Pole saw help

[MikeD74T]

I got one of these eBay: John Deere PS2683LE Pole Saw (item 7512093222 end time Oct-21-06 05:55:32 PDT). Looked kind of low end when I got it but it works very well, will cut 8" softwood easily. Haven't tried large hardwood. It's not a $500+ pro saw but I expect it to last a long time. Starts quickly even after sitting for weeks in the back of my truck. MikeD74T

 

[EddieWalker]

I have the Poulon pole saw that you can change the head on it and use other attachments. If you already have a weedeater that you can change heads on, you can just buy the chainsaw attachment.

I find that I use mine about once a year, or in a new area that I've just cleared. Once the limbs are cut, there's not much need for it again. It's real nice for those branches around trees that you mow and they get caught on your tractors ROPS.

For the amount of use it gets, I sure wouldn't pay top dollar for a top of the line one. It just sits for most of the year. I figured I'd buy a cheaper one and keep the chain sharpened. I've had mine four years now and still haven't sharpened the chain!!!!!

Good luck
Eddie

 

[Jagmandave]

I have one of those Remington Electrics as well, and the other's comments are right - it does get heavy and awkward when cutting something at the end of it's length, but it does get the job done. If you only have a few branches to cut and you have a little genset, it will be the least expensive way to do the job.
Normally I buy the best tool for the job rather than the cheapest, but I've had mine for 5 years now with no problems and with a sharp chain it cuts like gangbusters.
One other word of caution, when cutting a branch at the end of the extension length, watch out that you're not underneath it when it wants to come down!

Oh, and wear eye protection for sure, those chips will fall directly in your eyes - don't ask me how I know...........

I'm going to figure out a way to fab something up the will hold the chain saw part at 90* to the pole, so I'm cutting from the top down rather than across the side of the branch...........

 

[BB_TX]

Once the limbs are cut, there's not much need for it again.

My trees forgot to read that rule. They grow down as well as up. I trim the trees along the creek and my fencerows to clear my ROPS. Usually each year I have to go back and trim a number of limbs that grew downward.
The most obvious advantage of gas over electric of course is you are not limited to extension cord length or portable generator. An advantage of chain saw over hand saw or sawzall type is it is quick and easy to make a quick undercut and then cut from the top to get a clean cut and not have the limb rip off a strip as it begins to fall.

 

[1bush2hog]

An advantage of chain saw over hand saw or sawzall type is it is quick and easy to make a quick undercut and then cut from the top to get a clean cut and not have the limb rip off a strip as it begins to fall.


Good Point!

 

[Pilot]

I've had a Power Pruner (now Echo, I believe) since '92.

Works great. 13 ft. high is about as high as I can reach with it because it is too heavy to hold it with arms extended up high, but I easily get limbs 10 ft. high. Safety: have to watch out for where the limbs are going to fall to.

I like to use it for cutting firewood, also. Great for stuff less than 8". Can cut the wood standing up. Also use it for limbing trees after they have been felled. Can reach limbs without having to fight my way over to them. Very safe, because the chain saw is 7 ft. away.

I have an arborist's saw (Shindawa) that I also like. Light weight, handy, not very dangerous because it is easy to control. But it is basically just a small, light weight chain saw. If I have to climb a tree, that's the thing to use.

My largest saw, an old Homelite Super XL is a little faster, but the pruner and arborist's saws leave me less tired at the end of the day.

 

[marks]

I've an Echo, and it's an outstanding machine. I looked at the Stihl, and opted for the Echo.

 

[gav64]

I have the original power pruner extends 13 feet and also 5 foot extension. I like the look when the trees are limbed up. Using all the way extended with the extension it WILL get to you so I do a little at a time. It's one of those tools thats real nice to have around especially when you do not like ladders.
maybe you could try renting one first.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I have a Shindaiwa. It is about 4-5 years old. It is a multi attachment type. I have burned at least 10 gallons of premix thru it. No problems. I also use it for weedeating and I have a sickle type hedgetrimmer.

 

[tractorsanmore]

I have the sthil also , one of the best things I ever bought , zero problems , around 5 yrs old , we use it a bunch on the farm for low limbs , sure beats cutting from a loader bucket , it does get a little heavy though .