Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I went looking for a pole saw because branches were rubbing on my roof and hitting my gutters. I found a few at a local hardware store, which the salesperson described as hard to use, then he tried to steer me toward buying either an electric or gas-powered pole-mounted chainsaw. I don't trim trees often, so I wanted to avoid the expense of and maintenance on a chainsaw. However, the manual pole saws they carried were all a brand I had never heard of, heavier than I wanted, and priced comparably with this Fiskars, so I decided to buy it from Amazon.
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Showing posts with label Fiskars 9301. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiskars 9301. Show all posts
Monday, September 3, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Disappointed with the saw part
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I bought this primarily for the saw part, though I wanted the pruner too. I didn't want to buy two tools. Well, the pruner works for the 1" or smaller branches and it is good for that. However, I was disappointed in the saw. For one, it binds on the pull (down) stroke, which is the cutting stroke. I am cutting at the top of a branch as a previous reviewer mentioned. While that certainly helps, the point is that this blade cuts poorly and binds. The blade attachment provides little in the way of attachment, and that gives too much play to the blade, which doesn't help cutting. I checked the Fiskars web site, and this Woodzig blade is the only option. That's too bad.
I bought this primarily for the saw part, though I wanted the pruner too. I didn't want to buy two tools. Well, the pruner works for the 1" or smaller branches and it is good for that. However, I was disappointed in the saw. For one, it binds on the pull (down) stroke, which is the cutting stroke. I am cutting at the top of a branch as a previous reviewer mentioned. While that certainly helps, the point is that this blade cuts poorly and binds. The blade attachment provides little in the way of attachment, and that gives too much play to the blade, which doesn't help cutting. I checked the Fiskars web site, and this Woodzig blade is the only option. That's too bad.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
If you have problems, you are not using the tool correctly
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
After reading the reviews I thought I would buy this tool because it was longer than the one in my local hardware store and since there were only 3 reviews out of 21 that did not give it a good rating I assumed those individuals were not using the tool correctly.
After reading the reviews I thought I would buy this tool because it was longer than the one in my local hardware store and since there were only 3 reviews out of 21 that did not give it a good rating I assumed those individuals were not using the tool correctly.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Saws easily
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
Until got it right, I thought this Fiskars Power-Lever Tree Pruner was impossible for my weakling arms to handle. Now that I've figured it out, it's not bad at all. I've felled some pretty big branches.
The saw blade is best either on or off. Switching back and forth is not quick and easy. It's screwed on with a wing nut, which gets stuck on me and requires the use of pliers.
Until got it right, I thought this Fiskars Power-Lever Tree Pruner was impossible for my weakling arms to handle. Now that I've figured it out, it's not bad at all. I've felled some pretty big branches.
The saw blade is best either on or off. Switching back and forth is not quick and easy. It's screwed on with a wing nut, which gets stuck on me and requires the use of pliers.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Your trees won't stand a chance
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
We've got 10 mature trees in our lot and this pole saw/lopper/pruner cuts through all of them like butter. We have Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Bradford Pear, Weeping Willow, Southern Oak, American Chestnut, and Southern Crabapple and none of them stood a chance against this powerful force of tree destruction. I started with the toughest chestnut branch I could find that needed trimming and could fit in the pruner hook and pulled on the rope. It sliced through it like butter. The compound lever design worked flawlessly from down low on the trunk to way up high and at awkward angles. Anyone who complains about this pruner simply is not using it right.
We've got 10 mature trees in our lot and this pole saw/lopper/pruner cuts through all of them like butter. We have Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Bradford Pear, Weeping Willow, Southern Oak, American Chestnut, and Southern Crabapple and none of them stood a chance against this powerful force of tree destruction. I started with the toughest chestnut branch I could find that needed trimming and could fit in the pruner hook and pulled on the rope. It sliced through it like butter. The compound lever design worked flawlessly from down low on the trunk to way up high and at awkward angles. Anyone who complains about this pruner simply is not using it right.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Works well for light pruning
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I purchased this pole saw to trim two trees around our house. A very tall cypress had branches that were overhanging our roof and preventing a smaller Japanese maple from growing and a pine tree that had branches growin too close to our roof. While shopping, I was torn between this saw and a pole mounted electric chainsaw. However, I decided that the amount that I would use the tool is not enough to justify the extra money for the electric saw.
I purchased this pole saw to trim two trees around our house. A very tall cypress had branches that were overhanging our roof and preventing a smaller Japanese maple from growing and a pine tree that had branches growin too close to our roof. While shopping, I was torn between this saw and a pole mounted electric chainsaw. However, I decided that the amount that I would use the tool is not enough to justify the extra money for the electric saw.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Good Lightweight And Long Tree Pruner
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I am happy with my Fiskars 14 foot tree pruner. Although I have used a Sears tree pruner that also has a fiberglas pole, the Fiskars tree pruner is lighter and easier to use. In addition, the Fiskars tree pruner uses a spring system that does not rely on a spring that can easily come loose from the pruner that the Sears tree pruner uses.
I am happy with my Fiskars 14 foot tree pruner. Although I have used a Sears tree pruner that also has a fiberglas pole, the Fiskars tree pruner is lighter and easier to use. In addition, the Fiskars tree pruner uses a spring system that does not rely on a spring that can easily come loose from the pruner that the Sears tree pruner uses.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Very dependable
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I read quite a few reviews about this product and really scrutinized the negative reviews. I found the product to be the complete opposite of what those writing the negative reviews documented.
