What To Know Before Buying A Pole Pruner Saw
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 pruning or removing, dead branches or diseased wood are all candidates for this type of cutting tool. Most pole pruner combine a 12 to 16 inch saw blade and a lopper. The lopper, useful for smaller branches, operates by pulling on a rope that goes through a double pulley system for easier use.
When shopping for a pole pruner saw, look for one with a 12 inch curved heavy gauge steel saw blade that is rust resistant and has a teflon coating for easier cutting. You may want to look for one that can adjust the saw position for maximum leverage. The blade should be detachable, so it can be replaced if necessary at a later date. With a manual pole pruning saw, you will be limited to cutting branches around an inch in diameter.
The best pole pruning saws will feature a telescoping pole that can be extended to 12 feet and locked in place. Either aluminum or fiberglass are available, with the fiberglass poles being stronger and lighter.
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.
Always use safety glasses and wear a hard hat when pruning overhead. You will find that it is difficult to position the saw for cutting in a very leafy canopy, since positioning something at the end of a 12 foot pole takes some practice. Until you are used to using a pole pruner saw, your every movement will seem magnified, and only experience will make it easier.
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Tags: Home Accessories, landscaping, Power Tools, pruner sawDecember 24 2011 | Power Tools | No Comments »