Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 3.22
Smaller folding saws are easy to carry around safely and can cut branches up to 50 mm in diameter (1).
Longer pruning saws that come with a scabbard and belt loop are ideal for branches up to 80 mm in diameter (2).
Where there is more room to maneuver, a
bow saw is ideal. It cuts on both the push and
pull stroke making light work on large
branches. Care must be taken to ensure that
the blade is kept tight at all times, as twisting
and lack of tension will cause injury to both
plant and pruner.
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Technique
First, undercut the branch a good hand span
from the intended final cut. This prevents the
branch removing a large proportion of bark
as it falls. Remove the whole branch about
75 mm from the undercut and then make
your final cut just beyond the branch collar or
ridge (see Figure 3.23).
Figure 3.23
Undercut the branch a good hand span from
the intended final cut (1). This prevents the branch
removing a large proportion of bark as it falls. Remove the
whole branch about 75 mm from the undercut (2). Make
your final cut just beyond the branch collar/ridge (3).
No plant needs the sort of wound that strips
away the cambium layer and leaves a huge