First, the pole is fiberglass, a 7' expandable pole to 14'. I didn't find it flimsy at all, actually, I found it to be quite firm as I was expecting more play from what I read. This isn't flimpsy, but this also isn't an aluminum pole. Actually, you want it to have some flexability as it made it easier to work the saw. I cut for two days straight and had no issues. I was at the maximum extension most of the time with no problems.
I read quite a few reviews about this product and really scrutinized the negative reviews. I found the product to be the complete opposite of what those writing the negative reviews documented.
First, the pole is fiberglass, a 7' expandable pole to 14'. I didn't find it flimsy at all, actually, I found it to be quite firm as I was expecting more play from what I read. This isn't flimpsy, but this also isn't an aluminum pole. Actually, you want it to have some flexability as it made it easier to work the saw. I cut for two days straight and had no issues. I was at the maximum extension most of the time with no problems.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Sharp pruner
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I love this pruner! So much better than my previous pole pruner that I've been struggling with for the last year. The Fiskars 9301 arrived quickly and in perfect shape. I was surprised that it was completely assembled except for the saw blade. The pole was wrapped in cushioned bubble wrap. The pruner and saw were packaged together in hard plastic and also wrapped in the cushioned bubble wrap. I'm amazed how easily the pruner works.
I love this pruner! So much better than my previous pole pruner that I've been struggling with for the last year. The Fiskars 9301 arrived quickly and in perfect shape. I was surprised that it was completely assembled except for the saw blade. The pole was wrapped in cushioned bubble wrap. The pruner and saw were packaged together in hard plastic and also wrapped in the cushioned bubble wrap. I'm amazed how easily the pruner works.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Tree Pruner
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I bought this for ivy, on a high fence line. Within minutes it was taking down large enough sections.
For my purposes, its better to operate without the saw attachment, because the saw got hung up in the ivy.
I bought this for ivy, on a high fence line. Within minutes it was taking down large enough sections.
For my purposes, its better to operate without the saw attachment, because the saw got hung up in the ivy.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Very pleased...quite surprised actually
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I bought this from Home Depot. At first I was skeptical and didn't really think it would work. I had myself all prepared to try it, put it back in the box, and take it back.
Much to my surprise, the product did exactly what it claimed. Pruning back branches with this gizmo is a cinch; it takes very little effort. The saw blade is also amazing. I was able to cut 4-inch diameter branches at the base with ease.
I bought this from Home Depot. At first I was skeptical and didn't really think it would work. I had myself all prepared to try it, put it back in the box, and take it back.
Much to my surprise, the product did exactly what it claimed. Pruning back branches with this gizmo is a cinch; it takes very little effort. The saw blade is also amazing. I was able to cut 4-inch diameter branches at the base with ease.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Tree trimming
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
Wanted a hand powered saw and lopper. Fiskars has a sharp blade and cuts thru most woods quickly (black gum is tough). The pole extends to 14 ft, which is as long an extension as I can handle. The pole is a little springy at that length, but to make it stronger would add more weight. I prefer the lighter weight, and won't use it at full extension very often, anyway.
Wanted a hand powered saw and lopper. Fiskars has a sharp blade and cuts thru most woods quickly (black gum is tough). The pole extends to 14 ft, which is as long an extension as I can handle. The pole is a little springy at that length, but to make it stronger would add more weight. I prefer the lighter weight, and won't use it at full extension very often, anyway.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
This model is better than their next 'step up'
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I first bought the more expensive "3X power" 15ft trimmer which has a much more engineered look. The shear cutter required tremendous effort to cut a one inch branch. I returned it and bought this model figuring that I'd at least save money even if it cut the same...! It cost 35% less and cuts 100% better than their more expensive model. Better send that mechanical design engineer back to school.
I first bought the more expensive "3X power" 15ft trimmer which has a much more engineered look. The shear cutter required tremendous effort to cut a one inch branch. I returned it and bought this model figuring that I'd at least save money even if it cut the same...! It cost 35% less and cuts 100% better than their more expensive model. Better send that mechanical design engineer back to school.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
If you have problems, you are not using the tool correctly
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
After reading the reviews I thought I would buy this tool because it was longer than the one in my local hardware store and since there were only 3 reviews out of 21 that did not give it a good rating I assumed those individuals were not using the tool correctly.
After reading the reviews I thought I would buy this tool because it was longer than the one in my local hardware store and since there were only 3 reviews out of 21 that did not give it a good rating I assumed those individuals were not using the tool correctly.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Quite pleased with this purchase
Reviews: Oster 5712 Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner
I went looking for a pole saw because branches were rubbing on my roof and hitting my gutters. I found a few at a local hardware store, which the salesperson described as hard to use, then he tried to steer me toward buying either an electric or gas-powered pole-mounted chainsaw. I don't trim trees often, so I wanted to avoid the expense of and maintenance on a chainsaw. However, the manual pole saws they carried were all a brand I had never heard of, heavier than I wanted, and priced comparably with this Fiskars, so I decided to buy it from Amazon.
I went looking for a pole saw because branches were rubbing on my roof and hitting my gutters. I found a few at a local hardware store, which the salesperson described as hard to use, then he tried to steer me toward buying either an electric or gas-powered pole-mounted chainsaw. I don't trim trees often, so I wanted to avoid the expense of and maintenance on a chainsaw. However, the manual pole saws they carried were all a brand I had never heard of, heavier than I wanted, and priced comparably with this Fiskars, so I decided to buy it from Amazon.
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