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EQUIPMENT FOCUS | String Trimmers & Edgers Atom professional edger The Atom professional edger blends award-winning design with outstanding power, ease of use, safety and speed. The wheel-barrow design puts all of the weight of the machine on a single wheel, so the operator is not carrying the load. The shaft drive means 100 percent of the engine power is always on hand. The Atom professional edger combines the power of a much larger 3- or 4-wheeled machine with the mobility and maneuverability of a stick edger. Fully enclosed blade guard and safety trigger interlock add outstanding safety to this fast and reliable Mitsubishi-powered edger. Atom Edgers/Seago International, Inc. Core Outdoor Power's CGT400 trimmer In the spring of 2012, Core Outdoor Power will debut the CGT400 trimmer, the first component in the GasLess family of products. At the heart of the trimmer lies a wireless motor, which utilizes patented CORE Technology, with "CORE" serving as the acronym for "Conductor Optimized Rotary Energy." In addition to the CORE platform benefits (emission free, quiet and powerful), the trimmer offers the following features: instant trigger start, light weight, ergonomic soft-grip handles, excellent balance, no vibration, and run times equivalent to a tank of gas. Core Outdoor Power The DR Trimmer/Mower The DR Trimmer/Mower is the original trimmer on wheels. Backed by 25 years of innovation, the DR Trimmer/Mower is manufactured in Winooski, Vt., by DR Power Equipment. The DR Trimmer/Mower offers 5 times the power of a handheld string trimmer and goes from precise trimming to heavy mowing without missing a beat. The 14-gauge-steel frame, 14- to 16-inch wheels, and the anti-wrap trimmer head offer excellent performance. The full lineup includes electric- and manual-start models, as well as a self-propelled model in a variety of new, more powerful engine configurations. DR Power Equipment, a division of Country Home Products, Inc. Echo's PAS-280 Power Source with Bed Redefiner attachment The Echo Pro Attachment Series (PAS) lets users purchase the tools they need when they want. The PAS- 280 is the newest power source equipped with a rugged 28.1-cc professional-grade, 2-stroke engine. The PAS offers the convenience of only having to gas up and maintain 1 powerhead and includes a tool-less, quick- change coupler to make attachment transition quick and easy. Available attachments include string trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, brushcutters and the all-new Bed Redefiner. The Bed Redefiner is based on Echo's BRD-280 and is designed to help re-shape flowerbed edges that have rounded over time and help keep grassy areas looking manicured with well-defined bed edges. Echo Inc. DS 2800 S/T by efco The new DS 2800 S/T by efco features updates that make trimming better for the environment and user. The 27-cc engine produces 1.2 hp. and meets the EPA Phase 3 and CARB emissions standards. The updated driveshaft is equipped with a new torsion dampener to minimize the vibration to the operator. The new loop handle on the model S has been ergonomically redesigned with a soft grip, built to improve comfort and handling. efco/Emak USA, Inc. Grasshopper Edge-EZE edger The Grasshopper Edge-EZE edger allows users to save on labor and reduce edging time up to 75 percent over conventional handheld edgers. With a 2.5-inch cutting depth, Edge-EZE maintains established edges at up to 500 feet per minute. Twelve-inch vertical adjustment and a reversible, self-sharpening disc allow convenient edging from the sidewalk, turf or curb. Dependable, heavy-duty construction makes Edge-EZE ideal for daily commercial use, so it quickly pays for itself. Compatible with all DuraMax decks, Edge-EZE mounts on either side of the deck. An optional electric actuator increases downward pressure and raises the disc to cross sidewalks and driveways. The Grasshopper Co. Gravely Pro-Trim professional trimmer The Gravely Pro-Trim professional walk-behind trimmer removes and levels tall grass and weeds where mowers can't reach. A 15-degree pivoting deck and head assembly allows the operator to trim in tight spaces such as along walls and fences. The ergonomic walk-behind design enhances operation, because weight is not placed on the operator's arms and back. Additional features include a 4.5-hp. Kohler engine, 14- gauge-steel deck, 22-inch cutting width, 1.25- to 4.25-inch cutting heights, 4-position height adjustment, and ergonomic multi-position handlebars that fold up for convenient storage. Gravely, an Ariens Co. 30 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com