Spanco SLS-15 25 mm Bypass Lopping Shear Professional 380 mm Compact Branch Cutter

• Model No : SLS-15
• Type of Product : Lopping Shear
• Operation Mode : Manual
• Handle Material : Plastic
• Cutting Capacity : 20 mm
• Size : 380 mm

Features

• Precision Bypass Cutting: The scissor-action blades slide past each other to create a smooth, surgical cut that prevents plant bruising and promotes rapid healing.
• Compact 380 mm Profile: Perfect for working inside dense shrubs, climbing ladders, or pruning in overhead areas where longer loppers are too bulky.
• Heavy-Duty 25 mm Capacity: Powerful enough to handle standard tree branches, thick rose canes, and woody vines up to 1 inch in diameter.
• Hardened High-Carbon Steel: Features specialized heat-treated blades that maintain a razor-sharp edge and resist sap buildup during heavy use.
• Shock-Absorbing Handles: Equipped with ergonomic non-slip grips and a central bumper to reduce the jarring "impact" at the end of a cut, protecting your wrists and elbows.

Applications

• Selection: Identify live, green branches up to 25 mm thick. (For dry/dead wood, use an anvil-style tool).
• Engagement: Open the handles wide and place the branch as deep into the blade "V" as possible to get the best leverage.
• The Cut: Squeeze the handles together with both hands in a smooth motion. Let the 15-inch handles provide the force.
• Cleaning: After use, wipe the blades with a dry cloth. For sticky sap, use a mild solvent or a drop of lubricating oil.
• Storage: Store in a dry place. The compact size of the SLS-15 fits perfectly in most garden tool sheds or medium-sized toolboxes.

Usage

• Dense Shrub Thinning: Navigate the inner branches of thick hedges like boxwood or privet where full-sized loppers can't reach.
• Orchard Grooming: Ideal for the precision pruning of young fruit trees and removing water sprouts.
• Vineyard Maintenance: Perfect for cutting back thick grapevines and climbing perennials.
• Rose Pruning: Powerful enough to handle old, woody rose canes while remaining light enough for delicate work.
• Nursery Utility: A versatile tool for professional nursery staff managing potted trees and large shrubs.