- The 5573 Long-Armed Pruning Shears are designed for cutting dry and medium-thick branches. This practical tool is made easier for pruning in farms, gardens, and orchards, allowing for easier cutting of medium and thick branches compared to small hand shears. The long arms provide extra pressure during operation, reducing the effort required and making pruning faster and more comfortable. Suitable for pruning citrus, mango, pomegranate, and grape trees, as well as various ornamental trees and shrubs, these shears also help remove dry, diseased, and tangled branches, promoting plant health, improving air circulation, and allowing light to reach the tree.
Product Features
- Two long arms provide higher cutting force for medium and thick branches.
- A curved blade helps to stabilize the branch during the cutting process.
- Suitable for pruning fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs.
- It helps to easily remove dry, diseased, and tangled branches.
- Comfortable handles reduce hand fatigue during prolonged use.
- It contributes to improving the tree's ventilation and allowing light to enter the interior parts.
- Suitable for home and professional use on farms and gardens.
Technical specifications
- Type: Long branch pruning shears
- Model: 5573
- Country of origin: China
- Material: Metal blade with comfortable plastic handles
- Blade type: Curved pruning blade
- Uses: Pruning branches, shrubs, and fruit trees
Uses
- Pruning citrus trees.
- Pruning mango trees.
- • Pruning pomegranate trees.
- Pruning grapevines.
- Pruning ornamental trees.
- Remove dry and broken branches.
- Reducing overcrowding inside trees.
How to use
- Identify the branch to be removed.
- Place the blade near the base of the branch you want to cut.
- Hold the handles with both hands for optimal squeezing force.
- Press gradually until the entire piece is cut.
- Avoid bending the scissors while cutting to preserve the blade.
- Clean the blade after you finish working.
What is the appropriate thickness of the branches?
- It is usually suitable for cutting branches with a diameter of approximately 2 to 4 cm, depending on the type of wood, the user's strength, and the condition of the blade.
- Important instructions
- It is preferable to disinfect the blade when moving between infected and healthy trees.
- Cleaning the blade after use prolongs its life and maintains cutting efficiency.
- It is recommended to lubricate the drive shaft periodically to ensure smooth opening and closing.
- Storing scissors in a dry place helps prevent rust and prolongs the life of the tool.
Warnings
- It is not used for cutting wires or metals.
- Do not attempt to cut branches larger than the shears can handle.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Wear suitable gloves during pruning work.
Orchid advice
- Proper pruning is not just about removing branches; it also helps improve air circulation within the tree, reduces the spread of fungal diseases, and enhances nutrient distribution to fruiting branches. For best results, it's recommended to remove dry, diseased, and crossing branches first, then loosen the central canopy to allow for better light and air penetration.