Traditional pruning shears have short handles. When pruning high branches, users must use ladders, scaffolding or climb trees directly, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also has the risk of falling and injury. When operating on a ladder, it is difficult to maintain balance when pruning with one hand, and the ladder needs to be moved frequently to adjust the position, which is inefficient. The telescopic pole of the Long Reach Pruner shears can be freely adjusted in length, extending up to 15 feet. It is easy to prune high branches such as tree crowns and branches on the edge of the roof while standing on the ground. There is no need to go up and down the ladder frequently, which reduces physical exertion and avoids safety hazards of high-altitude operations. It is especially suitable for the elderly or people with limited mobility, so that they can also safely take care of trees high in the yard.
When facing dense and thorny bushes (such as roses and blackberry bushes) or branches growing close to the wall/fence, traditional pruning shears require users to operate close to them, which is easy to be scratched by thorns or unable to prune due to space restrictions. In a narrow yard or near a building, it is difficult to stretch the body and the pruning angle is limited. The telescopic rod of the Long Reach Pruner shears can be extended into the bushes or the gaps of the fence from a long distance, without direct contact with the plants to avoid being pricked by thorns. The cutting angle can be adjusted to easily handle horizontally growing branches or dead branches in hidden places. For example: when pruning vines on the inside of the iron fence, there is no need to climb over the fence, just operate directly from the outside.
The blade design of ordinary pruning shears can only handle thin branches under 1 inch (about 2.5cm). Thicker branches need to be replaced with saws or heavy-duty branch shears, and tool switching is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Manual pruning shears need to press the handle hard when cutting thick branches, and long-term use can easily cause hand fatigue or tenosynovitis. Long Reach Pruner shears use a reinforced blade and lever mechanical structure, which can cut hardwood branches (such as apple branches and oak branches) up to 1.5 inches, reducing the frequency of tool replacement. Some high-end models are equipped with labor-saving gear devices or hydraulic power systems, which make it easier to cut thick branches. For example, when pruning thick and long branches of fruit trees in the orchard, there is no need to carry an extra hand saw, and one scissors can be used for multiple purposes.
Traditional high-branch shears (such as pole pruning shears) are mostly made of iron shafts, which are heavy and can easily cause shoulder and neck pain when the arms are raised for a long time. Repeatedly looking up to prune high branches may cause cervical discomfort. The shaft of the long-distance pruning shears is made of aviation-grade aluminum alloy, weighing only 1-2kg, and the center of gravity is reasonably designed, which is more labor-saving to hold with one hand. The retractable structure allows users to adjust the length of the pole according to their height, avoiding over-extending the arms and reducing the risk of muscle strain.