Gator® SpeedLoad™ Cutting System Reloading, redefined

FAST EASY DURABLE Gator® SpeedLoad™

NEW What is Gator® SpeedLoad™ ?

It’s a new and Oregon exclusive brushcutter­ cutting system. The system is composed of a head together with a disc shaped line. It is designed to facilitate and speed up the loading of trimmer line.

Why? Brushcutters, trimmer lines and trimmer heads: Sources of frustrations ?

A survey made in May 2015 with 300 professionals and 300 homeowners has indicated that more than 70% of brushcutters users are confronted with problems when dealing with brushcutters accessories!

GATOR® SPEEDLOAD™ YOUR SOLUTION FOR THE TOP 3 COMPLAINTS: • It’s difficult to load line. • The head is not durable, it breaks or wears too quickly. • It’s complicated to find the right head that will fit a machine.

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« Trimming has never been so easy. I can load this revolutionary nylon line disc in less than 20 seconds. »

Igor, 8 years as professional landscaper

Open Insert Close the Gator® SpeedLoad™ the Gator® SpeedLoad™ the head 1 Head 2 Disc 3  

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20 Load in less Lasts up PRO Tested & approved by the largest SEC than 20 seconds 2x to twice as long US landscaping company

UNIVERSAL Fits most petrol brushcutters

GLASS FIBER HEAD Improved toughness, extremely resistant to Wear & Shock’s

NO LOOSE PARTS Easy to handle and economic

DISC SHAPED LINE Each disc represents a full load, no need to deal with messy spools anymore Fits the pocket, easy to handle Small size means less inventory space No packaging = environmentally friendly

HEAT-TREATED DISC Twice the resistance of standard line

SIDE TAPS Easy to open, no tool needed

TAP AND GO Advance the line while trimming

4 3 heads to fit most brushcutters Easily find the one that fits yours...

FITS FITS HOMELITE® ® ECHO® ECHO® HUSQVARNA® HUSQVARNA® ® STIHL® ...

> 25cc < 33cc > 33cc

24-225 24-275 24-550

Ø 2,0 mm Ø 2,4 mm Ø 2,4 mm Ø 3,0 mm

x3 disks/pack 24-280-03 24-295-03 24-595-03 24-518-03

x10 disks/pack 24-280-10 24-295-10 24-595-10 24-518-10

x25 disks/pack 24-280-25 24-295-25 24-595-25 24-518-25

Stihl® FS38, FS40, FS50, FS55, FS56, FS70, FS87, FS90, FS94, FS100, FS130, FS240, FS260, FS310, etc. Husqvarna® 122C, 128C, 128L, 525LS, 535LS, 128RJ, 525RJX, 233RJ, 535RJ, 128R, 525RX(T), 535RX(T), etc. Echo®, , Jonsered®, McCulloch®, Ryobi®, Homelite®, Honda, Solo®, Stiga®, Kaaz, etc.

You can find the complete list of brands and models on OregonProducts.com/GSL

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No matter how great an innovation is, it is crucial to make it easily understandable in a short period of time. Different solutions are offered to help you communicate in the best way possible.

Gator® SpeedLoad™ Customisable display Cutting System incuding a demo head Reloading, redefined FAST EASY DURABLE

Load time 20 With a unique DISC that simply pops into place, SEC you can replace trimmer line in as little as 20 seconds.

Longer life 2x Gator® SpeedLoad™ DISCS last up to 2x longer than typical line. Which means you’ll spend ® ™ more time on the job and less time reloading Discover Gator SpeedLoad line. Gator® SpeedLoad™ Cutting System Field-tested by pros on Reloading, redefined PRO Gator® Speedload™ has been tested for more than a year by numerous professionals OregonProducts.com/GSL in different markets across the world, including FAST one of the largest US landscaping companies. This revolutionary product received EASY unanimously great feedback. “ With Gator® Speedload™ you benefit from a DURABLE fast, easy & durable solution… ”

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« Trimming has never been so easy. I can load this revolutionary nylon line disc in less than 20 seconds. »

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« Trimming has never been so easy. I can load this revolutionary nylon Standalone line disc in less than 20 seconds. »

Igor, 8 years as professional landscaper OregonProducts.com/GSL AD301-874EN 6 FAQ : Gator® SpeedLoad™

