The Pole Saw: Because Chainsaws and Ladders Don’t Mix
There’s a right way and a wrong way to prune tall branches and limbs with a chainsaw – it’s called a pole saw.
Pole Saw Parts
- Front hand guard. Helps protect your left hand.
- Chain oil bulb. Press this every 10 to 30 seconds or so while cutting – helps the saw chain run smoother and prevents damage.
- Oil level window. Indicates how much chain oil you have left. Make sure the oil level is always at least half-way up the window.
- Chain oil cap. Bar and Chain oil goes here to lubricate the saw chain as it runs.
- Guide bar and guide bar tip. Support and guide the saw chain.
- Saw chain. This does the cutting.
- Tension adjustment screw. For loosening or tightening the pole saw chain.
- Bucking spike. Helps you maintain stability when cutting downed limbs with the pole saw.
- Coupler. Connects the two sections of the pole. Note: Once assembled, the pole can’t be disassembled.
- Extension Boom. Attaches to the chainsaw to give you more reach.
- Rear handle. Maintain a firm grip on your pole saw with your right hand here.
- Throttle control. Gets your chain spinning.
- Throttle lockout. Prevents the pole saw from starting accidently.
- Power cord. It’s a good idea to loop your power cord and extension cord when connecting – so if either gets snagged, you won’t lose power.