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

by High Limb Chain Saw

Product Features

• Cut high limbs safely and easily from the ground.
• Cut limbs 25-feet, or add more rope for higher cuts.
• Pays for itself in the first few uses.
• Trim your neighbor's overhanging branches
• Provide sunny areas to shaded gardens

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001F7B3H6
• Item model number: CS-24
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,457 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The High Limb CS-24 Chain Saw For Homeowners features a patented 24-inch high carbon steel Bimatic chain blade designed to wrap around tree limbs and cut them off as it is drawn back and forth. Attached to the ends of the blade are two 25-foot control ropes. Just toss the weighted end of the rope over the limb, pull the blade up into position, then pull back and forth on each control rope. The 24 inch blade is best suited for limbs up to 6-inches in diameter.

Product Description

Lets you cut branches up to 10in. in diameter while you stay on the ground. No tree service bills... no wobbly ladders! Just toss the safety weight over the limb you want to cut, then pull alternately on the two 25-ft. polypropylene ropes. Carbon steel blades can be sharpened. U.S.A. Chain Length (in.): 24, Rope Length (ft.): 25, Cutting Thickness (in.): 10, Blade Material: Carbon steel

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy, SAFE saw for small to mid-size timbers, July 6, 2006

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Jason Torchio - See all my reviews
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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.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This product does precisely what it claims to do., January 23, 2010

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Brian Kerecz (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Limb CS-24 Rope-and-Chain Saw with 24-inch Chain (Lawn & Patio)

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 the chain, especially after getting wet. And getting the chain oriented properly with the righting weight takes practice.....and angle is important once you do start to cut. Some cuts go very fast; others will bind and get caught and take an hour or more, even with similar branches and angles. Even if there was a class on how to use this, I believe these issues would remain as there are so many factors which go into a good cut. Dead trees usually cut through quickly, though I have gotten caught on these too. If the angle is even slightly off, it will bind. (and on large diameter branches, do not even think of using the small 24 inch version of this) The weakest part of this device is the clip for the throw bag.....that will break after a few uses. But this is easily replaced.

And when cutting, it goes without saying to be away from the branch being cut. This is one of the best characteristics of this device......it is probably the only method of cutting trees which can keep you safe and far away from falling branches. (This alone is worth 5 stars!)

All of this being said, anyone with a lot of trees would be well served to have at least one of these on hand.....unless they like writing checks to tree service companies.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars antenna installer, October 18, 2008

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Wm F. Tanner Co Inc. "Bill Tanner" (Tigard, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Limb CS-24 Rope-and-Chain Saw with 24-inch Chain (Lawn & Patio)

It is poorly designed with widely spaced teeth on just one side. It is almost impossible to orient the chain with the teeth touching the limb. The chain has a natural tendency to place the teeth facing up away from the limb.
The chain needs more cutting teeth to give it smooth action without getting wedged in the cut. A commando wire saw works better.
The weak clip holding the throwing bag to the rope failed the first time the bag got snagged on a 1/4" limb. I replaced it with real rope clip.
I had to add 5" long handles to the rope to develop enough pulling force.