Incredible power pruner, long enough to be used as a lopper, very light, extremely powerful and robust. Its unique pulley system combined with Y-shaped handles makes it easy to cut branches up to 40mm in diameter (manufacturer's data) without effort. Although the shape of the anvil is designed for optimum cutting of 40 mm branches, experience has shown that we can easily cut branches up to 50 mm in diameter... This is because the hardened steel blade is coated with Teflon to reduce friction during cutting. The result is a perfect, easy and clean cut.
The aluminium handles form a Y-shape with the extension. One is fixed, the other pivots up to 110° and transfers the multiplied force to the blade via a pivot point that moves back and forth in the extension.
I particularly like this extension as it allows me to get into the heart of clumps of branches and cut without being hindered by the handles (which is the case with most European loppers...). The length of this extension allows you to use this lopping shears as a pruning saw or to cut high, inaccessible branches without having to use a stepladder or, conversely, to reach branches that are inaccessible from your lifting system (stepladder, platform, cherry picker, etc.).
The blade can be manually rotated 90° around its axis to select the optimum cutting angle. The anvil is equipped with a hook for pulling distant branches or for hanging the tool.
Total length of tool : 2 m. Length of oval aluminium handles with wooden grips : 48 cm.
Length of round aluminium extension : 125 cm.
Blade length : 55 mm.
Tool weight : 1.590 kg.
This pruning saw is fitted with a ring for hanging over the shoulder, carrying up trees or storing.
Caution : Metal is conductive, so make sure there are no electrical cables in your work area. We recommend that you wear gloves when using this tool.
Nishigaki brand.
Made in Japan. |
