This lopper has an anvil cut which is the preferred method for pruning hard or dead wood. The Aluminium handles extend from 54cm to 76cm. A clever gearing mechanism and double compound action greatly increases the cutting power and makes pruning easier. It has an easy Flip Lock locking mechanism.
Blade dimension: 8cm, Cut capacity: 35mm, Measurement: Height 53cm, Width 20cm, Depth 4cm, Weight: 1031g.
Maintenance: Clean, sharpen, oil.
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Bypass: designed for cutting of live/green wood. A curved cutting platform holds the branch. The action of the blade is a slicing motion in that it goes down to the side of the cutting platform.
Anvil: designed for cutting of old/hard wood. A flat cutting platform at right angles supports the branch. The action of the blade is a chopping motion in that it comes down on to and meets the cutting platform.
Compound Action: The tool mechanism multiplies effort through a gearing or pivot system. Good for mobility issues.
Ratchet: Consists of a bar with a set of angled teeth in which a tooth engages, allowing blade motion in one direction only with a series of movements used rather than a single cut. Good for mobility issues.
