-Ball™  
Support, which better withstands the heat created by the BEAVER BLADE and is more durable under  
heavy use.  
If you have any questions, please call us TOLL-FREE 1(800)DR-OWNER(376- 9637). One of our  
Customer Service Representatives will be happy to help you.  
Sharpening the BEAVER BLADE  
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) BEFORE REMOVING THE BEAVER BLADE AND  
WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND GLOVES WHEN SHARPENING YOUR BEAVER BLADE.  
YOUR BEAVER BLADE CHAIN IS A SEMI-CHISEL CHAIN WITH A .325" PITCH FOR THE 12" BEAVER  
BLADE. SHARPENING YOUR CHAIN THE WRONG WAY COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE OR DESTROY  
IT. IF YOU’VE NEVER DONE THIS PROCEDURE BEFORE, IT’S GOOD TO PRACTICE ON AN OLD  
CHAIN FIRST, OR GET SOME TIPS AND ADVICE FROM AN EXPERIENCED CHAIN SHARPENER.  
Tools Needed:  
3/16" (4.8mm) round file (never use a rat-tail file) for the 12" chain.  
Flat file  
1. Remove the BEAVER BLADE from the cutting (or trimming) head. Leave the chain on the blade.  
2. Draw a mark on the chain or BEAVER BLADE where you will begin sharpening.  
TIP: Using a vise to hold the Beaver Blade while sharpening will make it easier to make consistent  
sharpening strokes.  
Note: File the chain with a light pressure into the cutting edge of the tooth. Do not bear down on the file. Give  
each tooth the same number of strokes. The teeth are made of a relatively soft metal. It is not necessary to  
remove a lot of metal.  
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3. While holding the beaver blade in a standing  
(vertical) position, Place the round file into the tooth  
at the same angle as the cutting edge of the tooth  
(Figure 9). Lightly push the file across the cutting  
edge and through the tooth, twisting the file a half  
turn with each stroke (Figure 10).  
Tooth Angle  
Tooth  
4. Skip the next tooth (because it is facing the opposite  
direction), and sharpen the following tooth and so  
on. When you get back to your mark, you are finished  
with ONE side of the BEAVER BLADE.  
Raker  
Figure 9  
5. Turn the BEAVER BLADE around to sharpen the  
other side. Change the angle of the round file to  
follow the angle of the cutting edge for teeth on this  
side (Figure 11). Start sharpening at your mark.  
Sharpen the teeth that have not yet been touched.  
Remember to pay attention to the angle of the file on  
the tooth and use the same number of strokes per  
tooth. Twist the file a half turn with each stroke into  
the cutting edge of the tooth, and don’t bear down  
on the file. Sharpen every other tooth until you get  
back to your mark.  
Round File  
First Side  
Note: A chain that is sharper on one side than it is on the  
other will not cut in a straight line, but will tend to drift up  
or down, consistent with the sharper side of the chain. If your  
blade drifts up or down, check to see that the chain is equally  
sharp on both sides.  
Figure 10  
Round File  
Note: After the cutting edges are all sharp, the rakers need  
to be filed down to give the teeth the proper cutting depth.  
See the following procedure to complete the Beaver Blade  
sharpening.  
Second Side  
6. Hold the flat file horizontal and file down the rakers  
to the suggested dimension (Figure 12).  
Figure 11  
Note: If not enough material is removed from the rakers, the  
teeth will not cut efficiently. If too much material is removed  
from the rakers, the teeth will cut too aggressively and cause  
instability in the cutting action.  
Cutting  
Edge  
.025  
Raker  
Figure 12  
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