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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Fiskars Softtouch Self Opening Scissors

ILC Reference NO 32:10:018
Item sourced from ILC NSW database


Micro-Tip & Multi-Purpose

Short Description
A range of self opening scissors with large cushion grip handles. The spring action opening reduces hand fatigue. An adjustable screw allows the blade tension to be modified. Suitable for left or right hand use. The scissors also have a safety lock which keeps the blades closed tight for safe storage.

Price Guide
Approx Price: $37.00
Price Date: 12/05/2010
RRP from Sydney Sewing Supplies who are wholesalers but can be contacted for retailers
$37.05 Multi-purpose scissors - 9911 7097
$21.15 Micro scissors
May be sold at sewing centres, arts and crafts stores, certain Spotlight, Officeworks or Bunnings. Check with individual stores for availability


More Details
Features: An adjustable pivot screw enables blade tension to be modified. The easy slide safety lock keeps the blades closed for safe storage.
Handles: Softtouch slip resistant material for comfort and control. Cushion grip is designed to eliminate pressure on the thumb and fingers. The large easy grip handle allows the use of the whole hand for cutting.
Easy action spring reduces hand fatigue, gently opens blades
Blade: Precision ground blades suitable for cutting paper, fabric, string and construction paper. The blades are quality stainless steel, precision ground and hardened for a sharp long lasting edge.
Application: They are suitable for many tasks in the home and office.


Models
1. Softouch Multi-purpose Scissors - Product code 9911 7097
- has long blades suitable for cutting fabric, felt, ribbon, string, paper and light cardboard. Allows the use of the whole hand through a looped handle for cutting. Flat bottom styling allows for long, straight cuts. For light to heavy duty use.

2. Softtouch Craft Snip - Product code 99317097
Has flat bottom styling and lower looped handle. Serrated blade, in-blade wire cutter and reinforced bolted joint

3. Softtouch Pinking Shears - Product code 9915 7097
Has lower looped handle and extended lower blade

4. Softouch Blunt-Tip Scissors - Product code 9926 7097
has small blades with blunt ends for safety and smooth contoured handles.

5. Softouch Micro-Tip Scissors - Product code 9921 7097
- has small sharp blades suitable for precision cutting. Smooth contoured handles. Useful for sewing, crafts and other tasks.

6. Softtouch Home and Office Scissors - Product code 9917 7097
180mm blade, smooth contoured handles


Method Of Use
To unlock the scissors, slide the orange button toward the end of the handle. Do not try to force the scissors open.
To lock the scissors, squeeze the handles and slide the orange button toward the blades. DO NOT close the scissors if the orange button is in the lock position.


Place Of Manufacture
USA

Additional Dimensions
Multipurpose
Weight (gms) NSW.................................. Unknown
Length NSW........................................ 255 mm
Handle Length NSW................................. 100 mm
Blade Length NSW.................................. 95 mm
Softtouch Home and Office Scissors
Weight (gms) NSW.................................. Unknown
Length NSW........................................ Unknown
Handle Length NSW................................. Unknown
Blade Length NSW.................................. 180 mm

Softtouch Micro-Tip Scissors
Weight (gms) NSW.................................. Unknown
Length NSW........................................ 145 mm
Handle Length NSW................................. Unknown
Blade Length NSW.................................. 46 mm



Display Information
ILCNSW may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact ILCNSW on 02-9890 0940 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
FISKARS (WHOLESALER ONLY),   PORT MELBOURNE, VIC
SYDNEY SEWING SUPPLIES PTY LTD,   KINGS PARK , NSW

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