The MK6 Dualkut has two cutting modes, the ratchet cut mode and the single cut mode. Keep reading to see how it works.
Dualkut MK6 ratchet action mode:
The ratchet will adjust itself depending on how deep into the jaw the branch is positioned and how thick the branch is. When in the ratchet position, on small material it will still cut in one go especially if you cut using the front half of the blade, close to the tip. When cutting through larger branches, positioning the branch deeper into the jaw will make it easier to cut.
The ratchet will adjust itself according to the branch thickness. It will cut straight through a very small branch then, as the branch gets that little bit bigger it selects again so it will use 2 gears, then 3 and 4 as the size of the branch increases to 25mm diameter. So, the larger the material you put in, the more ratchet gears it picks up. You will be amazed how much power you will have at your fingertips with this tool. It is a very powerful secateur and it is easy to use.
Dualkut MK6 Single Action Mode:
Sometimes in the garden you have a lot of light weight branches to prune or to cut up to fit into the green bin. This is when the switch is great. You hold the handles closed and turn the switch into the single cut position and now it will stay in the front notch. So, whether you are cutting a 1mm up to a 15mm diameter branch you can cut it in one go. This does depend on the strength of your hand and the hardness of the wood. If you notice it taking more effort than you would like to use, then on the fly you can hold it closed, flick the switch to the ratchet mode and cut bigger branches with less effort.
In single cut mode you can cut up to a 15mm diameter branch and you can prune faster. Even with strong hands though, a person will still reach a limit to the size of branch they can cut in one go. When you reach this point, turn the ratchet on with the flick of a switch.
The tool in this guide: DualKut MK6 Ratchet Secateurs
