Trimmer/Edger Names And Terms - Oregon ST275 GSL Manuel D'instructions Original

Trimmer/Edger Names and Terms

Bystander safety zone: A 20 ft (6 m) circle
around the operator that must remain free from
tripping hazards, bystanders, children, and pets
Cutting speed: The trimmer/edger has a
variable cutting speed Press the throttle
trigger more firmly for faster cutting speed To
get the most cutting time out of each charge,
use only the minimum cutting speed necessary
to cut the material
Edging: The process of using the trimmer/
edger to maintain a clean line between lawn
and sidewalk, pavement, flower bed, or other
object
Edging guide: The metal component extending
from the trimmer that helps control the
position of the trimmer head during edging
Front handle: The support handle toward the
middle of the shaft
Grass wrap protector: The plastic cover
between the trimmer head and the guard that
helps prevent grass bind
Guard: The barrier between the trimmer head
and the operator
Line cutting blade: The blade on the bottom
of the guard that limits the length of the
trimmer line
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Trimmer/Edger Names and Terms
Motor housing: The plastic cover at the end
of the shaft that holds the guard and trimmer
head
Powerhead: The assembly at the end of the
shaft holding the battery pack
Rear handle: The support handle, located at
or toward the rear of the trimmer/edger, where
the throttle trigger is located
Shaft: The long portion between the
powerhead and the motor housing
Spindle: The part protruding from the motor
housing that connects the trimmer head to the
trimmer/edger
Throttle trigger: A device that controls the
speed of the head
Trimmer head: The rotating assembly at the
end of the shaft, below the guard
Trimming: The process of using the trimmer/
edger to cut grass or weeds to a manageable
height
Trigger lock-out: A movable stop that
prevents the unintentional activation of the
trimmer/edger until manually actuated
Wear parts: Parts such as the trimmer head
and trimmer line that wear during use and can
be replaced by the user
Trimmer/Edger Model ST275-GSL