A handle is configured to be coupled to an implement to guide the implement during operation. The handle includes a first member configured to be coupled to a main body of the implement, a second member movably coupled to the first member between a retracted position and an extended position, and a locking mechanism coupled between the first member and the second member. The locking mechanism is moveable between a locked position, in which the second member is fixed relative to the first member, and an unlocked position, in which the second member is movable relative to the first member. The handle also includes a control assembly configured to allow operation of the implement in response to the locking mechanism being moved into the locked position.

A gardening tool, such as a mower, has a main body having an accessory, such as a mowing blade, and a motor for driving the accessory. A handle is rotatably connected to the main body. At least one operation assembly is associated with the handle for being operated by a user to control the motor when the handle is located in a predetermined position. A control system prevents the motor from being controlled by the operation assembly and halts the motor when the handle is located out of the predetermined position.

A garden tool, including a main body, a walking wheel mounted on the main body, a self-propelled motor for driving the walking wheel, and a control panel disposed on the main body. The control panel includes a self-propelled control assembly. The self-propelled control assembly includes a self-propelled start paddle and a speed regulating button. Pressing the self-propelled start paddle activates self-propelled operation of the garden tool. The self-propelled start paddle can be released for a short time and the speed regulating button can be adjusted within the short time. The self-propelled start paddle can be re-pressed within the short time and after the speed regulating button is adjusted, and the garden tool maintains the self-propelled operation.

A garden tool, including a main body, a walking wheel mounted on the main body, a self-propelled motor for driving the walking wheel, and a control panel disposed on the main body. The control panel includes a self-propelled control assembly. The self-propelled control assembly includes a self-propelled start paddle and a speed regulating button. Pressing the self-propelled start paddle activates self-propelled operation of the garden tool. The self-propelled start paddle can be released for a short time and the speed regulating button can be adjusted within the short time. The self-propelled start paddle can be re-pressed within the short time and after the speed regulating button is adjusted, and the garden tool maintains the self-propelled operation.

A riding lawn mower includes a power output assembly including a mowing element, a cutting motor for driving the mowing element to move, and a cutting control module for controlling the cutting motor; a walking assembly including a walking wheel, a walking motor for driving the walking wheel to travel, and a walking control module for controlling the walking motor; and a first operating component configured to set starting modes of the walking motor. The first operating component has a first operating state configured to start the walking motor in a first starting mode, and a second operating state configured to start the walking motor in a second starting mode. In the first starting mode, the walking motor starts at a first starting acceleration. In the second starting mode, the walking motor starts at a second starting acceleration. The second starting acceleration is greater than the first starting acceleration.

The present invention is directed to a small push-type lawn mower that can be converted into a riding mower. The mower includes a platform at the rear of the mower deck, and its handle assembly that can be pivoted forward making room for a user to step onto the platform. The handle assembly includes controls that drive electric motors that power the rear wheels allowing the user to ride the mower. The handle assembly can be pivoted rearwardly so that the user can access and grab the handle assembly and push the mower as is well known.

A walk behind lawn mower including a frame including a handle, an engine mounted to the frame, a transmission coupling the engine to a plurality of wheels, and a user interface coupled to the transmission and including a static link rigidly coupled to the handle, a forward link coupled to a forward lever and to the static link, a reverse link coupled to a reverse lever and to the static link, and a joining link coupled between the forward link and the reverse link. The user interface is actuatable between a forward configuration and a reverse configuration using a single hand.

An electric lawn mower including a pivoting lever coupled to a stationary handle, a start switch, a cutting blade, electric wheel motors, and a controller in communication with the pivoting lever and the start switch. The controller is configured to keep the cutting blade and the electric wheel motors off when the pivoting lever is disposed anywhere from a fully disengaged position up to and including a first pivot angle and the start switch has not been activated, keep the electric wheel motors off and turn the cutting blade on when the pivoting lever is disposed at a second pivot angle and the start switch is activated, and turn the electric wheel motors on when the pivoting lever is transitioned from the second pivot angle to a third pivot angle after the cutting blade has been turned on.

A removably attached operator control unit for controlling operation of an outdoor power equipment machine includes an operator control unit housing, a first joystick and a second joystick extending from an upper housing portion, the first and second joysticks being configured to communicate control actions to a control circuit of the operator control unit, and at least one switch configured to communicate control actions to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is operable to receive control actions resulting from actuations of the joysticks, and switch and to communicate utilizing an interface arranged between the operator control unit and the outdoor power equipment machine, and when secured to the outdoor power equipment machine, the operator control unit is located at a height that is within about an arm's length or less of an operator standing immediately adjacent to the outdoor power equipment machine.

A present invention is a charge coil unit, comprising an inductor that generates an induced current based on power of a source of power, a capacitor connected in series to the inductor, and a circuit unit provided to be able to charge the capacitor by the induced current generated in the inductor, thereby, the output voltage of the charge coil unit can be stabilized.