48 Inch High Reach Tree Limb Hand Rope Chain Saw for Tree Trimming-Upgraded Pocket Manual Chainsaw with 62 Sharp Blades on Both Sides for Gardening Camping Survival Gear

It did the trick for me. I used fishing line and threw fishing weight around branch, then used it to pull rope and saw. Saw was sharp and cut fast, few times it tried to sieze but nothing too bad

I read the reviews. One said that you'll end up throwing the bag over and over. I had a 6" branch 20 feet up in the air. I threw the pouch with the one end wrapped in it. Over and over. Got stuck. Wife was up in the tree trying to get it free. I ended up taking a baseball and putting it in the pouch and chucking it over the branch. It worked for the most part but when it caught in an area I didn't want and was stuck the grommets ripped out - the pouch went one way and the rope snapped back to me. I took four 3/8" thick carabiners (three clipped into one) and threw it. WHEN it got stuck I gave a good yank and it was free. Just be sure to tie a solid not on both ends of the chain. I didn't and when the chain got stuck the knot slipped off.How does it cut? Amazing! It goes very quick and my neighbor commented that it looked like I was doing a hard-core upper body workout. You can only cut from top down so if you are at a spot where the log will bind a chainsaw, it will bind this. You better be pretty strong or have other means to break through. I eventually broke through using brute force and other means but my hands are blistered and bruised from yanking and tugging. But when the branch snapped I dropped the cord and ran while the branch plinkoed down the trunk and augered into the lawn.$40 plus tax vs maybe $250 to have someone come out? I'll take that. I don't mind the workout. The frustrating part is getting the cord and saw to land where you want it.

This tool is very handy for someone with experience pruning trees with a chainsaw, pruning saw, or bowsaw. It may be frustrating to use if one is unfamiliar with the proper techniques of pruning a tree limb.The recommended approach is to go out 12 to 18 inches from the trunk of the tree and make an undercut of about 1 inch on the bottom of the limb. Remove the saw and make a complete cut from the top of the limb 3 to 4 inches further out on the limb so the limb falls to the ground. With the weight now off the remaining part of the limb, cut the stub limb top to bottom just outside the branch "collar" but not cutting into the trunk wood.With the rope limb saw it's probably not possible to make the undercut. Here are my suggestions how to use the Homyall rope limb saw. Buy some parachute cord and 2 lengths of 3/8 inch nylon braided rope--I think mine are 75 feet each. Attach an eye bolt to a tennis ball and then attach one end of the parachute cord to the tennis ball and the other end to one of the ropes. Secure one end of each rope to the saw blade. The black nylon bag that comes with the chain can be used as a throwing bag but I find a tennis ball with our dog's chuckit thrower works great. Or, an old baseball.Throw the ball or weighted bag over the limb to be cut. As you pull the parachute cord and nylon rope, make sure there are no kinks in the chain as you're pulling it into position. Position the chain in the recommended 12 to 18 inch distance from the trunk. To make sense of my description below, invision a clock face on the tree trunk. Stand at a 7 o'clock position and move the two ropes so the chain cuts is between 12 and 1. Go slowly and don't make too deep a cut on the top. Move yourself over to the 5 o'clock position and saw between 11 and 12. What you're trying to do is cut into both sides of the limb before cutting down. When the 11 to 12 cut is OK, step further away from the tree and continue cutting while in the 3 to 4 position. I would then move back to the 8 to 9 position and cut until it breaks away. This last cut will have more emphasis on cutting downward. Then thow the cord a second time and cut the stumb limb in a similar fashion.The tool is most effective if there are two people pulling the two ropes who are standing in the 8 to 9 and 3 to 4 positions. Even with two people I would still try to make side cuts. The whole objective of my approach is to avoid pinching the chain. Go slowly and make gentle cuts with the chain which is sharp enough to do the job. If the chain is pulled too hard and quickly it increasing the likelihood of pinching.There were no surprises for me with this tool. I got exactly what I wanted so I could customize to fit my purpose.For a person new to tree pruning I would recommend buying a pruning hand saw and practice on limbs of any size (that need to be cut!) close to the ground to get familiar with the technique. Then go for the Homyall and improve your view!Good luck.

Needs a skilled user

Don’t worry about it, this works. It does. I took down an oak tree and had to top it about 2/3 of the way up because it was hung up in another tree. Standing under it with a chain saw was dangerous. Called a widow maker in some parts. I had an older rope saw but broke the chain when it got stuck. Bought this brand because I need to pick one of many. These new double-sided designs are 100% easier to use than my old one-sided cutting chain. Glad the old one broke. After trimming a few 3-inch limbs so I could get a clear area to toss the throw bag where I wanted it, I was able to cut thru ten inches of the oak trunk and drop the top.Now a few things to consider from someone who has used rope saws a lot. Buy some separate heavy paracord or nylon cord to tie to your throw bag. DO NOT TIE IT TO THE SAW LINES. Second do not use the snap clip they give you. Toss it and tie the cord directly to the bag. That bag will get hung up in branches and you will have to tug hard to free it. On the opposite end from the bag put a good snap hook so you can hook the saw line and pull it up and over the branch. Tossing that saw line in the air with 48 inches of sharp teeth attached is going to get you cut up. Plus, if the throw gets caught up in the branches and you can’t get it free, your saw will be 20 feet up and your day will be done.Now the most critical part of all. If you are not a patient person call a professional. You may have to toss the bag a dozen or more times to get it where you want it. Maybe even 24 times. LOL If your tree has surrounding branches lake many oaks or pines plan on it taking some time. Sometimes you have to “cut” your way up the tree removing branches, so you get a clear shot at the limb or section of the trunk you want.But if you are patient, this does work in cases where you feel your under a widow maker or just trying to take off a limb and don’t want to climb a ladder or hire a pro. The orange nylon hand straps included. A life saver but never put them over your wrist. Fingers and palms only so you can let go and run if you have to. Trees never fall where we expect them to 100% of the time.