Alan Douglas (X) Jun 8, 2010:

Trigger happy This link from the same same manufacturer shows what they describe as the most powerful pruning shears in the world. The diagram shows and labels the "trigger". From the shape of the part and the way that it is used, you coudn't possibly describe it as any thing else.
http://green-technology.pellenc.com/produits/en/Treelion-tec...

Alan Douglas (X) Jun 7, 2010:

More context please All we have to go on here is "gâchette vers le haut" - which is verbal shorthand with no verb. It could be "trigger to/towards the top" or "upward-facing trigger"? If you have a manufacturer's or brand name try Google to search for product details including a picture. A visual of the product woud help clarify any doubts. Translate French shorthand with equivalent English shorthand i.e 4 words in French = 3 to 5 words in English: think package lebelling, not fully-formed sentences. In English "one sqeezes the trigger", in French "on appuie sur la gâchette". Bon chance.

Maria Dilena (asker) Jun 7, 2010:

Thank you for the useful link. Would it be correct to say that "the trigger can be opened to a fully open posiiton" rather than "upwards"?