Any thoughts on pole saws: petrol

Calahonda52

https://mower.ie/product/stihl-ht-135-telescopic-pole-saw

as an example.

or https://mower.ie/product/stihl-ht-105-telescopic-pole-saw

or

similar.

Thanks as always

Discodog

I would expect both to be very good but you only really see them with Tree Surgeons. You can put two, carbon fibre, extensions on a combi & get a good height & you have a very versatile machine.

The Continental Op

Yep very good. Local tree surgeons have them and use them for ESB work clearing under electricity cables.

I have a cheap attachment type one that goes on a strimmer. I'd rarely use it and when I have I remember it being very hard work.

I have an older no name version of this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hyundai-Functional-Brushcutter-Extension-HYMT5200X/dp/B087V463RS/ which was under €200.

Discodog

The secret with all pole saws is the chain has to be sharp. The best way is to use a Stihl chain & the Stihl 2 in 1 Easyfile. Also you have to avoid jamming as it can be hard to release at height.

Calahonda52

Thanks for the insights: jamming at height, good flag

Looks like battery versions are now more popular, I don't really need another battery platform…

DeWalt/Hitachi/Makita…

Turbulent Bill

How safe are pole saws in the hands of amateurs (like me)? I'm not a fan of cutting branches from below that might drop on me, especially if accompanied by a mini chainsaw...

Is the advantage just convenience, or avoiding dodgy ladder work?

The Continental Op

You are far safer having a branch fall on your head than you are falling off a ladder. Very difficult to cut yourself with a cutter that is 10ft away from you.