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Pellenc 2012-13 Brochure

Pellenc Product Range : Batteries & Charging :: Hedge Trimmer :: Hand-held Chainsaws :: Pole & Telescopic Chainsaws :: Pruning Shears :: Brushcutter/Strimmer :: Wheel Hoe :: Handheld Blower :: Tying Machine

Pellenc designs and manufactures powerful, light and compact hand-held tools thanks to the control of state-of-the-art technology: very high efficiency new-technology motors. The efficiency obtained from this type of motor is far greater than that of the former generation of direct current motors; the result is that your tool operates better with the advantage of reduced weight and size. In fact, the energy losses are low because the motor, which is directly coupled with the cutting tool, has an efficiency close to 90% (as opposed to that of a combustion-engine motor which is less than 40 %). Furthermore, the Pellenc new-technology motor is the only electric motor which develops so much power for such a small size and which has a very long service life due to its design. Finally, the Pellenc very high efficiency motor runs at speeds of up to 18,000 rpm (Treelion pruning shears motor) without wear or sparks.

Pellenc Battery Pack

Forget the excessive use of fossil fuels, nauseating smells, never-ending noise pollution and the excessive weight of combustion-engine tools after a day’s work. With Pellenc, you work most often without ear protectors, you can breathe freely, no cramp or pause for tired muscles, and especially, no need to refill your tank all day long. With Pellenc Ultra Lithium Batteries, you have only advantages, including excellent cost effectiveness, and no disadvantage!

Regardless of the model used, the Ultra Lithium Battery provides constant power and has a charge level indicator which indicates your remaining working time. You therefore have from a half day’s work to a full day’s work according to the type of tool used. The Ultra Lithium Battery is equipped with a smart charging system. The battery can be charged at any time. Incidentally, if the battery is not used for 4 consecutive days, the battery automatically discharges to ensure optimum storage and an excellent service life. After 600 complete charging and discharging cycles, the battery capacity still reaches 80 % of its initial one. Delivered with an ergonomic harness, perfectly adjustable to your base shape, PELLENC batteries have been designed to make your daily work easier, given you more independence and freedom in your work. The Ultra Lithium Battery also preserves the environment because it’s 80 % recyclable. There are several models of Ultra Lithium Battery (see the details on the following pages). Like all the other PELLENC products, Ultra lithium Battery benefits from a very-high-capacity technology which guarantees use with no odour, no pollution and a revolutionary working capacity.

Solerion - Solar Charging Station

Pellenc Solerion

Once the Solerion photovoltaic (PV) panels are installed, they use an MPPT* load regulator that scans the photo panel cells and monitors the power drawn from them, and then optimises it with the battery connected. This detection is all done automatically. A maximum of three batteries can be charged at one time, by using three separate convertors. A Poly5 battery can be recharged in normal sunlight levels in under three hours as opposed to five hours on a standard 2.2a mains charger.

* MPPT : Maximum Power Point Tracking. This function allows the optimum power drawn to be scanned permanently so that the photovoltaic panels are subsequently supplied with the maximum peak power.

Helion Hedge Trimmers

For the maintenance of your hedges, parks and gardens and ornamental trees, Pellenc offers you a range of Helion hedge trimmers for professional use.

Pellenc Helion

You can adapt the blade which suits you to each of these tools : the 51 cm for precise or sculpture type trimming, the 63 cm for standard trimming (also exists with deflector and one-sided blade, model 63D) and the 75 cm for intensive trimming. All these cutting heads are universal, i.e. they can be fitted to all the Pellenc models and are very easily interchangeable. Like all the other Pellenc products, Ultra lithium Battery benefits from a very-high-capacity technology which guarantees use with no odour, no pollution and a revolutionary working capacity.

The advantages of PELLENC

FEATHER-WEIGHT The Pellenc range of Helion hedge trimmers, the lightest professional hedge trimmers in the world! Their lightweight (from 3 to 4 kg in hand) improves the working conditions, and makes them easier to use.

ANTI BLOCKING SYSTEM In case of blocking the blade in hard wood, an exclusive electronic device will run the motor backward to get the blade free.

