Trimmer/Edger Names And Terms - Oregon ST275 Original Instruction Manual

TRIMMER/EDGER NAMES AND TERMS

TRIMMER/EDGER NAMES AND TERMS
Adjustment knob: The knob on the spool
that is rotated to load the trimmer line
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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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST275
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
Spool: The part of the trimmer head that
holds the trimmer line
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
AA 1013 - F/N 564572