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PRODUCT ROUNDUP EQUIPMENT FOCUS 22 FEBRUARY 2016 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com PRODUCT ROUNDUP PRODUCTS QUICK CHANGE SYSTEM FROM LEONARDI The Quick Change System from Leonardi makes trimming easier. Change from Aeroline to blade in 30 seconds. Each system includes 1 replacement head, 3 metal-edged plastic blades, 3 molded Aerolines and the adapters for your handheld trimmer. The heavy-duty metal-edged plastic blades are reversible, and they are used for cutting tough weeds and mowing down woody growth. These blades use half the power and cut twice as fast. Aeroline is heavy-duty molded line and is used to trim against fencing, trees, founda- tions, etc. Both cutting implements are easy to change — just release the levers and switch between the Aerolines or the blades. No need for 2 different heads for trimming. Leonardi Mfg. LITTLE WONDER PRO EDGERS Little Wonder pro edgers are ideal for busy grounds maintenance and asphalt profession- als that need to make edging and crack-cleaning jobs more time and cost efficient. These edgers are engineered with the professional in mind with tough steel frames, a cast-iron cutter-head housing, dual belts, the choice of a 10-inch reversible edger blade or a steel bristle disc brush for asphalt and sealcoat- ing preparation, and a hardworking engine that induces an edging speed of 90 feet per minute. The units are user friendly with fingertip controls and a ratchet-arm height adjustment system, which controls the height through the dual front wheels and not the cutter head, for fatigue-free operation and control. Little Wonder/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. LITTLE WONDER BEDSHAPER The Little Wonder BedShaper cuts crisp clean edges (even "S" curves) up to 100 feet per minute, making quick work of even the largest edg- ing, bedshaping and trenching projects. The most intricately shaped beds, smallest-diameter tree rings, and tightest curved edges are made easy with the BedShaper. With features like added differential and zero-turning radius that offer outstanding maneuverability and precision, a hydrostatic transmission for infinite speed control in forward and reverse, multiple engine options, and cutting depths ranging from .5 to 4.5 inches, the Little Wonder BedShaper has the power and versatility to perform a variety of tasks — cutting costs nearly as fast as it cuts through turf. Built for professional landscaping and grounds maintenance professionals, the Little Wonder BedShaper stands up to the riggers of all-day, every-day use. The frame is constructed from welded, formed, high-gauge steel. The powerful 16.25-inch-diameter notched blade is made from heat-treated spring steel, and it is guaranteed against chipping, breaking, bending and delaminating for life. A BladeFloat feature allows the blade arm to travel over tree roots and rocks while continuing blade engagement for hassle-free cutting around obstacles. The Shape-Trak design mounts the blade in-line with the drive wheels, so the blade follows the exact path of the wheels for the most precise edging, and the spring-loaded belt idler is fully enclosed for maintenance-free operation. Little Wonder/Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. MEAN GREEN MGP-HH COMMERCIAL CORDLESS ELECTRIC STRING TRIMMER AND BATTERY BACKPACK WITH ATTACHMENTS This powerful, quiet, electric battery backpack and electric string trimmer with built-in operator cooling system provides an ideal solution to the ever-growing problem of loud, smelly, emission- producing, gas-powered string trimmers. Special attention to ergonomic design provides a comfortable, lightweight fit while offering a well-balanced feel to the operator. No more agonizing pull- string starting. With just the flip of a switch, the op- erator is ready to trim, edge, or prune. The battery backpack features a single exchangeable Lithium Energy Module, which permits runtimes longer than a typical tank of gas on a gas trimmer. With 25 percent of the noise and a cutting width equal to that of a gas-powered trimmer, this zero-emission, quiet trimmer should satisfy the most demanding customers and is ideal for schools, hospitals, HOA communities, hotels and resorts. Mean Green Products LLC OREGON ST275 TRIMMER/EDGER AND GATOR SPEEDLOAD CUTTING SYSTEM Oregon is improving productivity for green industry professionals with its latest innova- tion: the Gator Speedload cutting system. Available in the spring, Gator SpeedLoad will come as original equipment on Oregon's 40V MAX lithium-ion ST275 trimmer/edger. Gator SpeedLoad cuts trimmer reloading time to 20 seconds. The Gator SpeedLoad's innova- tive tongue-and-groove design improves line durability and lasts twice as long as traditional trimmer line. Powered by Oregon's premium lithium-ion battery platform, the ST275 trimmer/edger fea- tures a patented gear-drive technology for fast, powerful cutting. Weighing only 9.4 pounds with the battery pack, it delivers power and performance without the hassle associated with gas-powered tools. When used together, the Gator SpeedLoad and ST275 trimmer/edg- er allow green industry professionals to spend more time on the job and less time reloading line or mixing fuel and oil. Oregon | Blount, Inc. STRING TRIMMERS & EDGERS EQUIPMENT FOCUS