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24 FEBRUARY 2015 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com Product rounduP PRODUCTS Aero-Flex AF360 Glider This spring, at Lowe's stores nationwide, Aero-Flex will introduce the new 360AF Glider, a patented glide plate for string trimmers that provides a unique ground rest with a flexible line blade combination. The 360AF Glider attaches to the underside of the trimmer's rotating head, resting it directly on the ground, while the trimmer head continues to spin above it. This allows the trimmer to glide or "free- wheel" in all directions and along steep slopes and other hard-to-reach surfaces, delivering an even cut without skidding or scalping. Aero- Flex's new versatile maneuvering and height controls also reduce the weight of the trimmer and relieve the operator from fatigue. Specially engineered, the 360AF Glider makes the basic trimmer an ideal trimming and mowing tool for small residential plots, or where precision contour mowing is commercially required. 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 (pictured above) make the Atom ideal for edging asphalt, pavers and bricks. Atom edgers/seago international, inc. echo GT-225l lonG-reAch curved-shAFT Trimmer Echo's new GT-225L curved-shaft trimmer features a 55-inch shaft, which is 7 inches longer than the shaft of the GT-225. The GT-225L is also equipped with a fuel-efficient 21.2-cc professional-grade 2-stroke engine; an i-30 starting system for a 30-percent reduction in starting effort; a Speed-Feed 400 trimmer head, which reloads in seconds without disassembly; an ergonomically comfortable rubber over-molded rear-handle grip coupled with vibration-reduction engine mounts for all-day operation; and a 16-inch cutting swath for increased efficiency. The GT-225L will be available in late spring 2015. echo inc. eFco ds 3500 series For 2015, efco is introducing the DS 3500 series of professional brushcutters. These brushcutters were designed using the latest technology and materials to reduce overall dimensions and weight. A 36.3-cc and 1.9-hp. 2-stroke engine allows for generous torque output, while maintaining comfort for con- tinuous work. A paper air filter reduces filter maintenance and extends working life. Each brushcutter features the Load & Go line head and comes standard with a harness and grass blade. These brushcutters are backed by efco's 5-year consumer and 2-year commercial warranty. efco/comet usA GrAsshopper edGe-eZe edGer The Grasshopper Edge-EZE edger can improve productivity, reduce time-consuming hand edging, and eliminate the need for 2-cycle edgers. Electric and manual models deliver a clean edge up to 2.5 inches deep, up to 500 feet per minute, along sidewalks, driveways and roadways. Vertical adjustment up to 12 inches allows edging from the side- walk, turf or curb. An optional electric actuator increases downward pressure in tough condi- tions 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. EquipmEnt Focus sTrinG Trimmers & edGers