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OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT w w w. o u t d o o r p o w e re q u i p m e n t . c o m 28 EquipmEnt Focus | string trimmers & Edgers 28 Aero-Flex 360AF Glider The patent-pending Aero-Flex 360AF Glider attaches below a trimmer's rotating head and allows the operator to rest the trimmer on the ground, "lifting" the trimmer weight from the operator, thus reducing fatigue and effort while adding maneuvering control. As a result, the operator can freely mow and trim in all directions while controlling its adjustable cutting height. The Aero-Flex 360AF Glider system is engineered with precision bearings, allowing the operator to glide the multi-use tool (without skidding) on the grass surface by isolating the rotating head from ground contact. Bearings within the design eliminate the undesirable loss of control, as well as head abrasion wear, from ground contact. The Aero-Flex 360AF Glider attachment makes an ideal trimming and mowing tool for small residential plots, or where precision contour mowing is commercially required (golf courses, cemeteries, fences and posts, roadways and walkways). Aero-Flex Technologies, Inc. Atom professional edger The Atom professional edger is a shaft-driven, wheel-barrow-style, walk-behind, multiple-use machine known for speed, safety and versatility. Since the weight of the machine is balanced on the forward single wheel, it is very light weight for the operator. The shaft drive allows for all of the power from the 35-cc Honda GX engine to be transferred to the edger's 2 blades. The optional wire wheel brush blades make the Atom ideal for edging asphalt, pavers and bricks. Atom Edgers/Seago International, Inc. coRE's power Lok CORE's Power Lok utilizes the same proven Conductor Optimized Rotary Energy (CORE) technology used in its dedicated units, just in one comprehensive system that features a variety of interchangeable attachments, including a line and hedge trimmer. With the power cell and drive unit, the Power Lok line trimmer weighs 11 pounds and features a dual- line bump-feed head, housing 20 inches of .095-inch-diameter trimmer spool. The hedge trimmer attachment weighs in at 13 pounds and has a 22-inch blade length, which produces 3,200 strokes per minute. Launched in spring 2013, the product's drive unit instantaneously recognizes each attachment upon connection and communicates the necessary operational instructions to the powerful CORE motor. CORE Outdoor Power DR trimmer mower Backed by more than 25 years of continuing innovation, the DR Trimmer Mower is ideal for property maintenance. It allows the operator to makes crisp edges along fence lines, walls, gardens and flower beds without any back or arm strain. It also whips through waist-high grass and unsightly weeds before they get out of control. Optional blade attachments allow the operator to cut brush and brambles for a versatile trimming and edging tool. Walk-behind, self-propelled and PTO models are available. DR Power Equipment, a division of Country Home Products, Inc. Echo sRm-266t trimmer The Echo SRM-266T trimmer boasts 50-percent more cutting torque than standard Echo trimmers, making it ideal for trimming and cutting in thick regional grasses and dense weeds. The SRM-266T features a powerful, smooth-running, 25.4-cc, professional-grade, 2-stroke engine. An engine vibration reduction system with padded handles increases operator comfort. Additional features include a 59-inch, 4-layer flex cable drive to provide additional strength in handling tough trimming and cutting applications, a 16.9-fluid-ounce see-through fuel tank for long run time, and a debris shield with a built-in cut-off knife for optimum line length. Echo Inc. efco Ds 2200 and Ds 2400 series line trimmers The DS 2200 and DS 2400 Series line trimmers from efco are among the lightest and most durable trimmers on the market. The DS 2200 was made for the homeowner in mind with a power-to-weight ratio that is unmatchable. For more commercial users, the DS 2400 delivers the necessary power while remaining light to tackle any project head on. efco/Emak USA, Inc. Grasshopper Edge-EZE The Grasshopper Edge-EZE improves productivity, reduces time-consuming hand edging, and eliminates the need for a 2-cycle edger. Electric and manual models deliver a clean edge up to 2.5 inches deep up to 500 feet/minute along sidewalks, driveways and roadways. Vertical adjustment up to 12 inches allows edging from the sidewalk, turf or curb. An optional electric actuator increases downward pressure in tough conditions and raises the disc to cross sidewalks. By increasing productivity and decreasing labor, Edge-EZE can make a significant impact on the bottom line. The Grasshopper Co. Gravely edger With a variety of adjustment capabilities, the Gravely edger offers landscapers the ability to cut, edge, trim, and bevel along walkways, driveways and curbs. Equipped with a 169-cc Subaru or 136-cc Gravely engine, the Gravely edger has the power to perform the most difficult landscaping projects while minimizing noise and vibration. Its recoil starter and standard push drive train system make the machine easy to operate. The edger's deck is built with 12-gauge steel for added strength and durability and offers 4 cutting height positions. The edger's curb hop feature allows the right rear wheel to adjust vertically for edging along curbs. Unique to the Gravely edger is a laterally adjustable front wheel, which allows the pivot head to rotate 110 degrees for trimming. The ergonomic T-handle optimizes operator comfort, while also adding a level of safety though an operator presence control. Gravely, an Ariens Co.