How to Maintain a Pole Pruner
The outside of your home deserves just as much attention and maintenance as the inside of your home. After all, the first thing guests will see when they visit is the front lawn. If you have trees that are in desperate need of pruning, however, your home might not make as good a first impression as you'd like. Pole pruners can help you take care of your trees, even very tall ones. You'll have attractive trees and save money by not having to hire professionals to prune them, but only if you properly maintain your pole pruner. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Thoroughly dry off your pole pruner with a large towel after every use. This will help protect it from rust.
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Store your pole pruner in a dry, safe place. Any moisture can lead to rusting. Make sure your pole pruner is securely hanging on a wall or kept on a low shelf where there's no risk of it falling to the ground when other tools or boxes are moved.
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Cover the blade of your pole pruner with a sheath before storing it. This will help protect the blade from rust and damage.
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Lubricate the moving parts of your pole pruner with oil before each use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for lubricating your pole pruner. The manual should have lubricating instructions, as well as recommendations for what type of oil to use.
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Tips & Warnings
Pole pruners need to be sharpened or replaced after frequent use. Unless you are trained to use a sharpening stone, it is best to trust a professional with this task.
Hold onto your pole pruner tightly when using it. You should practice on a small bush or some lower branches before stepping onto a ladder, so you get used to the small vibrations created by the pole pruner. Otherwise, you could drop it.
Always wear a hard hat when pruning trees.
