What is max cut capacity? Its maximum cut capacity is 1.5 inch. Does it have DeWalt battery? No,it is bare tool only and does not include the battery! Where pruner was used? The electric pruning shears can be used in a variety of gardens,parks,farms, orchards,for thick stems and shrubs. How to use? Hold the trigger for 3 seconds, then push the trigger twice in a row and it is ready to operate, so as to avoid the danger caused by miscontact.