4Couv cat Europe UK.qxd 7/07/03 17:35 Page 1 MG-CAT03-ENG 1PCE MG-CAT03-ENG Pruning tools catalogue ERGOpruning tools ProfessionalProfessional tools HomeHome & & GardenGardentools Bahco Group AB S-811 81 Sandviken, Sweden Web Site : www.bahco.com 4Couv cat Europe UK.qxd 7/07/03 17:35 Page 3 This catalogue comprises our current product range. Changes in the range as well as changes of form, design and designation are made continuously. No specific information will be issued to this effect. Illustrations and drawings have been reproduced with as much accuracy as possible. They may, however, diverge from the originals, as may the technical specifications. Indications of weights are to be understood as approximate net weights, and serve mainly to facilitate calculations of freight and postage charges. This catalogue supersedes all previous specifications and product range lists. The catalogue is the property of Bahco Group AB. Excerpts, reprints or copies of the contents may be made with our permission. 2003 Conception : BAHCO Pruning Tools - July 2003 Graphic design : Atmosphère Studio - Angers - France. Catalogue Europe BASS DEF.qxd 7/07/03 12:00 Page 1 Contents ERGO PX / PXR . Ergo PX / PXR p. 02 PROFESSIONAL RANGE . Secateurs p. 14 . Loppers p. 24 . Snips p. 32 . Top pruners and Poles p. 34 . Hedge shears p. 36 . Pruning knives p. 40 . Axes - Mauls - Wedges p. 42 . Grinding stones p. 50 . Accessories p. 52 . Pruning saws p. 54 . Bow saws p. 62 . Files p. 64 HOME AND GARDEN . Secateurs p. 70 . Ergo secateurs p. 70 . Loppers p. 72 . Hedge shears p. 73 . Top pruners and Poles p. 74 . Grass shears - Pruning knives p. 74 . Axes p. 76 . Pruning saws p. 78 . Balcony tools p. 79 . Displays p. 80 Catalogue Europe BASS DEF.qxd 7/07/03 12:01 Page 2 Counter-Blade Spare EW ! Blade N PX&PXR THE TRUE ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED SECATEUR PX Type Fixed handle ergonomic secateur The most innovative secateur design in the world. Ergonomic design in a modular system that lets you build a secateur that fits perfectly into your hand (choose your PX from the 12 available). http://dreamsftp.supereva.it/ftptom.htm PXR Type Rotating handle ergonomic secateur Same head and palm handle as the PX, but with a comfortable, elastomer coated rotating handle. PXR feels like part of your hand and cuts with optimal accuracy and ease (choose your PXR from the 10 available). Lockable centre Bolt Your made to Rotating handle No possible loosening while cutting Spring & Buffer Easy to adjust measure secateur PXR-M 1 PXR = Rotating handle More comfort M = Handle-Medium size 1 = Cutting head-Small size Less fatigue Less pain OO PX-M2 PX = Fixed handle M = Handle-Medium size 2 = Cutting head-Medium size ergonomic secateurs Left handed PX case GG Fixed handle ergonomic secateur The ergonomic secateur modular system The modular system of the PX and PXR allows all cutting head sizes to be Right handed PXR assembled with any handle size. Spring strength can also be chosen Rotating handle ergonomic secateur according to your current need. Right handed PX case RR Moreover, all screws, washers, locking device and lockable centre bolt Fixed handle ergonomic secateur system are fully compatible with every version of the ergonomic secateur. Advice : Do not hesitate to choose the size of your cutting head according to the Every secateur is sold in an individual case containing : The ergo case : E vine age and type, and to the way you want to prune. In young vines, for E example, the small cutting head is better adapted as you will have no One secateur (chosen version) Two other springs One torx screwdriver, need for big cutting capacity, but for accuracy and quality of the cut. equiped with a medium (low and high strength), One cleaning spray bottle (Sap-X 50 ml), strength spring, One flat wrench, One booklet (recommendations). 2 3 Catalogue Europe BASS DEF.qxd 7/07/03 12:01 Page 2 Counter-Blade Spare EW ! Blade N PX&PXR THE TRUE ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED SECATEUR PX Type Fixed handle ergonomic secateur The most innovative secateur design in the world. Ergonomic design in a modular system that lets you build a secateur that fits perfectly into your hand (choose your PX from the 12 available). http://dreamsftp.supereva.it/ftptom.htm PXR Type Rotating handle ergonomic secateur Same head and palm handle as the PX, but with a comfortable, elastomer coated rotating handle. PXR feels like part of your hand and cuts with optimal accuracy and ease (choose your PXR from the 10 available). Lockable centre Bolt Your made to Rotating handle No possible loosening while cutting Spring & Buffer Easy to adjust measure secateur PXR-M 1 PXR = Rotating handle More comfort M = Handle-Medium