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26 FEBRUARY 2017 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com S T R I N G T R I M M E R S & E D G E R S EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS Honda VersAttach multi-purpose system Honda Power Equipment entered the split-shaft trimmer market with the introduction of the Honda VersAttach multi-purpose system. Featuring 2 powerhead options and 6 different attachments, the VersAttach system combines the power and reliability of Honda 4-stroke engines with a robust lineup of tools to fit a wide range of lawn and garden needs. The VersAttach system offers 2 powerhead models: the UMC425, powered by a Honda GX25 mini 4-stroke engine, as well as the UMC435, powered by a GX35 mini 4-stroke engine. The design of the Honda mini 4-stroke engine provides for full 360-degree operation, allowing the VersAttach to be used — and stored — upright, sideways or even upside down. The 4-stroke engine also eliminates the need to mix fuel and oil, saving the operator valuable time, money and frustration of trying to get the right fuel/oil mixture. Each model can be paired with an optional interchangeable line trimmer, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, pruner or cultivator that fits quickly and securely into the attachment shaft by way of Honda's SureLoc joint-locking system, saving time and effort for the user. Honda Power Equipment Husqvarna 525LS trimmer The Husqvarna 525LS trimmer is a durable and powerful trimmer designed for professional use. A 1.3- hp. engine provides the performance that lawn and garden professionals demand, while the heavy-duty trimmer head protects the transmission and bevel gear to maximize durability over long periods of use. The trimmer's pro-grade power and durability are complemented by innovative features designed to provide trouble-free performance, including an Air Purge system that removes air from the carburetor and fuel system so the trimmer is easier to start. The 525LS is also lightweight, well balanced and ergonomically designed to minimize user fatigue, allowing professionals to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Husqvarna Quick Change Cutting System The Quick Change Cutting System not only eliminates the need for 2 different heads for trimming, but it also makes trimming easier, allowing users to change from Aeroline to blade in 30 seconds. Aeroline is heavy-duty molded line that can be used to trim against fencing, trees, foundations, etc. The heavy- duty, metal-edged, plastic blades are reversible and used for cutting tough weeds and mowing down woody growth. These blades use half the power and cut twice as fast. Both cutting implements are easy to change — just release the levers and switch between the Aeroline and blades. Each system includes 1 replacement head, 3 metal-edged plastic blades, 3 molded Aerolines, and an adapter for the user's handheld trimmer. Trim-A-Lawn by Leonardi Mfg. Little Wonder pro edgers Little Wonder pro edgers are ideal for busy grounds maintenance and asphalt professionals 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 sealcoating 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. Mean Green commercial, electric, handheld string trimmer and battery backpack Mean Green's powerful, quiet, electric, battery backpack and commercial, electric, handheld string trimmer have a unique ergonomic design, which offers a comfortable lightweight fit, while still providing a perfectly balanced feel to the operator. No more agonizing pull-string starting. With just the flip of a switch, the operator is ready to go. The battery backpack features a single, exchangeable Lithium Energy Module, which permits run times longer than a typical tank of gas on a gas- powered trimmer. The zero- emission trimmer also produces 1/4 the noise of a gas-powered trimmer and boasts an equally comparable 17-inch cutting width. Many attachments are available on this unit, including an 8-inch, metal-blade, stick edger. Mean Green Products Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL string trimmer Milwaukee Tool's M18 FUEL string trimmer has the power to clear thick brush, reaches full throttle in less than 1 second, and provides up to 1 hour of run time per charge. The motor is positioned in the rear of the trimmer to provide the best combination of power, balance, and maneuverability. Through a variable-speed trigger, users can choose between low and high. High provides