How do I prune using a reciprocating blade saw?
BladesSelect pruning saw blades to fit your reciprocating saw from a lawn and gardening center. The blades teeth are spaced five per inch, allowing the blade to cut green wood quickly. Unplug the saw, remove whatever blade you have in the saw, replace it with the pruning blade and lock it down. Hook up the saw to a long, heavy-duty extension cord.SafetyWear safety glasses and gardening gloves to protect your hands while working in brush and thorns. Always check where your cord is before sawing to avoid sawing through it accidentally.TechniquePrune a limb or even a small tree trunk by placing the blade against the wood and pushing forward until the branch rests against the blade guard. Pull the trigger to start the blade, and press down steadily. If you start on the top and press down, the weight of the saw will carry the blade through the limb most of the time. If working overhead or underneath, keep track of where the limb will fall and where the blade will swing when it cuts through.
