PowerLever 1-1/8 in. Cut Capacity Steel Saw Blade 15 in. Fiberglass Pole 14 ft. Tree Pruner

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1. Fully extend the pole This gives you access to the full rope path and prevents snags. 2. Remove the old rope Untie or cut the rope from the blade lever and from the pull handle. As you remove it, pay close attention to the original threading path through the pulley and guides — this will make re‑threading easier. 3. Prepare the new rope Cut the rope to the same length as the original. Lightly melt each end with a lighter and flatten it to remove burrs. This helps the rope feed smoothly through the pulley. 4. Thread the new rope through the pulley system Most Fiskars extendable pole saws use a simple pulley at the blade plus rope guides along the shaft. Do this: a. Start at the blade end Insert the rope into the pulley at the pruner head. Feed it through exactly as the old rope was routed. Keep the rope flat and untwisted. b. Continue through each guide down the pole These guides keep the rope aligned as the saw extends. Pull the rope through gently to check for smooth motion. 5. Tie the rope to the blade‑trigger lever Once the rope is routed correctly: Tie the rope to the lever arm on the cutting head. A bowline or double square knot is recommended for strength. Test lightly — the blade should open/close immediately when you pull. 6. Attach the pull handle at the bottom Trim the lower rope end to a comfortable length (usually slightly shorter than full pole extension). Thread it through the plastic pull handle. Tie a secure overhand knot. 7. Test the action Pull several times to ensure: The rope glides smoothly The blade closes fully with each pull No snagging occurs along the pole length

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Thread the rope through the pulley at the end of the pole. Loop it through the moving pulley on the cutting head (the one attached to the blade arm). Feed the rope back down through any rope guides along the pole. Tie a secure knot at the handle or pull grip.

Yes — the pruner blade on the Extendable Pole Saw & Pruner (7′–12′) can be replaced. As for sharpening: while it’s technically possible to sharpen the blade, we generally recommend replacement when the edge is substantially worn or damaged. That ensures safety, consistent performance, and preserves the correct cutting geometry.

The saw is for branches too thick for the bypass blade. Attach it securely to the pole, place the teeth on top of the branch, and pull toward you to start a groove. Then use steady back-and-forth strokes until the cut is complete, supporting the branch near the end to avoid tearing.

The rope on that tree pruner is what engages the cutting blade. Once you’ve positioned the pruner head where you want it, pulling the rope closes the blade around the branch, giving you extra leverage for a clean cut.