QUICK SWITCH The removal and installation of the cutting head is greatly simplified by the Quick Switch system. In less than one minute you can easily change the cutting head.

SPEED SELECTOR The selector offers a choice of 4 different speeds to adapt the trimming to any working conditions.

Pellenc Helion Pole hedge trimmer

Helion Telescopic hedge trimmer

	Universal	Universal with deflector	Pole	Telescopic
Weight with a 63 cm blade	3 kg	3.1 kg	3.9 kg	4.1 kg
Power	1200 W (1.63 hp)
Dimensions Length x Width x Height with a 63 cm blade	1.10 m x 20 cm x 15 cm	1.10 m x 20 cm x 15 cm	1.70 m x 30 cm x 20 cm	2.40 m x 30 cm x 20 cm
Cutting length	51/63/75 cm	63 cm	51/63/75 cm
Tooth spacing	33 mm
Cutting speed	3200 to 3800 cuts/mn
Anti-shock end stop
Removable and interchangeable cutting head
Protective sheath
Pivoting handle	5 notches : +/- 90°
Cutting head angle adjustment			+90°/-45°

Pellenc Selion C15/20

Selion Hand-Held Chainsaws

With an unrivalled power to weight ratio and a standard assembly of OREGON ¼” chain, specially designed for pruning, C20, C15 and M12 cut cleanly and with precision. Extremely light, the PELLENC chain guide in steel and composite material allows these chainsaws to twist flexibly and prevent breakages in the case of accidental catching. The absence of a brake and speed reducer guarantees reliability and lightness. The handheld Selion range combines a direct drive with the chain gear, which increases their durability.

Pellenc chainsaws use Pellenc’s patented technological innovations. An ingenious system allows the chain to be tightened without worrying about whether or not the optimum tension has been reached.

Pellenc Selion M12

Compared to petrol chainsaws, you save almost 30% oil and extend the lifetime of the chain. As with all other PELLENC products, Selion uses the ultra high capacity technology of the ultra lithium battery and guarantees non-polluting, odorless operation and a record operating range.

Selion Pole and Telescopic Chainsaw

Pellenc Selion

With a power output equivalent to 30 cc (i.e. 1200 watts), the Selion Pole and Telescopic chainsaws cut accurately and cleanly thanks to the Oregon 1/4’’ chain fitted as standard and specially designed for accurate pruning.

Particularly light, equipped with a +90°/-45° angle-adjustable head, the Selion Pole and Telescopic chainsaws allow vertical and horizontal pruning and cutting at the base of the tree. At the same time, the Pellenc chain guide bar made from composite materials gives them torsional flexibility and prevents breakage in case of accidental jamming.

As for the Pellenc hand-held chainsaws, the Selion Pole and Telescopic chainsaws benefit from the Pellenc technological innovations. Automatic chain tensioning : a simple click from the spring when you fit the guide bar ensures that both guide bar and chain are correctly
tensioned. The chain can be removed and installed easily thanks to the retractable wrench integrated in the head of the tool, the only tool which is required for this operation. The retractable wrench is also used when the chain needs retensioning during pruning. Finally, thanks to the electronic oil flow control, oil consumption depends on the power consumed by the Selion : compared with gasoline chainsaws, you make about a 30% saving on oil.

Pellenc Selion

The advantages of PELLENC

AUTOMATIC CHAIN TENSIONING The Selion pole chainsaw is easy to use. The chain tension is adjusted automatically: a simple click from the spring when you fit the guide bar ensures that both guide bar and chain are correctly tensioned.

INTEGRATED RETRACTABLE WRENCH The removal and installation of the guide bar and chain is very simple. No additional tool is necessary because everything is done using the integrated retractable wrench (Pellenc patent).

OIL FLOW CONTROL The Selion pole chainsaw is economical with oil, in fact, combined with a peristaltic pump, the Selion pole chainsaw electronic oil flow control gives you an oil saving of approximately 30% compared with a gas chainsaw. The oil consumption depends on the power consumption of the motor.

PIVOTING HEAD With +90°/-45° head angle adjustment, the tool can be adapted easily to the working environment.

