Echo Pole Saw

[LGinIA]

I really like my Echo Pole Chain Saw. If you buy one, make sure you wear a hard hat with a screen mask---very important for your safety---and the ability to cut & run!

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I end up looking like I've been helping chew through the limbs, black face...

And watch out, you can sure cover the ground with limbs in a hurry....

 

[BB_TX]

On the same subject, while at HD I noticed both the John Deere and Homelite string trimmer boxes showed all their attachments such as edger, tiller, etc. They also showed a chain saw attachement which said "available summer 2001". I asked the HD guy and he said they never made it and now had no intention of making it. He also said that JD was discontinuing their string trimmer product. Probably not a good idea to buy one in case you ever need repairs.

 

[blurrybill]

I agree completely. I always wear a hardhat with faceshield when using the pruner -- the higher you reach, the more under the limb one is located. Good advice, LG.

Bill

 

[rockyridgefarm]

The JD uses the same Trimmerplus Attechments made by MTD that Ryobi and Homelite take. The pruner is a reciprocating blade, OK for little stuff, but slow. According to what they are telling saw shop owners; they are introducing a chain saw variation.

Of course, never bank on vaporware...

BTW. in looking at past posts, I don't want to give the impression that I don't like the echo/stihl units. I think they're great. I just want to point out that my $189.00 attachment is doing a great job, on a powerhead I already had. I had used the echo unit, and never could justify spending $600.00, I didn't mind $200.00, and am very happy with it.

Even the tallest unit isn't QUITE tall enough for that next limb...

My dad worked for Ma Bell, and was in the habit of bringing home a bucket truck, whenever we had work that needed it.
Sure do miss that job benefit.