What is Gator® SpeedLoad™? Is it really universal? Gator® SpeedLoad™ is a new Oregon brushcutter cutting sys- With the number of brushcutters brands and models in the tem: it is composed of a head and a disc shaped line. market, it is a challenge to guarantee the Gator® SpeedLoad™ fits 100% of them. Who is Gator® SpeedLoad™ for? We are confident it should fit more than 95% of machines, GSL is for everybody, whether you are professionally trimming including all major brands. every day or working at home from time to time. The three heads were designed to fit most petrol brushcutters: What way should I put the disc? 24-225 & 24-275 will fit machines >25cc while 24-550 is meant You can put the disc either way, it will still work. for >33cc. There is, however, a best way depending on the rotation of you marchine. The metal plate on which you place the disc shows What sizes are available? through icons how to adapt the disc in function of the rotation There are two head diameters: 108mm and 130mm. There are of your machine. two 108mm versions: The 24-225 & 24-275. 130mm verion is 24-550. What adaptors do I need? Discs come in 3 different sizes: small heads (24-225 & 24-275) 24-225 includes all adaptors you need to fix it to your extended can fit 2,0mm and 2,4mm discs while the large head (24-550) spindle brushcutter. can fit 2,4mm and 3,0mm discs. 24-275 & 24-550 only includes washers (rings) to adapt the head shaft to the right tickness of the machine thread. Which head will fit my machine? You will need the original nut/screw sold with your brushcutter We’ve developped a list of brands & models on which Gator® to fix the head. SpeedLoad™ fits. You will find it on our website: OregonProducts.com/GSL What applications? Gator® SpeedLoad™ has been developed to outperform in the How long are the discs? heaviest low grass, high grass & weeds environments. The 2,0mm version of the small disc is 4,32m Fencing, soft edging, hard edging are perfect conditions to expe- The 2,4mm version of the small disc is 3,86m rience the outstanding performance of Gator® SpeedLoad™. The 2,4mm version of the large disc is 7m The 3,0mm version of the large disc is 5,52m Which replacement parts are available? Lower head cover (including eyelets and knob) - part numbers: What packaging do you have? - 24-101 for 24-225 and 24-275 The two small heads (24-225 & 24-275) come in a clamshell. - 24-103 for 24-550 The big head (24-550) will be presented in a cardboard box. Knob - part numbers: Each head packaging is composed of a Gator® Speedload™ head, - 24-102 for 24-225 and 24-275 1 pre-mounted disc & 1 set of washer rings and/or adapters. - 24-104 for 24-550 Each Gator® SpeedLoad™ line width (2,0mm, 2,4mm & 3,0mm) come in pack of 3, 10 or 25 discs. I changed the line disc and the Tap & Go mechanism is blocked – What can be the reason? Can standard line fit the Gator® SpeedLoad™ head? Open the head and check if the line is not stuck between the No, only Gator® SpeedLoad™ line will fit in the Gator® Speed- disc and the base plate of the cover. Load™ head. Remove the line and make sure it runs free through the eyelets.

Can Gator® SpeedLoad™ line fit non Gator® SpeedLoad™ heads? The Head is fixed to the machine but it is not stable? In theory, you could unwind Gator® SpeedLoad™ discs and Check if the right washer/adaptor was used to adapt the head feed it in a standard head. That is not what Oregon recomends shaft perfectly to the width of the machine threath. though. If you want to use disc shaped line in a standard head, we rec- It is difficult to open the large head – is that normal? ommend you to use Spyro™. To make the large head as resistant as possible, the side taps are stiff à open 1 side tap at the time and the large head is very easy Where is it made? to open. The heads were designed in and made in China. The discs are made in .

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™ Gator® SpeedLoad Small Ref Master pack Pallet 24-280-03 3 discs x (2.0 mm x 4,32 m) = 12,96 m 40 8400 24-280-10 10 discs x (2.0 mm x 4,32 m) = 43,2 m 12 2520 24-280-25 25 discs x (2.0 mm x 4,32 m) = 108 m 4 1120 24-295-03 3 discs x (2.4 mm x 3,86 m) = 11,58 m 40 7200 24-295-10 10 discs x (2.4 mm x 3,86 m) = 38,6 m 12 2160 24-295-25 25 discs x (2.4 mm x 3,86 m) = 96,5 m 4 980

™ Gator® SpeedLoad Large Ref Master pack Pallet 24-595-03 3 disc x (2.4 mm x 7 m) = 21 m 40 4560 24-595-10 10 disc x (2.4 mm x 7 m) = 70 m 12 1368 24-595-25 25 disc x (2.4 mm x 7 m) = 175 m 4 532 24-518-03 3 discs x (3.0 mm x 5,52 m) = 16,56 m 40 3800 24-518-10 10 discs x (3.0 mm x 5,52 m) = 55,2 m 12 1140 24-518-25 25 discs x (3.0 mm x 5,52 m) = 138 m 4 456

™ Gator® SpeedLoad Head Ref Master pack Pallet Small head for extended spindles. 24-225 Fits Ryobi®, Homelite®, Echo®, 6 192 Husqvarna® & Stihl® curve

™ Gator® SpeedLoad Head Ref Master pack Pallet Small head for standard spindles. 24-275 6 192 Fits Echo®, Husqvarna® & Stihl® straight and many more

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