Selion P130

Selion P180

Selion T150/200

Selion T220/300

Selion T240/460

	P130	P180	T150/200	T220/300	T240/460
Weight	2.7 kg	2.8 kg	2.9 kg	3.4 kg	4.5 kg
Power	1200 W (1.63 hp)
Length	1.30 m	1.80 m	1.50 to 2 m	2.20 to 3 m	2.40 to 4.60 m
PELLENC chain bar guide	10’’ – 25 cm				8’’ – 20 cm
Chain	OREGON ¼’’
Oil flow control
Oil reservoir capacity	0.25 L

Treelion Pruning Shears

PELLENC offers you a range of pruning shears intended for tree pruning and parks and gardens.

Pellenc Treelion

Treelion M45

Treelion D45-700

Treelion D45-900

Excelion Brushcutter/Strimmer

Clear brush and trim grass with an ultra-light tool: this is a job for the Pellenc Excelion.

The Excelion brushcutter is a unique tool as it combines a brush and a grass cutter in one: the multifunction head developed by Pellenc can be fitted, without the use of tools, with the Pellenc wire cutter made from a very high resistance polyamide or a wide range of metal blades adapted to your work.

Two times lighter than some petrol brushcutters, The Excelion makes grass and brush cutting much easier in ditches, on slopes or steep inclines with its adjustable handle, flexible head and telescopic system.

You can adapt your tool to your body shape for optimized working comfort.

The 4-speed selector, exclusive to Pellenc, makes it easier to adapt to the vegetation: slow speeds are recommended for edges and urban areas for example. Silent, rapid and extremely lightweight, Excelion is the new brush cutter for professionals.

As with all other Pellenc products, Excelion uses the ultra high capacity technology of the ultra lithium battery and guarantees non-polluting, odourless operation with quick start-up and a record operating range.

Cultivion Wheel-Hoe

Pellenc Cultivion

The electric wheel hoe improves your working conditions as the tool weighs only 3.1 kg, which makes the tool the lightest of its kind. Cultivion is fitted with an adjustable front handle that you can adjust to suit your site.

Moreover, in continuous mode, you can work without pressing the trigger.

Available as standard with two work tools fitted with a toothed blade (working width of 16 cm or 22 cm), you can change blades easily thanks to the quick tool change system Pellenc Patent.

In addition, there are 9 adjustable angle positions on the tool depending on the type of terrain. By offering different angles of the toothed blade, Cultivion allows you to work at depth as well as on the surface.

As with all other PELLENC products, Cultivion benefits from the ultra high capacity technology of the ultra lithium battery and guarantees non-polluting, odorless operation and a record operating range.

Airion Hand-Held Blower

The quietest and most environmentally friendly hand-held electric blower in the World!

Pellenc Airion

The Airion is a hand-held blower intended for cleaning roads, parks and gardens. Weighing only 2.6 kg and with a noise level of just 80 db, it is the lightest and quietest professional blower on the market and can be used near sensitive areas such as hospitals and schools. It is very comfortable to hold owing to the soft touch new generation handgrip and is optimally balanced for natural tilting towards the ground.

The Airion has 4 speeds which easily enable the operator to effortlessly optimise and adjust the speed of the air expelled according to its working environment (roads, markets, gardens, etc.) and the site to be cleaned (dry leaves, wet leaves, on gravel, etc.). Keeping the speed selector button pressedpellenc_blower_side instantly selects the booster mode, giving a maximum power of 750 Watts. This function is especially useful for picking up wet vegetation or heavy waste matter. This mode is available for all speeds.

The progressive trigger enables the airflow to be controlled very precisely. The principal advantage is efficient battery management. On roads, the trigger can prevent the scattering of gravel. The inlet grille has been specially designed to reduce the sound level as much as possible while maintaining exceptional blowing performance. Pellenc was inspired by aircraft propellers to design a strong, quiet and efficient axial turbine. The air intake and airflow are optimised by the air inlet which is designed to accelerate the inlet airflow.

In the interests of sustainable development, Pellenc has launched a range of environmentally friendly tools with almost zero CO² emissions.
Lithium-ion technology combined with the Pellenc motor means that the Airion emits very little CO² into the environment, giving the tool a very clean image.

