High Limb CS-24 Rope-and-Chain Saw with 24-inch Chain

 (51 customer reviews)

I had some dead trees in my yard that threatened to fall over and hit my house every time it got a little windy. Having never used a gas or electric chain saw I was a little hesitant to rent one and cut down the trees. I used this saw to cut down the limbs atop the trees so that if they were to fall they wouldn't come near my house.

The saw was easy to use and made short work of the smaller limbs. The larger limbs took a little more elbow grease but the saw eventually got the job done.

Although I've had no problems with the saw I can see that where the rope meets the chain is fraying just a bit. I suspect that it's due in part to me going a little beyond the limb circumference the saw is deigned for. Replacing the rope seems like it would be relatively easy and inexpensive.

I have several of these, in both the 24 inch and 48 inch versions, as I have many limbs to cut of varying sizes and widths. I have read reviews on here with various complaints about the throw bag, the binding of the saw, the limitations of size branch for cutting.....and many more complaints. If one wants to complain about these things, they are probably better off spending several thousand dollars for a tree service. However, if one has the time and the inclination to put in some blood, sweat, and tears, then this is the device for you.

Using this device properly is more of an art than a science admittedly, though it definitely is a combination of both and needs much practice to get right......and even then, it will never be perfect. This cannot be emphasized enough. Two people usually work better than one because of the angles. This device will not last forever!......you will probably need new rope once the original rope wears out if you do a lot of cutting. Oil...Read more

Supplemental Practical Operating Instructions

1. Swing lasso weight in under-hand bowling-ball motion, with 2-3 ft cord extension, upward, slightly above and beyond target branch (practice).

2. Cut as close to base of target branch as possible; cut perpendicular to length of target branch - - - not perpendicular to the tree trunk.

3. Hold equal lengths of rope arms length & shoulder high from the cut with chain squarely over target branch; wrap each pull stick (using a clove hitch - - - which can be easily loosened for up-down adjustments; realknots.com).

4. FLIP TAB down, pull each stroke singularly and deliberately - - - pause between each stroke to allow rope vibrations to dampen out. Patience! Chain should bite and jerk from cutting resistance; if not, the chain is upside-down - - - pull chain past the cut and then back over cut to flip it into cutting position.

5. WHEN chain binds in the cut: move to the extreme right and...Read more