Combination line trimmer and edger

Abstract

An improved line trimmer and edging unit for lawn and garden use provides a multi-position accessory handle, a roller edge guide having a flange concentrically located about the motor shaft and being of sufficient diameter to maintain a consistent distance between the cutting plane and the object being edged around, symmetrically disposed safety switches, and a battery located symmetrically in-line with the center of the shaft of the unit. The combination lawn trimmer and edger unit may be used in a first, horizontal cutting plane position for lawn and weed trimming, and may be further used in a second, vertical cutting plane position for edging.

1 . A combination lawn trimmer and edger comprising: 
 (a.) a motor, said motor affixed to a shaft;    (b.) a head for carrying cutting means, said head mechanically coupled to said motor and supported by said shaft;    (c.) a control handle, said control handle operable in first and second control positions;    (d.) an accessory handle operable between first and second positions; and,    (e.) means for actuating said motor, 
 whereby said combination lawn trimmer and edger may be used in a first, horizontal cutting plane position for lawn and weed trimming, and may be further used in a second, vertical cutting plane position for edging.  
   
   
   
       2 - 40 . (canceled)