Comparing the direct emissions of CO² of the Airion with a petrol blower, the difference is enormous. A petrol-engine blower has a direct emission of over 4 tonnes of CO² per year while the Airion only emits 47 kg.

The Airion prevents almost 99% of the direct emissions of a petrol engine. If Pellenc batteries are recharged with the recently launched Solerion solar charger, direct CO² emissions are totally eliminated.

Fixion Tying machine

The most cost-effective tying machine in the World!

Fixion is Pellenc’s new tying machine, specially designed to take the new flexible tie. It works in the same way as its predecessor and attaches all ties in the Pellenc range. There are various types of tie suited to the various tying systems: Standard, Flexible, Stainless Steel, Bio and Paper.

Pellenc Fixion Tying Machine Battery

Pellenc Fixion

The Fixion tying machine can perform 30 ties per minute: up to 12,000 ties per day with a time saving of 40% when compared with manual tying.

Bio breakthrough for Etesia ETESIA is an ecologically-responsible company Etesia is taking a major environmental step forward in grass cutting history with the launch of ride-on rotaries that can run on low emission B30-diesel. As an eco-friendly company Etesia takes its responsibilities seriously, so with the choice of cleaner fuels now available, they have strong reasons to look at alternatives in order to help national and international efforts to reduce climate change.

Whilst other manufacturers in the garden machinery industry have gone down the route of using B20-diesel, Etesia has opted for the B30-diesel mix because it contains the far higher ratio of 30% renewable Bio fuel (produced from transesterified oil of crops such as oilseed rape, sunflowers and soybeans) to 70% diesel. Therefore, because B30-diesel contains 50% more plant generated Bio fuel than B20-diesel, it offers a greater reduction in emissions, especially when compared with mineral diesel. It is also highly biodegradable in the event of spillage.
To achieve this progress, Etesia’s Research & Development team has been working closely with engine manufacturer, Lombardini. The result is that every one of the company’s Lombardini-powered ride-ons in the Hydro rotary ranges can now simply switch between conventional diesel and B30-diesel, according to fuel availability or operator choice. The two fuels are interchangeable – no modifications are required and there is no need to clean either the tank or the engine.

Through Lombardini’s co-operation with Etesia during the research and trials, they are now believed to be the only manufacturer with the confidence to offer full warranty on their engines when run on either B30-diesel or standard diesel.

To complete the eco-friendly picture, all Etesia Hydro ride-ons can now be factory supplied with bio-degradable engine oil, greases and hydraulic fluids. This means that in the event of spillage or at the time of disposal, our planet is not harmed.

Etesia professional EC Compliant Hydro ride-on rotaries are built for high output; superb performance; long life and minimum downtime. When used with B30-diesel there is no loss of power and their high performance is not affected. This new low emission fuel option puts Etesia ahead of the field in this industry with an initiative designed to reduce the carbon footprint made by their products.

We are pleased to announce that with Etesia you can have Bio-compatibility today

All of the H144, H124D and H100D models are already usable with B30 biodiesel B30 with no change to the engine and with all of the manufacturer’s guarantees intact.

From the end of 2007, all of the Etesia diesel models, namely the H144, H124D and H100D, can be ordered in the 100% bio version. These ETESIA “bio” ride-on mowers will then be using biodegradable oil (for both engine and transmission), as well as biodegradable greases and will operate with B30biodiesel. On the other hand, oil changes must be performed every 125 hours. Nevertheless, the performance of the hydro 144M, 124D and 100D will remain unchanged.

The price for the “biofuel” option is just an extra £316 (excl. VAT) on the machines list price, list price at 01/09/07. This option is possible only on the ETESIA assembly line and machines must be ordered as Bio Units.

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** NEW **

Bahia M2E - World's First Electrical Ride-On Mower with Grass Collection

With 100% electric driving & cutting transmission an 80cm cutting width and 240litre grassbox the new Bahia M2E provides 2 hours (or 2,500m²) of lawnmowing with zero emissions from it's 4 lead acid batteries (48v, 115Ah).

The batteries have a 6 hour recharge time via 16amp 200v socket & charger with an optional solar panel charger under test. There is also a built-in converter & socket to power a 230v hedge cutter or strimmer.

