General Details

Caution

The secateurs are not designed to be forced. As you squeeze the handle, you will feel a definite stop. Do not force them beyond this point. You may hurt your hand or damage the secateurs. Simply release the pressure on the handle slowly until you hear a click, then squeeze the handle again. Continue this squeeze and release action until you are completely through the branch.

Do not twist the blade by forcing the handle from side to side, otherwise you may damage the sharp blade edge. If the blade seems not to have cut right through the branch, it means that you need to continue the squeeze and release action. For maximum ease of cutting, the branch needs to be deep into the jaws of the secateurs as possible. Do not attempt to cut branches that will not fit at least half way into the jaws.

Extra product information

Secateurs are designed to assist with pruning, cutting and grafting. The built-in ratchet system reduces the operating power by three times making it easier for people having a poor hand grip to do their gardening.

Always use the secateurs with the black blade up. Feed the branch or stem to be cut into the jaws as far as possible. Apply pressure to the bottom handle until you come to a definite stop, then release the pressure on the handle slightly until you hear a click, apply pressure again and repeat as before two or three times. If the branch or stem does not fit into the jaws, push the jaws(blade up) onto the branch and push the secateurs away from you a quarter of a turn. This will force the jaws into the branch and make cutting easier. The handles are squeezed until resistance is encountered, the handles are then released and squeezed again. This action is repeated until the cut is completed.

The ratchet may be used by left handed or right handed people. Between the two handles is a small thumb activated lever that unlocks the secateurs to allow them to open. The lever is pushed down which unlocks, then the handles are closed and the lever slips over the a small plastic ratchet system to secure the safety lock. this may require two hands to secure. The handles have a rubber grip on one surface.

Cleaning Requirements

Clean the secateurs with water and detergent after each pruning job and oil all moving parts with light oil (sewing machine oil or similar). Don't use abrasive cleaners to clean the Teflon coated blade. Don't cut any metal (florist wire is O.K.). Sharpen the blade once the secateurs become hard to use. This will ensure clean cuts.

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

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