Any homeowner with tall trees on their property will need a pole pruner saw at one time or another. Since it can be quite dangerous to stand on a ladder and cut high branches with a hand saw, an extensible pruning saw is almost indispensable for these tasks.
High branches that need thinning, dead wood and diseased branches can all be removed safely with these cutting tools. Most combine a pruning saw and a lopper blade in one tool. The lopper, used for the small branches and twigs, operates with a rope that is pulled to close the blade. A double pulley system makes operating it easy.
Look for a saw blade that is made of heavy gauge steel, treated for rust resistance and teflon coated teeth. Look for an adjustable saw blade, so you can set it for different angles. Make sure you buy one that has a removable and replaceable blade. Your manually operated pole pruner saw limits you to cutting branches up to an inch in diameter.
The saw blade and lopper head should be attached to a telescoping pole that can reach at least 12 feet. Either aluminum or fiberglass poles are available, with the fiberglass generally being stronger.
An easier tool to use for pruning tall trees is the electric pole pruning saw. These handy saws are available from several suppliers. They are just small electric chain saws mounted on fiberglass poles. They generally have a chain saw head that can be detached and used as a stand alone small saw. With one of these, you can cut through branches up to 6 inches in diameter.
The biggest problem you will have in using a pole pruning saw is positioning it in the right place to work. Because the saw blade is so far from your hands, every movement is magnified. Also, it may be difficult to see just where to place the blade for the best cut. As with all tools, use care and wear protective head gear and eye protection
High branches that need thinning, dead wood and diseased branches can all be removed safely with these cutting tools. Most combine a pruning saw and a lopper blade in one tool. The lopper, used for the small branches and twigs, operates with a rope that is pulled to close the blade. A double pulley system makes operating it easy.
Look for a saw blade that is made of heavy gauge steel, treated for rust resistance and teflon coated teeth. Look for an adjustable saw blade, so you can set it for different angles. Make sure you buy one that has a removable and replaceable blade. Your manually operated pole pruner saw limits you to cutting branches up to an inch in diameter.
The saw blade and lopper head should be attached to a telescoping pole that can reach at least 12 feet. Either aluminum or fiberglass poles are available, with the fiberglass generally being stronger.
An easier tool to use for pruning tall trees is the electric pole pruning saw. These handy saws are available from several suppliers. They are just small electric chain saws mounted on fiberglass poles. They generally have a chain saw head that can be detached and used as a stand alone small saw. With one of these, you can cut through branches up to 6 inches in diameter.
The biggest problem you will have in using a pole pruning saw is positioning it in the right place to work. Because the saw blade is so far from your hands, every movement is magnified. Also, it may be difficult to see just where to place the blade for the best cut. As with all tools, use care and wear protective head gear and eye protection
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