August 29, 2010 | In: Garden Design

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.

Choose a pole pruner saw with a rust resistant heavy gauge steel blade at least 12 inches in length. The teeth should have a teflon coating for smooth cutting, and the blade should be positionally adjustable. Buying one with replaceable blades is a bonus, as it will extend the life of your tool. With one of these manual tools, you should be able to cut any branch that is an inch or less 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.

Another optional tool that can be used to prune tall trees is an electric pole pruner saw. Several companies make this type of saw. They are really small chain saws on an extensible fiberglass pole, and are powered with an electric motor. This type of pruning saw can easily cut through a 6 inch diameter branch. Many of the electrically operated pruner chain saws have a detachable head, so they can be used as a stand alone mini chain saw.

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.

Make yard work easy again – get yourself a Pole Pruner Saw.

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