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O U T D O O R P O W E R E Q U I P M E N T FEBRUARY 2014 29 29 29 Earthwise lithium-powered cordless trimmer • 40-volt lithium battery • 4-amp-hour lithium battery for fade-free power and longer work time (holds charge 4 times longer than Ni-Cad) • Straight-shaft (16-inch cut) and curved-shaft (14-inch cut) models • Blade capable (brushcutter) • Fast charge time: 1 hour • 2-year limited warranty Great States Corp. Honda trimmers Powered by a Honda mini 4-stroke engine, every Honda trimmer is highly fuel efficient, offers excellent torque for demanding jobs, and features the Honda Quick Start system for easy starting. The HHT25SLTA (25 cc), HHT35SLTA (35 cc) and HHT35SUKA (35 cc with bicycle-type handle) trimmers run on regular gasoline, so there's never a need to mix gas and oil. Honda 4-stroke engines are exceptionally quiet, clean running, and a reliable backbone of power for all Honda outdoor power equipment products. Honda Power Equipment Husqvarna battery-operated trimmers For homeowners and commercial users seeking more environmentally friendly outdoor power equipment, Husqvarna is adding to its line of battery-operated products. Each new product is equipped with a high-capacity Li-Ion 36-volt battery that offers the performance of a gasoline-powered engine with a cleaner and quieter experience. Each product also features SavE mode technology, which can be activated with the push of a button to lower output performance and increase battery life in less-demanding situations (e.g. light grass trimming or small branch cutting). Three new high-performance trimmers — the curved 136LiL, straight-loop 536LiL, and straight-bullhorn 536LiR — provide excellent ergonomics and balance for efficient, non-exhausting performance. Each provides stepless electronic speed control, with the latter 2 models featuring a brushless motor and rotation direction change for professional use. These new battery-operated products are among Husqvarna's many product line offerings that provide new options to help complete projects more efficiently. Husqvarna Little Wonder edgers Little Wonder offers several models of powered edgers that are ideal for busy landscaping and grounds maintenance professionals who require time and cost efficiency. From Little Wonder's line of powerful, compact Pro walk-behind edgers to the premier self-propelled commercial BedShaper, Little Wonder offers an edger to match any-sized job and any-sized landscape crew. Little Wonder Pro edgers (model pictured) are engineered with durable steel frames, a cast- iron cutter head housing, 10-inch reversible blades, and choice of hardworking engines that induce a cutting speed of 90 feet per minute. The Little Wonder BedShaper cuts crisp clean edges, even "S" curves, up to 100 feet per minute, making short work of even the largest edging, bed shaping and trenching projects. Little Wonder/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Oregon ST275 trimmer/edger The newest addition to Oregon's 40V MAX Cordless Tool System, the ST275 trimmer/edger, has been updated with patented gear-drive technology for 50-percent more torque and even more powerful cutting. The trimmer utilizes Oregon's quick-load trimmer head for fast, easy string loading and reliable bump-feed line advancement. Equipped with a variable-speed trigger and outfitted with a dual-line head and flip-down edge guide, the ST275 is a true 2-in-1 tool. Weighing just 9.4 pounds with a 2.4-Ah or 4.0-Ah battery pack, the high-performance, instant-start tool delivers power and performance without the hassles of gas. Oregon Cordless Tool System | Blount, Inc. Shindaiwa T235 The Shindaiwa T235 combines a dependable, proven, 21.2-cc, 2-stroke engine with a smooth, lightweight, solid drive shaft and a high-capacity Speed-Feed 400 cutting head for effortless all-day trimming. The 11.9-pound trimmer also features comfortable and ergonomically correct grips, premium 2-stage air filtration, a full-wrap tank stand, a 20-inch cutting swath and a high-torque gear box. Plus, the T235 is backed by a 2-year commercial warranty. Shindaiwa Stihl FS 94 R professional trimmer The Stihl FS 94 R professional trimmer offers features to simplify landscaping tasks in a powerful 2-stroke engine package. The FS 94 R debuts as the lightest trimmer in the Stihl professional line and boasts one of the best power- to-weight ratios in its class. Weighing slightly more than 10 pounds, the FS 94 R combines performance, portability and innovation to help pros tackle large jobs with less fatigue. The FS 94 R is equipped with an ECOSPEED throttle adjustment wheel, allowing users to set the most effective speed for a particular application, such as low throttle around flower beds and high throttle to cut through thick grass and weeds. It does all of this with stable engine operation and performance throughout the rpm range while delivering the maneuverability needed to navigate around obstacles and power to get the job done. Stihl Inc. Continued on page 34