"A.R.M." Lets You Trim Branches With Chain Saw

"A.R.M." Lets You Trim Branches With Chain Saw TRACTORS Skid Steer Loaders 27-5-25 A device called "The A.R.M.," takes the danger out of tree limb removal by placing the operator in the comfort and safety of a tractor seat instead of balancing high in the bucket of a front-end loader, or on a ladder while trying to run a chain saw. Gerald Miller of LaFontaine, Indiana invented The A.R.M. (short for All-purpose Reaching Machine) and says it's a safe and inexpensive tool that adapts to a Stihl chain saw and front-end loader. The patent-pending 15-ft., foldable arm reaches up to 30-ft. high branches when it is fully extended, depending on the loader. Three bolts allow for quick attaching and detaching of the A.R.M. "It's easy to remove the chain saw from the A.R.M. when you need to cut trees on the ground," Miller says. A small hole must be drilled through the saw's trigger, but this is the only modification required. The hole is necessary for connecting a steel line that runs to the vehicle's cab, controlling the chain saw's throttle. Miller says an additional set of valves must be added to the operating vehicle to control the flow of hydraulic fluid to the tool. "When manipulating the A.R.M., it is important and almost necessary, to start the chain up slowly as the saw enters the cut and progresses through it. Otherwise, the saw will hang, or worse yet, break," Miller explains. "The valves help to control the volume of hydraulic fluid, thus acting as limiters to slow down the actuation of the bucket and loader. The type of valves we recommend are variable valves, which allow you to set them full open, full close, or anywhere in between." The A.R.M. features an angled design that allows the best possible view of the chainsaw's blade while sitting in the tractor. The angled design also allows for maximum reach over fence rows. A tilting head allows for quick access to fuel and oil reservoirs even with the chain saw attached. The A.R.M. folds at two elbows for transport. Sells for $1,100 or less, depending on the amount of customizing required. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Gerald Miller, 1665 W. Old Slocum Trail, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 (ph/fax 877 878-7376; ph 765 981-2571; cell: 260 571-2571; email: info@millerincorporated.com); website: www.millerincorporated.com).

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