How Do You Cut Limbs With A Pole Saw?
A pole saw is nothing more than a saw blade attached to the end of a long metal pole. The blade is specially designed to cut quickly through a live branch and is locked into place to ensure a steady cut. Sometimes a set of pruning shears is part of the apparatus. The advantage of a pole saw is that it enables the user to cut branches higher up on a tree while still standing on the ground. Inspect the saw to make sure the blade is sharp and that the blade locks securely into place. If the pole saw is adjustable, set the blade so that it is a vertical extension of the saw. Raise the saw and rest the blade against the branch that you intend to cut. Move the blade as close to the trunk of the tree as is feasible and make your first cut by pulling down with the pole. Make only a down-cut on the first try. Repeat the downward motion several times before beginning a back and forth motion with the saw blade. Keep the saw blade vertical. Cut approximately a third of the way through the limb and
