Loppers Shears Pruners – Garden Tools Type: Hand Pruner Blade Length: 5/8 Handle Type: Dual Layer Comfort Grips
Price: $13.99
Popular Questions
What are Fiskars 9109 Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears used for?
Fiskars 9109 Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears are designed for cutting live stems, small branches, and other soft-to-medium garden growth. Their bypass blade arrangement makes a clean, scissor-like cut that is useful for shaping shrubs, trimming flowers, and removing damaged growth. Use them on branches that fit comfortably within the tool’s cutting capacity rather than forcing the blades through oversized wood.
How do you use Fiskars 9109 Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears correctly?
Position the curved cutting blade on the side of the branch you intend to keep, then close the handles smoothly for a clean cut. Make cuts just above a healthy bud or branch junction, and avoid twisting the shears while cutting. Wipe the blades after use, especially when pruning sap-heavy or diseased material.
Are Fiskars 9109 Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears suitable for thick branches?
Fiskars 9109 Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears are best suited to smaller live branches and routine pruning rather than large, hard limbs. Check the manufacturer’s stated cutting capacity before working on thicker growth. Use loppers or a pruning saw when a branch requires excessive hand pressure or does not fit safely between the blades.
How should Fiskars 9109 Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears be maintained?
Clean the Fiskars 9109 Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears after each gardening session to remove sap, moisture, and plant residue. Dry the blades thoroughly and apply a light coat of tool oil to the pivot and metal surfaces to help limit rust and keep the action smooth. Sharpen or replace a dull blade when it begins crushing stems instead of making clean cuts, and store the shears in a dry location.
