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  Niall Hamilton March 1, 2016 at 5:59pm

  I topped a hedge today using a pole saw for most of it. I just got up the ladder and used it as if it was a long reach hedge cutter.
  You could cut a section of the hedge with loopers to get started which would make it easier to use the pole saw.
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    adrian > Niall Hamilton March 1, 2016 at 7:07pm

    Thanks Niall. Do you know if the tanaka saw is adjustable? The hedgetrimmer attatchment can be angled say at 90 degrees. I have a platform ladder but dont think it is high enough to use at waist height which I think i would need to if it only works horizontally. If you get what i mean.
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      Niall Hamilton > adrian March 1, 2016 at 7:22pm

      Just looked it up and it isn't. I think sthil do one that is angled but to be honest I don't think it help that much. How much are you taking off the hedge? How wide is it?
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  Richard Gadsby March 1, 2016 at 7:09pm

  If you don't have a chainsaw the pole saw is best simply because you are less likely to hurt yourself than with a normal chainsaw!
  My pole saw attachment is ok but does not bend over like a long reach hedge cutter. I normally use the normal saw unless the hedge is really wide.
  To be honest with thick overgrown hawthorn I'd be tempted just to use loppers for the thick stuff and then tidy with a hedge trimmer as you may find the branches wobble about too much for a chainsaw or pole saw
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    adrian > Richard Gadsby March 1, 2016 at 7:31pm

    Thanks Richard. There is quite a lot of thick branches at the top so i think using loppers a pruning saw etc would take a long time. Its about 50 to 60 feet long. You are right about the chainsaw i dont trust myself with one. Hence thinking about investing in the tanaka pole saw attatchment.
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      Richard Gadsby > adrian March 1, 2016 at 7:56pm

      Also the pole saws are generally ok for the thick stuff but if you get any leaf matter or conifer needle type stuff in it they do clog easily meaning strip down and put back together which is easy enough but does take time. A few clog ups and you blow half and hour clearing them.
      Also you really need to be seeing what you are trying to cut so the 90 degree twist would not do you much good anyway
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      Geoffrey King > adrian March 1, 2016 at 8:59pm

      Depending upon the width of the hedge you could use a reciprocating saw instead, the pole saw could be difficult to use not just because you need to use it horizontally, but also when 'engaging' the wood  if the stems move about a lot.