size 1 = Cutting head-Small size Less fatigue Less pain OO PX-M2 PX = Fixed handle M = Handle-Medium size 2 = Cutting head-Medium size ergonomic secateurs Left handed PX case GG Fixed handle ergonomic secateur The ergonomic secateur modular system The modular system of the PX and PXR allows all cutting head sizes to be Right handed PXR assembled with any handle size. Spring strength can also be chosen Rotating handle ergonomic secateur according to your current need. Right handed PX case RR Moreover, all screws, washers, locking device and lockable centre bolt Fixed handle ergonomic secateur system are fully compatible with every version of the ergonomic secateur. Advice : Do not hesitate to choose the size of your cutting head according to the Every secateur is sold in an individual case containing : The ergo case : E vine age and type, and to the way you want to prune. In young vines, for E example, the small cutting head is better adapted as you will have no One secateur (chosen version) Two other springs One torx screwdriver, need for big cutting capacity, but for accuracy and quality of the cut. equiped with a medium (low and high strength), One cleaning spray bottle (Sap-X 50 ml), strength spring, One flat wrench, One booklet (recommendations). 2 3 Catalogue Europe BASS DEF.qxd 7/07/03 12:01 Page 4 The ergonomic secateur PX Type PXR Type improves your Fixed handle Rotating handle ergonomic ergonomic secateur secateur Comfort Security The most innovative Same head and palm secateur design in the world. handle as the PX, but with a Ergonomic design in a modular comfortable, elastomer coated Health Efficiency system that lets you build a secateur rotating handle. PXR feels like part of that fits perfectly into your hand (choose your hand and cuts with optimal your PX from the 12 available). accuracy and ease. All pruning professionals are at risk of developing aches and pains through repeating the same motion thousands of times a day during the whole pruning season. Those pains, commonly called Cumulative Trauma Disorders, account for a large part of work related illnesses. The design of the ergonomic secateur results from five years of scientific research and user testing all over the world. The benefit of this new design can be felt in two major advantages : Less fatigue at the end of the day and a less painful, longer and more productive working life. Modular system All handle sizes fit all cutting heads Lateral inclination Compared to a The modular system of the PX and PXR allows all cutting head sizes to be assembled with any handle traditional secateur, the size. Spring strength can also be chosen according to current need. PX and PXR inclination Moreover, all screws, washers, locking device and lockable centre bolt system are fully compatible Vertical inclination to the left (for right- with every version of the ergonomic secateur. Compared to a traditional handed secateurs) secateur, the PX and PXR compensates the wrist downward inclination compensates the bending and allows Right handed wrist bending and allows the hand to remain the hand to in a neutral position, which reduces the risk of remain in a Handles Cutting head sizes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. neutral N°1 Small cutting head PX-S position, which Fixed handle (Cut. cap. 15 mm - 5/8”) Ideal for end of season, clearing of vines from improves Small size training wires and green pruning (ex : Chablis). pressure Ergo tip : highly recommended for users who are capacity to be PX-M Fixed handle already suffering from aches and pains in their applied on Medium size ø 15 mm (5/8“) hand or arm. handles and avoids M.S.D. N°2 Medium cutting head (Musculo PX-L (Cut. cap. 20 mm - 3/4”) Ideal for most popular training methods in Fixed handle Skeletal Large size vineyards of up to 10 years of age (Guyot Disorders). simple/double, cordon de royat). Ergo tip : recommended for users who do not feel PXR-S Rotating handle any pain yet, but who wish to avoid it. Small size OO ø 20 mm (3/4“) N°3 Large cutting head PXR-M 1/4 Rotating handle (Cut. cap. 30 mm-1” ) Ideal for most popular training methods in vineyards Medium size over 10 years old. ergonomic secateurs Ergonomic secateur’s main features Ergo tip : not recommended for users who already suffer from pains in the hand or arm. It is then Vertical and lateral inclinations Choice of cutting head PXR-L Rotating handle advisable to use a lopper or a pruning saw when The vertical and lateral inclinations help you to keep arm By choosing the size of the cutting head, you get the right GG Large size ø 30 mm (1 1/4”) cutting large diameters. and hand straight in line. These angles then avoid pain in capacity of cut adapted to the task to be performed.