User manual VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY GARDEN MULTI-TOOLS

[. . . ] MAINTENANCE Extend each implement halfway, then apply a few drops of oil at the base of that implement. For blades that do not move easily, open and close a few times in warm water, then dry and oil. This care will insure a lifetime of faithful service. VICTORINOX GUARANTEE Victorinox guarantees all multi-tools to be of first class stainless steel, and provides a lifetime guarantee against any defects in material and workmanship. WARRANTY Swiss Army Brands, Inc. , warrants this Victorinox product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the entire life of the multi-tool. [. . . ] Inspired by our heritage, the Victorinox® spirit has been captured by our designers in a broad range of inventive, classically designed products that break new ground in performance, versatility and value. From our completely new line-up of Swiss Army® Watches, to our innovative line of Victorinox Travel Gear and Apparel, you'll find the uncompromising craftsmanship and attention to detail that make all of our products worthy to carry the Victorinox emblem. For more information about our complete line of products, please visit us on-line at www. swissarmy. com. Customer Information · 1-800-442-2706 Only when you see the name Victorinox® stamped on the blade can you be assured you have the Original Swiss ArmyTM Knife. GARDENING TOOLS Budding Instructions Budding is a form of grafting on shrubs and woody plants that enables a new plant variety to grow on mature rootstocks. Thus several varieties of apples, for example, can be "budded" onto one tree. It is a simple technique that inserts a bud shoot under the bark of another shrub or tree. Trim away the leaves, leaving the leaf stalks on the stem. Immerse the stem in water until it is needed. Take care to remove the thorns from the rose stem before trimming leaves. 5. Examine the base of the bud carefully and remove a sliver of wood in the center. Holding the leave stalk, take the bud and slide it into the T-shaped slit on the rootstock. When the bud is secure, trim the excess bark and tie the bud onto the tree. Next, cut the rootstock with your Victorinox grafting multi-tool as shown. First, using the arched part of your tool, gently cut a small horizontal no deeper than the bark surface. 0. 75" (2 cm) beneath the horizontal cut, gently cut bark in an upward motion. Close your knife, and with the base of the knife, gently peel back the bark slightly. Note that since tree sap flows most freely in the summer season, the bark should separate freely from the tree. [. . . ] The "when" and "how to" pruning standards are as varied as the many plants grown. This grafting technique is used for ornamental plants that do not respond to budding, and also used for grafting a variety onto a rootstock. Another method of grafting, Cleft grafting, is used to put another variety onto a fruit tree to provide a pollinator. [. . . ]