Can the saw it self be used as a pruning saw without the poles?
1784997
Yes it can be for some smaller limbs down low. Then again, you could also use a bow saw for that type of trimming close to the ground. However the saw blade does have more leverage when used with one pole section.
1784998
No, it is bolted onto one of the poles. I suppose you could unbolt in but you would still need a handle.
1784999
It is a sharp saw, it could be used as such. you just need to unistall it (remove screw). I have not used it this way.
1785000
I wouldn't recommend it; the blade requires some type of handle to be safe to use and is longer than a typical pruning saw would be. The blade that came with mine was very dull due to poor packaging, too; and would be hard to push and pull through most tree limbs without the extra leverage the polls give you. You could likely use it as a hand pruning saw in a pinch, but I think it would be risky to do so.
1785001
YES. I've used mine that way just recently. Great pole saw. AND LONG ! I use it for my Palm trees which are quite high.I must add.....after reading other answers, that you will NOT have much leverage, because all you will have is thetop silver part. BUT, I made out fine. It's Not in place of a "Pruning Saw".
1241116
It could be done but with difficultly because the top is not near 24 inches long. Any portable wet saw would have the same problem. I would give it a try if I was doing a home project.
1738288
Sure you can. The blade is bolted on separately but I use the blade as much as the pruners.
1574369
Pruning yes,hedging no. I use mine primarily for pruning shrubs rathure than a chain saw, which is both unwiedy and unsafe. As to the cord, I find it not to be a big problem except you must use a heavy gage(14 or 12ga, depending).
630847
No, you need a jigsaw for something like that. This one is like a cheap small version of a sawzall and it vibrates, a lot.
1641538
If the blade works on it yes. However it's only going to cut so far into it. I'd be looking at a different type of saw if I was trying to do that.
1059539
From what I read in the instructions, no you cannot use it as a stand alone. While I was assembling the pole saw I looked to see if it would detach from the pole. I could not disassemble it.
1563928
Both mandrels can accept a pilot bit (or have it removed), so technically, yes, you can utilize the hole saw without a pilot bit. That being said, the hole saw blades have a little bit of slop to them which was not a problem for me with the pilot bit in place, but it might be a bit problematic for starting a hole without a pilot bit. But then without the pilot bit, I suspect that might be the case for any hole saw. If use with something like a drill press, it might be ok.
833436
Not really. This is for finesse work where you need to do something delicate - undercut a door jamb, for instance. For lumber, either a circular saw or a chop saw, depending upon you exact application.
1386201
Dunno, never tried. I'd suggest calling Home Depot, ask the experts! Good luck, love the saw, had it for close to 6 years!
1646758
I have not done that but believe that you could if you found a blade that would fit. The saw is fairly heavy and awkward and quite powerfull. My concern would be binding the saw holding it up horizontally. I would use a fence fastened to the wall to rest the saw on in order to maintain control of the travel and reduce the possibility of binding causing kick back. Have a helper.
1483222
Not to my knowledge. One thing to be aware of is that the base plate for the saw is flimsy.
1588605
If you mean attaching a pole so it extends further I would think the answer is no because you need to be at the controls right behind the saw to start it.
407787
This saw does not have a dust collection system or port. I use the saw outside only.
2237123
It can be done but it's awkward due to the length of the pole. If you need to do this type cutting frequently a more traditionally sized saw is a better bet.
2211537
You can use it like a wet saw but it is for dry sawing only. You will need to go slowly and not let the blade overheat.
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.