Fiskars Garden Introduces New Generation of Garden Tools & Accessories
Ease-of-use Innovations Keep Gardeners Protected and Productive
SAUK CITY, WI– Fiskars Garden and Outdoor Living, renowned for its tools’ technical excellence and contemporary designs, has now introduced a 2009 New Product collection that pushes even further into the frontier of ease-of-use innovations.
“Our 2009 product collection focuses on making gardening more pleasurable for everyone, and possible for many people who’ve had to give up their favorite pastime and sometimes even their profession due to illness, injury or the effects of aging,” says Paul Tonnesen, Fiskars Garden & Outdoor Living President. “This entire product line-up is built around ergonomic engineering and inventive technology that works with the human body, magnifies power and improves posture. With this product launch, we’re inviting everyone into the garden with tools that make the experience safe and satisfying for all.”
2009 New Product Designs:
RATCHET DRIVE TOOLS
(Heavy Duty Ratchet Drive Hand Pruner, Auto-Shift Ratchet Drive Lopper)
Engineered to maximize cutting power, two new Fiskars tools utilize a strength-magnifying ratchet mechanism to drive sharp, corrosion-resistant blades through the toughest branches and woody vines.
In addition, the Heavy Duty Ratchet Drive Hand Pruner features a unique frame that combines FiberComp™, a fiberglass composite material that’s ounce-for-ounce stronger than steel, with a metal “exo-skeleton” for extreme durability with surprisingly little weight. The Auto-Shift Ratchet Drive Lopper offers increased rigidity reduces twisting, while the anvil blade features a precision-ground edge and corrosion-resistant, non-stick coating for friction-free cuts.
POWER-LEVER® TELESCOPING TOOLS
(Power-Lever Telescoping Lopper, Power-Lever Telescoping Hedge Shears)
In addition to Fiskars patented design that as much as doubles cutting power, these new tools feature telescoping steel handles extend more to more than 30 inches (76.2cm) in length, so gardeners can trim high limbs and tower hedges with their feet securely on the ground.
NEW & IMPROVED SOFTGRIP BYPASS PRUNER
It wasn’t broken, but Fiskars fixed it anyway – doing an innovative update on a longtime top-seller. The new design includes all the favorite features of the original – light and tough FiberComp™ construction, fully hardened and precision ground blade with ½-inch (1.25cm) cutting capacity, stem stripper and fatigue-reducing Softgrip® cushioned handles – plus a contemporary new look and a new twine-cutting notch.
FLORIST BYPASS PRUNERS
The blend of sharp bypass blades and an ambidextrous scissor-style grip makes these pruners quick cutting and secure in the hand. A 1/2-inch (1.25cm) cutting capacity is useful both indoors and out, plus a string-cutting notch and stem stripper add even more versatility.
LOOPHANDLE BYPASS PRUNER W/ CARABINER CLIP
Thanks to the spring-action carabiner built right into the loop handle, gardeners now have a powerful pruner that’s always within easy reach. Designed to clip to a beltloop or tool tote, the carabiner’s one-handed operation makes it easy to unsnap, snip and re-snap in a single fluid motion. Now that’s accessible design!
LOP & SAW
This multi-tasking tool puts versatility and power at the gardener’s fingertips – combining Fiskars patented force-multiplying PowerGear lopper mechanism with a 6-inch (15.25cm)detachable saw that stashes neatly in the lopper’s aluminum handle.
POWER TOOTH® 6-INCH (15.25cm) SAW W/ CARABINER
A handy variation of the top-selling original, this essential saw makes quick work of 3-inch + (7.6cm+)limbs, then slides into a handy carabiner handle that clips conveniently to belt or tool bag.
POWER TOOTH® 10-INCH (25.4cm) SAW W/ CARABINER
A versatile saw big enough to tackle 4-inch + (10.1cm) branches, then slides into a handy carabiner handle that clips conveniently to belt or tool bag. The 10-inch (25.4cm) Power Tooth® stainless steel blade cuts on the push and pull stroke for quick, clean, healthy cuts.
EXTENDED REACH GRABBER
Here’s a smarter, safer way to retrieve hard-to-reach items. This indispensable tool extends the user’s reach by nearly 40 inches (101.6cm), so it’s simple to grasp items on the ground, high overhead or even stashed at the back of deep shelves. A comfortable, ergonomic grip controls the grasping “hand”, which rotates 360 degrees to pick up objects from any angle, then locks to ensure safe, easy carrying.
EXTENDED REACH CORING AERATOR
This efficient, comfortable-to-use tool offers gardeners an effective and environmentally friendly way to create lusher, more beautiful lawns. The strong steel shaft and 40-inch (101.6cm) overall length allows for more upright, healthier posture during use to help prevent fatigue. With a dual grip for better control and a wider step for more power and comfort, this aerator quickly removes 4-inch x 3/4-inch (10.1cm x 1.9cm)plugs to encourage thicker root growth.
EXTENDED REACH TELESCOPING CULTIVATOR
The easy way to weed in out-of-the way places. Use all three rustproof aluminum wheel sets to make quick work of large areas, or use a single set to fit between rows or in tight spaces. The telescoping steel shaft lets users customize the length for maximum comfort.
EXTENDED REACH SIDEWALK WEEDER
Keep sidewalks weed free without bending, straining, or resorting to noxious chemicals. Simply telescope this weeder’s handle to the perfect length, then use the specially shaped stainless steel blade to whisk unsightly weeds from cracks. Plus, it’s built for years of trouble-free function, with a strong steel shaft that allows for plenty of leverage and a rust-free blade that holds its sharp edge.