You might have so many different types of saws in your workshop.
But when it comes to trees, the first and most important problem is the height. Trees grow very high and make it impossible to cut branches so high above the ground. The ladders and stairs may be a help but very dangerous to use while handling equipment like saws. And this is the time when pole saws come to the rescue.
Pole saws, as the name suggests, is the saw including a pole. Its main purpose is to reach high branches and assist in trimming (and cutting). Pole saws come in different lengths based on their properties including extendable poles.
Knowing the pole saw uses will give you a better insight into the tool. This post is an attempt to help you learn basic and common uses of pole saws.
Common Uses of Pole Saws
Pole saws have some very common uses. The uses are elaborately discussed as follows:
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Cutting High Tree Branches
Cutting high tree branches is the main purpose of a pole saw. The long pole of the pole saw is used to reach high up above the ground as much as possible to reach the unreachable branches. It eliminates the risk of using ladders and stairs which is a very dangerous process and very hard working too. The pole saw takes the place of this risky process and helps in cutting high branches effortlessly.
Standing on your feet right on the ground you can manage to reach your desired branch to cut. The long pole is usually narrow enough and very easy to handle. The expandable pole helps in extending the capacity of reaching the branch. This feature helps in reaching the crown part of the tree without any problem.
Using this saw you can shave off the excess branches of your long trees as your short garden trees. This will help you eliminate the bushiness of the long trees and help you get a clean garden.
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Trimming Tree
Like humans and other animals, trees need to breathe too. But the unwanted twigs and limbs make the tree dense and squeezes the room for getting proper sunlight and air. That’s why it is important to trim them every year. You need to cut off all the unnecessary twigs and branches routinely to keep your tree healthy and living.
Pole saws are a great help for trimming. They are easy-going and easy to use. You get rid of the unwanted branches in no time using this tool. Where even thinking about trimming can be tiring, in reality, pole saws can make the task very easy for you. With just a few strokes you can cut off the branches.
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Curving Decorative Trees
A garden does not become beautiful itself unless you make it so. In order to do so, pole saws can lend you a helping hand. You can use pole saws to shape your tree by cutting the twigs off from time to time. Strategic trimming of the twigs will guide the tree to grow in a specific shape. This will give your tree a better look and decorate your garden.
Pole saws are meant to be long. But when you are cutting and trimming shorter trees you can shorten the pole length as per necessity. Shortening will help you use it more easily for shorter trees. The pole saws are made such that it can fulfill all your trimming demands without failing.
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Bush Clearance
Long hard bushes are hard to clear off. They are inaccessible and hard to cut with other saws. In such cases using a pole saw will be a better idea. It will help you reach the bushes without even having to go closer to it. By adjusting the length of the pole, you can make it accessible to the bushes. You can use its extending and contracting feature for this job.
N.B. Never use a powered pole saw for horizontal cuts. Do not take powered ones close to the ground. It is not for cutting horizontally.
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My Two Cents at The End
Pole saws are one of the most beneficial tools to be used. Their versatility in use makes them very advantageous for trimming trees. You can trim any type of trees without any hindrance. They are made to serve you effectively on your pruning projects.
As their main purpose, they are used for reaching high up branches. But not limited to this, they can be shortened to work in shorter trees too. You can adjust and use pole saws for your trimming works as per your requirements.
Pole saw uses are not limited to the ones mentioned here. You may find many other interesting uses of this versatile device as you keep using it.
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