Would it be safe to stand on a ladder and use this or do i need to get a different tool to trim higher small branches.
1879362
I wouldn't stand on a ladder to do this as I am not very tall. However, my neighbors do it all the time.
1879363
I am not sure if you are trimming trees or still trimming hedges. Tree, no. High hedge could be dangerous. It works best with a sweeping motion. Carrying it up and down a ladder does not sound fun. You know your limitations. I know mine and I would not feel comfortable.
1879364
Should be ok to use while on a ladder. It is very lightweight and can be used with one hand.
1879365
It's very light and easy to hold in one hand, so yes. I've done it with no problems.
1879366
It works great on hedges, but if there is a slightly larger limb, it doesn't do very well..so, I would not use it on a ladder to trim the higher limbs b/c they would be larger and it will jam....as it did to me.
1879367
I really don't know. I have not used it while on a ladder. It's a great tool and works well.
1879368
Unless you have 2 pairs of hands, one to hold the ladder and the other to hold the device, Going over Niagra Falls in a barrel is safer. I requires very careful handling with BOTH hands. Good luck and count your fingers before and after trimming. By the way, I'm a big fan of extended poles with pruning saw blades but not while on a ladder. Better idea can be propping yourself at a junction of limb and trunk then lopping off the branches. My saw also has a shear with a rope I pull to cut thinner growth. Good luck and be safe...
470965
It depends on your height and the length of your arms. Obviously if there are unilock walls or mounds under the tree you will be reaching farther. It is only for the smaller branches not the thicker ones of the 3/4" thickness. You can always use a step stool or a ladder to get way up and to the middle of the tree.
1571664
No. It is not safe to use with the Werner ladder. Different leg dimensions. Rich M.
1515577
I think the tool would probably be underpowered. It's better with softer woods.
277591
The saw is better at sawing/trimming smaller branches. I wouldn't recommend cutting longer than 24".
1752620
It may be too heavy for work above your head but should be alright for anything lower. I always rest the saw on the branch before I turn it on and that helps with the weight. I am 5'5".
1738374
I didn't have any problems with it when it was extended. It was very easy to use once I took the saw blade off of it. That just kept getting in my way and caught on small branches that I didn't want to cut.
2021104
If you are refuring to the serrations on top, then yes, depending on the branch, if its anything under two inches, I would not bother using it. But if it is more, then yes, it is quite capable of it. I found that it works as a sort of saw. It can also be used to wrap a survival cord securely inbetween the teeth and through the openings along the knife, which are placed just right as to not weaken the knife. Hope this helped.
2277087
Yes, if you are careful enough and strong enough. Don't stand on the outside of the ladder rungs to raise parts. Use a pulley when possible, so you are pulling down rather than up. Removing parts may be the most difficult safely. Yes there are floor boards. Make sure the outriggers are at 45 degrees and actually bear weight.
1490860
Not good for using on a ladder 1. Too heavy to hold with one hand and hold the ladder - safety is the issue2. Tooich torque if the drill catches it can throw you - again safety3. Use a smaller drill
968254
The blade which comes with the saw is for cutting metal. Thus the teeth have a narrow gap between them. Since it is hand held, what you are cutting needs to be at body/arm height for comfort. Personally, I would invest in a telescoping tree limb cutter (Fiskar makes a good one).
1132970
It's not safe at all. I only used mine for a few minutes.. I regret buying it. I was trying to cut 1 - 1 1/2 inch diameter wood slices and the wood was flying everywhere.. twice the whole limb flew out of my hand all together because the saw blade was vibrating.. I was afraid the blade would fly off.. so I won't use it anymore.
2237126
I've cut bushes and small trees off close to the ground. It is awkward because of the length and balance of the saw handle/battery. You have to be very careful not to allow the saw blade to become contaminated with dirt and debris. You could use a regular pruning saw or for branches up to approximately 1¾" I've great success with a Fiskars PowerGear ByPass Lopper. If you can get the jaws around the branch/tree, it'll cut it.
1393037
Don't know, the ladder is pretty universal, it allows for some cutting and changes. It is designed for a lot of applications. Hope this helps.
2001213
is not a pruner or a trimmer, more like a chaisaw(small). is defenetelly helpfull with thick branches, 1" un up.
1591207
You Can Do It Yourself But Will Need An Extension Ladder For Best Results. Product Is ToP Heavy. Attached Rope To Stand THrew Over Branch And Other End To Utv And Pulled Up Ladder. Worked Great.Anchoring BenchTo Tree Is Where Extension Ladder Was Useful.
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Yes, that this close to the upper limit of what it can cut. With 4 inch or smaller trees, you should have no problems. The tool is very safe; much safer than a regular chain saw.