20FT/6m Telescopic Pole Saw,Telescopic Tree Pruner Pole, Extendable Telescopic Landscaping Pole Saw 4-Section Telescopic Branch Saw,6M/20FT

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To make it easier to cut stems that are in awkward positions, the top section of the pruner can be adjusted through different angles. It’s therefore simpler to reach specific branches and stems. The cutting head also rotates, to help create precise, well-positioned cuts. The long 47cm blade is curved to reach around the branches and cut sharply. The telescopic handle extends to 2.5m which, when you add in your own height, gets quite high up into your trees. Although this is a lightweight long reach tree pruner, it can feel a little heavy when fully extended as you move it around. Pros Some poles will have extension shafts that enable you to add on extra length when needed, and then remove them to shorten the pole when you’re trimming lower branches. If your branches are at varying heights, then a model like this would be ideal for you.

When operating a pole saw you have to support the pole whilst cutting high above you. A chainsaw positioned on a pole 1 m away from you will feel twice as heavy as one held close to your body. At first glance, the many different pole saws available on the market all appear pretty similar, but take a closer look and you’ll notice some key variations between them. Some are better suited to certain tasks than others, so it’s important to first identify exactly what you’re hoping to do with your pole saw before starting your search. Those of you who hate heavy garden tools will appreciate how lightweight this pole saw is. At 3.6kg with the battery in , it weighs less than all of the others that I reviewed, and the fact that it comes with a shoulder strap helps to take some of the weight off of your arms. Something else that made this pole saw more convenient to use was the blade impact guard at the tip of the blade. It allows you to basically hook the blade over a branch so that all you need to do is press the power button and hold it steady while it cuts, which, again, makes the pole saw feel lighter and more comfortable. One game-changing feature that many of the newer pole saw models now offer is a pivoting head. This means that you’re able to angle the cutting head in different directions, which makes it so much easier to accurately slice through a branch that’s growing in an awkward way.It doesn’t have a gearing or ratchet system, so you must use brute force to cut through branches. I’m quite strong, but after prolonged use, even my arms got tired. Nevertheless, it’s a powerful tool and can be invaluable whilst pruning bigger branches – it’s just a case of making sure you can control it properly. How much a cutting head pivots varies based on the model. Some won’t pivot at all, whereas others will just give you a 15 degree leeway. However, there’ll be some that take things much further, capable of angling themselves to 120 degrees. This makes them so much more versatile – no branch will be able to hide from a saw like that! Weight Directly Impacts Ease of Use The blade is made from alloy steel and has sharp, solid serrations. There’s 4 cutting angles to choose from depending on what you are cutting and at what height. There’s no bypass mechanism. Instead, the branch is held in place while the two-way blade produces a smooth and clean cut.

Bypass pruners are designed to work like scissors or secateurs. The blades run against each other to deliver sharp cuts to softwood or fresh branches. Depending on the size and sharpness they may be able to handle branches up to around 300mm. It’s also very easy to use. At 7.5 kg, it’s reasonably weighted, although even this will start to feel heavy when used for long periods at full extension. It comes with a shoulder strap that takes some of the weight, but you may still find it difficult to control. It’s easy enough to find effective pruners that weigh less than 1 kg. Lightweight telescopic pruners are easier to manage and don’t feel too unwieldy. Given that telescopic pruners are often quite long, they can feel sometimes feel unbalanced – for this reason, it helps if they’re light. Heavier pruners can still be manageable, but you should consider whether you have sufficient upper body strength. Heavier pruners should be used with a shoulder strap for support. While all pole saws come with a relatively long pole, the exact length of that pole will vary quite significantly. This is obviously a very important feature to pay attention to, since you don’t want to invest in a new pole saw only to find that it’s too short to reach the branches that you need to prune.

Fiskars FSK1023624 32mm 6m Telescopic Tree Pruner - 1023624

The handle extends from 1.37 m to 2.5 m, so you can neaten up hedges as well as tall trees. Weighing just 1 kg in total, it’s easy to use these pruners comfortably for long periods of time. Non-slip handles offer more grip so that the tool does not slip and hit you. Some times you may be working in the sun and you experience sweaty palms. Using telescopic tree pruners with firm grip handles will enable you to work with sweaty palms. A good example is the Fiskars PowerGear X Telescopic Tree Pruner.

You can also buy pruning saws which we talk about here and maybe use with a good quality tripod ladder. Most telescopic tree pruners for residential use will extend up to approximately 2 m. This tends to give enough reach for the majority of small trees and bushes without needing to use a step or telescopic ladder. Of course, if you have some trees that are slightly larger, you will be able to use the pruner in conjunction with a ladder as well. However, for the most part you won’t need to.

Speaking of the head, some pivot and some don’t. Pivoting heads definitely make life much easier , especially if the branches that you’re pruning are growing at awkward angles. To find the best pole saws, I evaluated several pole saws, considering each model’s design, performance, power, ease of use, and safety, as well as how easy it was to assemble each and their value for money. Here’s an insight into how I tested them: Some telescopic/extendable pruners are manually powered. They have a ‘squeeze’ handle that causes the blades at the top to close and cut. As long as the blades are sharp enough, this shouldn’t be too hard on the hands. These manual pruners are usually best suited to cutting fresh, live stems/branches as opposed to woodier ones. They’ll work best on bushes, hedges and small, young trees.

As the aluminum pole is oval-shaped, you have a very precise control over the direction of the blade, something you will need when pruning at great height. Moreover, this shape gives more strength and rigidity over the full length of the pole saw, and reduces bending to a minimum. Remember that the further the pruner is extended, the harder it’ll be to control and use safely. Therefore, it’s best to only extend the pruner as far as necessary, depending on the job. If you also want to use the pruner for some close-range jobs, make sure that its non-extended length is manageable. Extendable pruners tend to be over 1 m long even on their shortest setting, so there may still be jobs that will still require a pair of smaller hand pruners. Unless you want a workout, sore arms and painful shoulders, I suggest you buy lightweight pruners if possible. Holding a heavy pole above your head isn’t an issue if you do it once but could be painful and awkward if you’re doing it all day. 4) Consider a telescopic pruner with a saw attachment Manual tree pruners are best if you’ll be cutting lots of fresh, live stems and branches . We’re talking bushes, hedges and young trees. In most instances, I recommend looking for pruners that have a cutting diameter of around 2.5cm – this will be suitable for most domestic pruning jobs.Ease of Use: Pole saws with user-friendly controls in reachable places were rated higher than those that were difficult to control. Excessively heavy models of above 7.5 kg that weren’t effectively balanced were given lower marks. I also took a look at the adjustment mechanisms of each pole saw, assessing how convenient the adjustable cutting angles or head positions were. The pole is very easy to extend to a maximum of 3 m, making this tool suitable for taller trees. The blade can be removed from the handle if you want to use it for handheld pruning. As impressive as this machine may seem, the fact that it’s priced higher than many of the other pole saws out there may put some people off. However, if your budget allows for it, I would definitely recommend splurging on this machine. It offers a number of very useful design features that others don’t have, which justifies its cost . Of course, the price varies depending on whether or not you need a battery, making this machine even better value for those who already own other cordless Bosch products.