Poles: features and selection rules

Caring for horticultural crops, a local area or landscaping in a public area requires the use of a number of tools that allow you to perform various manipulations with plants. Special attention should be paid to poles, thanks to which you can correctly and safely trim the crown and branches of various trees or shrubs.

This garden tool is a hand-held device, thanks to which you can shape the crowns of trees and shrubs without attracting additional funds to work, allowing you to rise to the level of the top of the plant. Such tools for personal purposes and in the field of communal services in Russia have been used not so long ago, however, the functionality and convenience of Western gardening tools is gradually gaining momentum.

The functionality and performance of the pole saw is directly related to the type of engine that the tool was equipped with., as well as a complete set of cutting attachments. The scope of operation of the device also depends on these characteristics, on the basis of which the amount of work with which it must cope can differ significantly.

By its design, the pole saw stands out for its simplicity. Its design also depends on the type of engine used. Today, on the shelves of building and gardening supermarkets, you can find gasoline, electrical, mechanical and battery tools. In fact, the pole saw belongs to the line of saws of a narrowly specialized direction.

The design of the tool bears great resemblance to conventional garden trimmers.

Typically, the device motor is located at the opposite end from the cutting parts, where the operator holds the tool by hand. Unlike the battery version, the gasoline counterpart is equipped with a fuel tank.

Like any other tool, Pole Pruners are classified based on equipment and engine type.

This model is an advanced long-handled garden shears. This variety has another name - "garden lopper". Among the main advantages of such products are the complete autonomy of hand tools and durability, as well as affordable cost, simple and affordable functionality.

As practice shows, this type of tree pruner is less productive., in comparison with other species, in addition, during the work, the operator must constantly make efforts to mold shrubs and other plants.

For such options for auxiliary garden tools, you will need an uninterruptible power supply, since this type of pole saw is equipped with an electric motor. This type also has a completely affordable cost, in addition, the devices are distinguished by their performance and ease of use.

Manufacturers of such pole saws equip tools with quality cutting parts., which are a chain saw. Such garden tools are distinguished by the minimal presence of noise during the cutting of plants, it is comfortable to hold in the hands due to its low weight, in addition, the features of the device guarantee ease of further maintenance and care.

The tool makes a very even and clear cut on the crown, which simplifies the further growth of the crop. But due to the presence of an electric motor, the tool does not stand out with autonomy, which is a significant drawback. To solve this issue, an extension cord is usually used to work with a pole pruner of this type.

As the name suggests, the tool is powered by an internal combustion engine that delivers excellent power to the skimmer. Among the positive features is the ability to operate without being tied to a power source in the form of an electrical network, and the tool can also be used to work with large crops in all weather conditions.

Pole pruners of this type easily cope with pruning branches and trunks of impressive thickness. But this professional equipment is notable for its high cost, in addition, during operation, gasoline devices make a lot of noise and have a rather impressive mass, which complicates the use.

Such a device perfectly combines the advantages of gasoline and electric models, and the devices also stand out for their maneuverability. The classification of cordless tools is based on the volume of the built-in battery, which sets a particular level of performance for the pole saw. Among the disadvantages of this type of device are the high cost and limited service life.

In addition to differences regarding the type of sliders and the internal configuration, the pole saws differ in the options of the cutting elements. Among the offered assortment, such structural elements can be distinguished.

• Trimmer lines - they are usually used for mechanical tools. A distinctive feature of the part is the ability to conveniently remove branches and green mass that are not distinguished by their thickness.

• Circular knives - these components are recommended for work related to the formation of shrubs and other crops, where some effort is required in light of the stiffness and density of the parts of the plants to be cut.

• Disc milling cutters - this allows you to cut off medium-thick branches. In addition, even small trees in the area can be cut off with a tool with a milling type of cutting element.

• Chain saw - tools of this type can remove massive branches on large trees and shrubs, which are used for hedges, for forming crops in forest parks, etc.

Today this tool is made by various foreign and domestic manufacturers. Among the most demanded brands are such manufacturers of poles.

The brand offers a large selection of gasoline devices that are distinguished by their ergonomics and ease of use. All tools have rod holders, the length of which, when unfolded, can reach 4 meters. The most popular modification is Champion PP126. This tool is productive, due to which it will be able to trim thin and medium-sized branches, the diameter of which is 20 centimeters.

Swedish poles are in demand due to their low weight, which greatly facilitates operation. Such a tool is equipped with chain saws as a cutting element. The petrol models stand out for their economy in terms of fuel consumption. Among the entire model range, the Husqvarna 525PT5S Pole Pruner is in demand, equipped with an inertial disc that reduces vibrations during the operation of the device.

The equipment of this brand is distinguished by a high degree of safety, as well as the ability of the telescopic handle to lengthen by 5 meters, the devices operate on gasoline four-stroke and two-stroke units. Stihl HT 133 stands out for its low noise and vibration levels as well as its long service life.

The gardening tools of the Japanese brand offer the consumer the productive electric models Ryobi RPP750S and Ryobi RPP720, which feature the location of the cutting element at an angle of 15 degrees, which greatly facilitates the process of accessing the necessary part of the plant to be removed. The devices are notable for their high level of safety and are recommended for cutting branches and crowns of medium thickness.

Devices that stand out for their ease of use. The tools are equipped at the end with a special control system and a retaining ring, due to which productivity is increased. All poles are equipped with a function for adjusting the position of the cutting elements. Among the popular models of this brand, it is worth highlighting the Fiskars PowerGear UPX86, which can be supplemented with an extended bar.

The brand offers electric tools for forming the crown of plants, which are popular due to their low cost and high quality. The leader in the presented product line is the Greenworks G24PS20. The tool has a motor power of 720 W and a tire size of 20 centimeters.

Also among the favorites in the line of pole-saws for professional and domestic needs stands out the tool of the Sterwins, Raco, Makita, Intertool brands.

In order to make the right choice when buying a pole pruner, it is worth following some recommendations.

• For work related to the maintenance and care of crops located on a small area (up to 10 acres), it is worth giving preference to a tool of the middle price category of the mechanical type.
• To decorate plantations that are located on a large area that requires regular maintenance (especially for ornamental crops), you can purchase gasoline units. However, it should be borne in mind that devices of this type will make noise during operation, in addition, they will emit a certain amount of exhaust gases. Electric pole saws can be a more environmentally friendly and equally productive alternative, but subject to access to the power network on the site.
• For the maintenance of parks and other public facilities, it is worth choosing high-power tools of the battery or gasoline type, which can process a large number of plantations in the shortest possible time.

As for the configuration of the instrument, the following characteristics will deserve special attention:

• handle length;
• motor power;
• dimensions of the cutting element;
• tool weight;
• the level of noise and vibration.

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