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It's in PartSmart. I'll get a part number for you. Assume they still offer them.
It is perhaps 10 inches long and goes between the attachment be it string trimmer type or pole saw type and the pole with drive shaft inside. It is on the parts sheet for the ht250 and likely others. I got one and it makes the thing kind of heavy and more exhausting to use on the ht131. I really believe it is more suited for cutting horizontally on top of bushes than tree branches. I have not used mine much and more on the ht131 with the string trimmer attachment on banks reaching over a drainage ditch. The guy at a Deere place ordered it in for me, first one they ever did if I recall.
I second the Echo but for the little use of one I have, I bought a battery powered Bauer pole saw because I have many Bauer cordless tools. For under 100 bucks, it works just fine for my use.
Just about to buy an Echo straight shaft brush cutter actually.
Dennis Trump
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I've had a Husqvarna 326P for over 20 years and used it quite a bit but recently the plastic oil cover on the chain head cracked. I've not been able to find a replacement part and so far my attempts to fix the damaged part have not worked so the saw is essentially useless which is too bad because it ran great. I've been considering the battery saws to replace this. I have some Makita stuff and more batteries for that system so I'm considering buying the bare tool. I'd switch brands but would be dealing with a different battery system. I'll be watching this thread closely.
One of the first limbs I cut was maybe an 8 inch diameter Oak limb and it pinched. So, I had to go back to the house and get the tractor and lift the limb up with the bucket. The pole saw just dropped out. Didn't hurt it.
True, if you are just trimming apple trees or something it is likely not needed.
You missed the point. More power breaks the drive parts
A few options here Dennis Trump....
https://www.messicks.com/parts/husqvarna/537117801
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2855228805...4ABWq/L|tkp:Bk9SR6CJzfjIYw&LH_ItemCondition=4
https://www.messicks.com/parts/husqvarna/537117801
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2855228805...4ABWq/L|tkp:Bk9SR6CJzfjIYw&LH_ItemCondition=4
Pole saw operators QUICKLY learn that making a bottom cut first saves a LOT of time and frustration. Not to mention stripping down bark.
Then there's the dangers. cuz yeah I can cut just ONE more, higher, branch down............
And there you stand, right under the branch that springs back.
PS I've always wondered why they didn't build a pivot into the head so the blade could be adjusted to cut horizonal not at an angle.
Then there's the dangers. cuz yeah I can cut just ONE more, higher, branch down............
And there you stand, right under the branch that springs back.
PS I've always wondered why they didn't build a pivot into the head so the blade could be adjusted to cut horizonal not at an angle.
I have an electric Kobalt. It works well for the amount of time I use it. But I wish someone would make a power lopper instead of a pole saw. That would be way more efficient for branches under 1.5" diameter. And flexing of the pole would be less of an issue.
The battery powered ones are a bit slow, but it is the nature of DC motors to have lots of torque, so they do not stall easily.
Stihl HT131. It's a beast. I seriously think it would pull a 20" panther bar
That is the exploded parts view not with a part number for the whole thing.
The Stihl manual shows how to do the bottom cut with essentially the kickback portion of the bar which should self-extract if not too far in.
Another danger is upon severing the branch the pole pruner goes lower than the branch that is free and the branch slides down the pole at the operator.
Efco has a pivoting head pole pruner, I got it on the no longer offered non extendable pole saw. It makes a nice extra long brush cutter with an added handle but isn't as helpful as expected. I suppose I used it some as it is to the point of buying another oiler assembly or putting a little hole in the bar and using a pump can. Changing the sprocket if anyone wears one out on a pole saw is a take it to the dealer according to the manual.
Dennis Trump
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I ordered that part from Messick’s a few weeks ago and it took my order but I got an email back that it was no longer available. The part on EBay is a different part number but it’s cheap enough I might give it a shot.
I swear I seen a hand held one of those so far run by batt over winter. Havent seen one on a pole yet.
Hmmmm need to look deeper to see.
gregozedobe
ArboristSite Lurker
Ryobi make a telescoping 18V lopper. Mine seems OK but a bit awkward when fully extended. Supposed to cut up to 32mm in green/soft wood.
Milwaukee should have a pole lopper out this year?
https://www.acmetools.com/milwaukee...html?msclkid=b34a79902876168f17541c66db6117fe
NOT cheap!
I'm pretty much committed to M18 tools.
https://www.acmetools.com/milwaukee...html?msclkid=b34a79902876168f17541c66db6117fe
NOT cheap!
I'm pretty much committed to M18 tools.
gregozedobe
ArboristSite Lurker
$499.00 Ouch !
I agree re battery ecology system. I currently have Ryobi 18V & 36/40V, and Milwaukee M12. I've managed to resist buying almost anything else (although I did weaken with a cheap no-name polisher for car detailing as the "good" ones were super expensive ).
