Koshin Enters Engine Brush Cutter Market for the First Time, Achieving Easy Start with Newly Developed "Karu-Suta" Engine

Since its establishment in 1948, Koshin Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture; President: Eiichi Obara), which develops and sells pumps, brush cutters, sprayers, and generators, has developed its first engine brush cutter, a standard product for weed cutting. Koshin began selling cordless brush cutters in 2016 and has since expanded its lineup of cordless brush cutters. In recent years, it has also developed engine-powered brush cutters such as trolley-type and self-propelled models. As Koshin accumulated experience with its brush cutter series, customers requested the development of a conventional engine-powered brush cutter, which is familiar to many. However, engine-powered brush cutters are a mature product with many competitors. For us, as a latecomer, to develop such a product, it had to resolve existing customer dissatisfactions. Therefore, we conducted market research among brush cutter users and found that many customers expressed dissatisfaction with engine starting, saying, "The engine is hard to start," and "Pulling the engine cord is difficult." Reflecting these voices, we developed the "Karu-Suta" engine, which makes engine starting easy, even for seniors and women. Brush cutters equipped with this engine require 39% less force to start compared to equivalent products from other companies (*1). *1 According to our research for 26cc class, engine-powered brush cutters.

**<Features of the Engine Brush Cutter (ESC-26U)>** **① Engine starts with light force (equipped with Karu-Suta engine)** **② Can be loaded into a passenger car (split-shaft type)** **③ Blades can be selected according to the location (nylon cutter usable)**

**① Engine starts with light force (equipped with Karu-Suta engine)** In a typical engine, the engine-side piston and recoil starter are directly connected, and the stiffness of the piston's operation leads to the heaviness when pulling the recoil. The engine does not start if there is not enough momentum to turn the piston, requiring a strong, vigorous pull. The "Karu-Suta" engine has a built-in spring that stores energy when the recoil is pulled. This stored energy is released in conjunction with the piston's movement, powerfully driving the piston. This structure makes it easy for even those with less physical strength to start the engine. Brush cutters equipped with the "Karu-Suta" engine require 39% less force to start compared to general brush cutters not equipped with it (*1).

**② Can be loaded into a passenger car (split-shaft type)** It can be split by turning a lever and pressing a button. It becomes approximately 99 cm long, allowing it to be loaded into a passenger car. This is convenient for transporting the brush cutter even without a light truck.

**③ Blades can be selected according to the location (nylon cutter usable)** For wide areas, you can use the sharp-cutting saw blade (standard equipment) for thorough cutting. For areas with many obstacles, switching to an optional nylon cutter makes the work easier.

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**■Koshin Company Information** Since its founding in 1948, Koshin has accumulated trust, experience, and achievements by supplying a wide variety of products and services as a "pump-focused" manufacturer. Our history is one of "innovation and challenge." With an unwavering desire to "deliver better products and services to our customers," we have contributed to social development and the improvement of people's lives through our business, always staying close to the field. Towards our 100th anniversary, we aim to continue being a company that makes sustainable contributions to the creation of a prosperous society, industry, and life. We want to be a group that continuously creates new value by facing our customers, focusing on the challenges they face in the field, and providing "best solutions." We will continue our efforts to solve social issues and improve people's lives by continuing to challenge with new ideas through the practice of our corporate philosophy.

・Company Name: Koshin Ltd. ・President and CEO: Eiichi Obara ・Head Office Location: 12 Hachinotsubo, Kamihashizume, Jinzoku, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto 617-8511 ・Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, and sales of pumps, brush cutters, generators, sprayers, cordless home appliances, and household goods. ＊Website: https://www.koshin-ltd.jp/info/ ＊Koshin Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/koshinkyoto/videos ＊Koshin Official Instagram: official_koshin