Spanco SLS-22 Bypass Lopping Shear 22-inch Professional Branch Cutter

• Model Number : SLS-22
• Tool Type : Bypass Lopping Shear
• Total Length : 550 mm (22 Inches)
• Cutting Capacity : Up to 25 mm
• Blade Material : Stainless Steel
• Handle Material : Plastic
• Grip Type : Non-Slip PVC/Nylon

Features

• Sturdy Curved Bypass Blade: Engineered to "bite" into thick branches without slipping, providing maximum efficiency in heavy pruning tasks.
• 25 mm Cutting Capacity: Powerful enough to slice through live wood and soft branches up to 1 inch (25 mm) thick with minimal physical effort.
• Extended 550 mm Reach: The long-handle design provides superior leverage, allowing you to cut through dense timber while keeping your hands at a safe distance from thorns and debris.
• Precision Clean Cuts: The bypass (scissor-style) action ensures a smooth finish that doesn't crush the branch, vital for protecting trees and shrubs against disease.
• Ergonomic Comfort Grips: Equipped with high-visibility, non-slip handles that reduce hand fatigue and provide enhanced control during extended working hours.

Applications

• Positioning: Open the handles fully and place the branch as deep as possible into the "throat" or jaw of the lopper blades.
• The Cut: Use both hands to pull the handles together in a single, firm motion. The high leverage of the 22-inch handles will do most of the work.
• Angle: For the best health of the tree, cut at a slight angle away from the main trunk to allow water to run off the wound.
• Cleaning: Wipe the stainless steel blades after each use, especially when cutting resinous wood like pine or cedar.
• Maintenance: Occasionally tighten the center pivot bolt and apply a drop of machine oil to keep the bypass action smooth.

Usage

• Tree Shaping: Ideal for removing low-hanging or dead branches from fruit trees and ornamental hardwoods.
• Overgrown Shrub Clearing: Effortlessly thin out dense, woody shrubs that have grown beyond the reach of hand secateurs.
• Agricultural Maintenance: A essential tool for maintaining fence lines and clearing paths in orchards and vineyards.
• Landscaping Projects: Perfect for professional landscapers requiring a reliable, daily-use tool for seasonal property cleanup.
• Fodder Cutting: Quickly process tall, thick-stalked forage crops for livestock.