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PRODUCT Roundup.


BRUSH CUTTER

The Swisher swisher Sexology A regional term for a really queer queer, not that there's anything wrong with that  44" Trailcutter is specifically designed for clearing brush from overgrown overgrown

said of a part that has not been kept trimmed.


overgrown hoof
overgrown hooves put unusual stresses on bones and tendons and allow for distortion of the wall and sole.
 fields, roadsides, fence-lines, and trails. Equipped with a universal hitch, it easily hooks up to most lawn tractors and ATV's. Built tough- in order to withstand the rigors of mowing mow 1  
n.
1. The place in a barn where hay, grain, or other feed is stored.

2. A stack of hay or other feed stored in a barn.
 or cutting any terrain. 10.5 HP engine and heavy duty swinging blades cut most brush up to 1.5" in diameter. Reinforced steel frame construction. Universal articulating hitch for use in ditches. Single point height adjustment. Rear discharge chute -- all cut material goes back, not to the sides. Easy offset left to right hitch.

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PLAYGROUND ACTIVITY

The new Walking the Plank[TM] ground level activity from GameTime[R] encourages socially interactive balancing and rocking play experiences that help children further develop their sensory-perceptual skills. This durable eight-foot long pvc coated punched steel plank is fastened to three heavy-duty coil springs which are set in permanent concrete foundations for loose fill surfacing applications (surface mount option is available).

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SIGNAGE

The Plastic Lumber Company, Inc., also introduces Digital DeSigns, a revolutionary new signage product utilizing "Folia fo·li·a  
n.
Plural of folium.
" technology. Digital DeSigns incorporates both high resolution, digital printing, and the durability of laminated phenolic resins Noun 1. phenolic resin - a thermosetting resin
phenolic, phenoplast

synthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics
 to provide the very best material system for outdoor and indoor signage. Available in an unlimited array of ultraviolet protected colors and with a 10 year warranty, it is resistant to most acts of vandalism, outdoor weathering, graffiti, fire, high pressure cleaning, and cigarette burns Cigarette Burns may refer to:
  • John Carpenter's Cigarette Burns
  • Cigarette Burns (Dawson's Creek episode)
. Graphics can be cut to shape and are unaffected by temperature changes.

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STUMP CUTTER

Shaver Manufacturing has introduced the PTO-powered StumpBuster[TM] tree stump cutter that makes fast work of tough stumps. The StumpBuster mounts to the 3-point hitch of an 35-100 horsepower tractor. The unit's heavy duty gear box delivers 895 RPM tip speed and 450 pounds of hub torque to the cutting wheel. Designed for tree service, land-clearing and forestry contractors, the StumpBuster is an inexpensive -- yet high performance -- alternative to towed units with self-contained power sources.

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WASTE RECEPTACLE There are various different kinds of waste receptacle:
  • The traditional dustbin or rubbish bin, often used in the house.
  • Trash cans or ashcans, an outdoor version of the dustbin made of metal.
  • Dumpsters or skips.
  • Wastepaper Baskets.
  • Trash barrels.
 

The Plastic Lumber Company, Inc., introduces Jumbo, its newest waste and litter receptacle product. Jumbo is the largest customized waste receptacle on the market. The receptacle has been designed to accommodate a 60-gallon rigid trash liner (provided) and is available with customized side panels to give your receptacles a unique and distinctive look.

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FILTRATION SYSTEM

The MADVAC MADVAC Magnetic Anomaly Detection Verification Run  61 advanced 2 micron dust filtration system virtually eliminates dust during vacuum litter collection. Operators can now pick-up litter outdoors as well as indoors. A two-stage dust filtration system prevents litter from passing through the fan other systems let litter pass though the vacuum fan. This tends to clog and damage the vacuum fan and fan drive, resulting in costly downtime and repairs. The MADVAC 61 vacuum compacts heavy-duty litter such as: cans, bottles, newspapers, plastic, cigarette filters, plastic bags from landfills, train tracks, construction sites, streets, parks, highways, and parking garages. It collects approximately up to 100 to 120 gallons of litter with a hose length of up to 40 feet.

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TRAIL CUTTER

Now available, the powerful 27-HP Liquid-Cooled Lazer Z from Exmark has a 60-inch or 72-inch UltraCut deck options and can cut up to six acres per hour. The Quick-lift deck assist is standard on the 72-inch model. The electric start Kawasaki V-Twin engine runs quieter with less vibration than single-cylinder engines and simplifies on-trailer starts.

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EDGER

The new STIHL FC 85 edger is built with a solid shaft drive that transfers more power from the engine to the cutting blade. In addition, the FC 85 is powered by STIHL's 4137 25.4cc Professional Series engine, giving this new edger 127 horsepower. The FC 85 also incorporates Quad Power cylinder technology, helping to reduce scavenging scavenging

of anesthetic. See anesthetic scavenging.
 losses of fresh fuel mix and more efficient expulsion of burnt fuel from the firing chamber. It also features an "open" guard assembly design, which minimizes clogging from dirt and debris. The FC 85 also comes complete with a unique guide wheel that provides increased maneuverability and protects the edger's gearbox gear·box  
n.
1. See transmission.

2. A protective casing for a system of gears.


gearbox
Noun

the metal casing enclosing a set of gears in a motor vehicle

Noun 1.
. A convenient "line of sight" marking allows the user to have increased control for more precise edging.

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RIVETER

The new Craftsman air rivet rivet, headed metal pin or bolt whose shaft is passed through holes in two or more pieces of metal, wood, plastic, or other material in order to unite them by forming the plain end into a second head.  gun pulls 1/8-inch, 5/32-inch and 3/16-inch aluminum rivets. This medium-duty pneumatic riveter is ideal for fastening rivets in sheet metal fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´shn),
n the construction or making of a restoration.
, warehouse metal shelving shelv·ing  
n.
1. Shelves considered as a group.

2. Material for shelves.

3. An incline; a slope.


shelving
Noun

1. material for shelves

2.
, auto body repair, and industrial plant maintenance. Nose pieces and jaw inserts are included. It's lightweight with a comfortable grip and a large throttle for fingertip fin·ger·tip
n.
The extreme end or tip of a finger.
 control.

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How To Find it

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. 402.223.6300 www.exmark.com

GameTime 1-800-235-2440 www.gametime.com

MadVac 450.670.0200 www.madvac.com

The Plastic Lumber Company, Inc. 800.886.8990 www.plasticlumber.com

Sears Industrial Sales 800.776.8666 www.commercial.sears.com

Shaver Manufacturing Co. 712.859.3293 www.shavermfg.com

Stihl 757.486.9100 www.stihl.com

Swisher, Inc. 660.747.8183 www.swisherinc.com
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Date:Jan 1, 2001
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