Pole Saw Purchase Considerations
August 27th, 2008 at 10:24am Under Main Content
Sectional style pole saw/pruner poles offer the user the maximum in versatility. Pole handle top sections can offer saw blade mount, pole pruners, or other accessories. A true professional heavy duty aluminum pole saw - the pole saw of choice by professionals. The Hayauchi pole saw has rigid aluminum poles that quickly extend to desired cutting length. In Pole Saw configuration the handle and powerhead detach for handheld or polesaw use. It offers an adjustable telescoping pole for up to 14 feet of reach capability.
A pole saw should be light, easy to maneuver, have rapid acceleration and a high chain speed. The cutting head should be light and handy, so that you can reach branches, even in dense tree crowns. I am looking for a pole saw no longer made by Echo. It has a straight blade about 8 inches and runs in and out like a jig saw. Replacement blade for pole saw (Sears# 74809). Blade is 5-1/2 in.
Looking for a great alternative to the manual pole saw? This is a well made product for any homeowner.
Echo seems to be a good brand in standard chain saws, string trimmers, and such, but I have never heard any comments on their pole saws. Search on here only turned up Stilh pole saws. A pole saw is a small, generally 12 inch saw connected to an extending pole. It’s purpose is to cut small branches, generally for pruning, and general shaping of a tree. This ready-to-use pole saw cuts large-diameter limbs quickly and reliably with a 15″ heat-treated Teflon -coated saw blade. The smooth-action pruning head has a pass-through shears constructed of durable die cast alloy blades sharpened on both sides.
The Hayauchi 390 is a very well made aluminum pole saw with locking pins and also collars so it cannot come apart while sawing. The blade is extremely sharp. Pole saw with rapid acceleration and easy starting E-TECH II engine. The versatile cutter head makes it easy to reach even dense trees and bushes without using a ladder or skylift. However, if you are looking to do light duty pruning, and are only planning to use your pole saw occasionally you can also look at a smaller saw. You may even be tempted to purchase an electric model, instead of a gas run model.
Safety considerations require that the pole saw user must wear a hard hat and eye protection at all times. Manufacturer Warning: Do not use aluminum telescoping pole saws around electrical power lines or equipment.
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