Pole chainsaw chains

I have mine sharpened. I have one spare, both chains are Stihl brand from when we bought the saw.

I have a Stihl pruner and I use their chains. I own 2-3 chains and I just have them sharpened. New chain is about $20 they charge between $7-9 per chain to sharpen around my end. I’ll buy a new chain if I hit a wire, chunk of brick or such and severely damage the chain. Otherwise I just keep having them resharpened. How often you replace/sharpen them is totally dependent on how and how often you use it. Keep it out the dirt and keep the bar oil reservoir full and you’ll keep your wallet closed more.

I will touch it up with a file every time I take a break and it usually holds up fairly well. I'll use both chains through a weekend of fairly constant cutting and then have them sharpened. That's just using them to limb with - regular saw handles them once they are on the ground if needed.

its pretty easy to sharpen a chain just make sure you have the right size file

Thanks for the info guys.

I guess I'll buy a new one and sharpen the current one.

Interesting; did you buy it online?

I use the same kit linked above and it works great. It's easy to line up everything to make sure you are putting the correct angle on the cutting teeth. I usually sharpen my chain when I refuel or taking an extended break. Lowe's also sells kits but make sure whatever you buy has the file guide included.

OK I used my pole saw again yesterday to cut some oak tree limbs and it worked like a charm. The first time I used it I trimmed some palm trees and TBH I wasn't too thrilled with it's cutting capability which leads to a question; are palm tree limbs just too wet to use a pole saw?