Stihl KombiSystem Pole Pruner Attachment Review
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
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As one of the attachments to the Stihl KombiSystem, the pole pruner is one of the most useful. If you have ever used a pole saw, you may have noticed that the electric ones just don't cut it (no pun intended). The pole pruner by Stihl is a gas powered beast. Take a look at the video and see for yourself.
Please research the 3 cut method (shallow undercut 1-2ft from the tree, then top cut, then final cut near the trunk) . This mini chainsaw works like a champ when used correctly. I own one. Do not use it like a weed trimmer. Maintain the chain and the bar and you will have years of easy pruning.
I think the pole pruner attachment is why I'm looking at this system (along with the other cool attachments). I could have used it when the storms came through. My house wasn't his as hard hit as Johns because I live in the middle of town, but still had to wait for my brother to come out from Peck with his big ladder and chainsaw to cut off a split limb about 12 feet up in the back yard. Bay City Light and Power took care of the trees on the street side of the house.
I just picked this up today. Only I did different was, I had them put a 14” bar with the pico chain. I have a 20t bucket saw that has the same bar and chain.
I lucked out and only had one branch break in the back yard and two in front. Being in the middle of town (dean st. couple blocks off midland) most houses where protected due to the density in town. Out of town I saw a barn with the roof ripped off (landing on a tractor) and silo blown over; M-15 by Cass Ave. I was sitting on my front porch for the whole storm as it came from the west hitting the back of the house. Strangest 5 min storm I've ever seen, gotta love Michigan weather.
Great video! I saw that sthil has an all in one sharpener for this tool can you provide a link for this 12 inch model.
Best to cut longer/ heavier limbs in sections, this stops tearing/ripping/damage close to tree..
Good review - any long term update on the saw/pruner system?
That polesaw actually works a lot better with a sharpened and properly adjusted chain. The carbide chain lets you cut all day without wasting time fiddling with the chain so much.
I bought one(HT131) and can not find the backpack harness for it anywhere. Any suggestions?
You might want to do an undercut on the limbs/boughs prior to the final downward cut.
Will it attach to the DeWalt universal 60v flexvolt power head?
No, Stihl has their own proprietary system. There is a possibility you could modify it to make it work, but it will not fit out of the box.
What’s the reach with and without the extension?
Hopefully you weren't hit too hard and everyone was safe. It was a very quick and weird storm. I can't believe the damage that was done in that short amount of time.
does this pole extension work on HT56 C pole saw?
Always undercut on the bigger limbs, it's safer and the cut will be better.
Great tip. Safety has to be number one.
Exactly what I was thinking. The smaller branches you can get away with 1 cut from top to bottom of the branch. But for anything of any size making one cut from the top down will risk the bark being peeled down the trunk, just like pulling a hang nail up your thumb - not good. So for those not aware, you make the first cut from below as much upward as you can before you risk pinching of the chainsaw as the branch sags, then the 2nd cut from above, a couple inches outside of the first cut, all the way through to drop the branch with that cut. Often the branch will drop straight down just as it was on the tree, which is convenient and less damaging to the turf and your health sometimes. Then the 3rd cut is to trim off the stub, staying outside of the collar. It's more time but for the health of you and your trees, it's worth it.
This is a good saw, I love mine and thanks for the video @WorkshopAddict. What you said about these being nice for limbing of trees on the ground is so true; I agree. Anytime you can stand while working is a bonus and this thing is great for that.
No undercut and you damaged the collar of the branch...
That polesaw actually works a lot better with an experienced user. A carbide chain saves you a lot of time too.
These things are a joke. A descent manual pole pruning saw works twice as fast with less effort and less expense. Don't believe the hype.
Gary Starling, I don't do drugs, but I do maintain a few hundred acres of woodland. Me and two young men work with manual tools in many situations. Most of the time with the amount of work we need to do, it is less of a headache and back strain to use a light weight, good quality pruning saw. The only situation I can think of where a chain saw pruner is better, is when the position of the operator does not allow for a sawing motion, like in a boom, standing on ladder or roof. You're welcome to bring a chain saw pruner and work against me for a day and see who gets more limbs pruned.