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Atom 438 2-Stroke Economy Domestic Lawn Edger
- Model: Atom 438
- Motor: Atom designed long life (500 hours+) 26FC-5 26cc 2-Stroke commercial engine.
- Made in Australia with Australian and imported components. Certified to meet Euro 5
- emission requirements.
- Displacement: 26cc
- Max Power Rating: 0.63kw (0.84hp)
- Fuel: 50:1 Petrol/Oil Mix
- Weight: 7.5kg (16.9lbs)
- Blades: 271mm (10 2/3”)
- Max edging depth garden plots: 75mm (3”)
- Gear box reduction: 3:54:1 Hardened spiral bevel gears
- Wheel: Large easy rolling 150mm (6”) wheel. Very manoeuvrable.
- Power Drive: Solid precision 12mm diameter of shafts with 4 sealed ball bearings
- No belts.
Features
Features
- With automatic reverse gear (not found in any other brand of engine drill).
- New design (patents pending) incorporating many safety features. If the engine drill suddenly reacts (severe twisting) due to auger binding or jamming in timber, operator throttle control automatically moves to idle position allowing operator to maintain control of drilling operation.
- Drills holes faster than any other brand engine drill due to the unique Automatic Reverse Gear System and high engine power.
- All ball bearing, high tensile steel reversing clutches, hardened and 5 axis numerical controlled steel cut crown gears and pinion.
- Self-locking collar prevents auger loosening during use.
- Designed and manufactured in Australia to drill 11/4” (32mm) to 3/8” (10mm) holes in the hardest Australian hardwood. Also drills softwood.
Features Technology
Trigger switch control with safety interlock.
- Strong steel tube handle bars.
- Atom 26cc fuel efficient E-start engine.
- Automatic safety clutch with padded clutch shoes.
- Easy lifting carrying handle.
- Position height adjustment.
- Edge Guide.
- Exclusive patented 4-blade cutting system. Longest 271mm (10 2/3”) hardened steel blades for smoother operation, longer life and neater cutting.
- Constant height spring return pivoting debris deflector.
- Very manoeuvrable large 150mm (6”) wheel.
- Fully enclosed blades guard.
- Cross brace for extra stability.
Performance/Usability:
- Your machine will be fully assembled and pre-delivered before pick up ensuring you get the most from your new Compak product.
Peace of Mind:
- DOMESTIC MODEL NO WARRANTY PERIOD Non-current models 435,441,454,480 2 years - first year parts and labour. Second year parts only.
- Current models 438,458,481 4 years – first year parts and labour, years 2-4 parts only.
- Note: Professional or commercial use of domestic models voids warranty.
- PROFESSIONAL LAWN EDGERS (Petrol) Professional use 561,562,581,582,585,586 1 year - first 6 months parts and labour.
- Second 6 months parts only. Domestic use 561,562,581,582,585,586 3 years – parts and labour.
