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TRIMMER/EDGER NAMES AND TERMS
OREGON® Cordless Tool System
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST275
AB 0214 - F/N 564571
TRIMMER/EDGER NAMES AND TERMS
Adjustment knob: The knob on the spool
that is rotated to load the trimmer line.
Bystander safety zone: A m ( ft) 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.
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.