Etesia Bahia M2E

Ecological

• Zero emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.
• Zero discharge of hydrocarbons, smoke & particles

Quiet

• Very low noise levels whilst driving & mowing

Economical

• Costs less than £0.44 per hour
• Reduced running costs: no belts, no filters and no engine oil.

Efficient

• Cutting and collecting equivalent to the petrol version
• Same driving comfort
• As compact as the petrol version
• Minimal guaranteed lawnmowing output 2,500m² or 2 hours of mowing (+1hr30m with battery trailer)

Click here for our Etesia products page.

CSR initiatives at RTM

Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives carried out by RTM are focused on four areas of activity: Our Community, The Environment, Our Marketplace and The Workplace.   Simple initiatives have been put in place to bring these areas to the attention of our staff, our suppliers and our customers.

Our community
Wherever we do business, our priority is to make a positive contribution to the communities that we serve. Being a good neighbour is also important to us and we encourage our employees to share their expertise to help people whenever possible.

Our environment
As a business we aim to progressively improve our environmental credentials and to minimise our impact on the environment with improved carbon management.  At RTM we are determined to be a leader in our field and an example to others in addressing the threat of climate change.   We believe it makes sense to pay attention to the environmental impact of our business practises, and through simple product and operational considerations we can make a difference.

Our marketplace
Wherever we work, whatever we market and how ever we serve our values underpin our mission to make RTM a leader in the UK Turf and Groundcare market.  From homeowner products to large tractors and public open space mowing systems we are responsible for bringing these values to life for our customers and partners, every day, wherever we operate.  Pivotal to the ongoing success of our company is the trust in which RTM is held by our customers and suppliers alike. We aim to reflect integrity and best value in everything we do.

Our workplace
For a business that is all about providing solutions and good value, it is second nature to make the health and wellbeing of our own employees a very high priority. It is one of the main reasons why so many of our staff are proud to work for R T M and eager to play their part in building a sustainable business. We continue to train and develop our people at all levels so they are equipped to meet the challenges of our industry.

Sustainable Development at RTM

Sustainable development is considered a worthy goal for RTM and small businesses everywhere. As members of our various communities, we know that society, the environment, and the economy are interconnected. It makes sense to pay attention to the environmental impact of our economic practices, and try to ensure that our communities are healthy, pleasant places to live.

Paying attention to sustainable development is especially sensible when so many of our potential customers and clients are actively seeking greener products and services. Making environmentally conscious decisions about our business operations will create opportunity and we hope be good for continued development and profitability.

Operating a green business is not only good for the environment but good for our business's retained profit because conserving resources and cutting down on waste saves money.

Making simple changes and thinking about our responsibility means we can run an environmentally friendly business.

Recycling is the first thing that comes to mind when we think of being environmentally friendly. And recycling is important. But recycling is only one part of the environmentally friendly business equation. We can also take a large step towards being more environmentally friendly by reducing the amounts of waste in our offices and business operations.

1. Turn off equipment when it's not being used. This can reduce the energy used by 25 percent; turning off the computers at the end of the day can save an additional 50 percent.

2. Encourage communications by email, and read email messages onscreen to determine whether it's necessary to print them. If it's not, don't!

3. Reduce fax-related paper waste by using a fax-modem and by using a fax cover sheet only when necessary.  Fax-modems allow documents to be sent directly from a computer, without requiring a printed hard copy.

4. Produce double-sided documents whenever possible.

5. Do not leave taps dripping; always close them tightly after use.

6. Install displacement blocks in toilet reservoirs. Placing a container filled with stones in the toilet's cistern will displace about 3 litres of water per flush - a huge reduction of water use over the course of a year.

7. Find a supply of paper with maximum available recycled content for internal office use.

8. Review Suppliers Environmental policies and credentials.  Encourage suppliers to take back packaging for reuse / recycle.

9. Instigate an ongoing search for "greener" products and services in the local community. Reduce the travel of our suppliers and service providers where possible.

10. Review purchasing new equipment and disposing of old – can furniture or tools be refurbished. It could be less expensive than buying new and better for the environment.