You won’t be able to easily cut the branches with a dull chain. To get the pole saw to cut, you’ll need to apply some force. That is a sign that the chain needs to be sharpened.

Additionally, you can determine this by examining the leftovers from a cutting operation. The chain needs to be sharpened if it is primarily formed of sawdust.

Coarse chips will fall away as a result of a sharp chainsaw’s excellent cutting performance.

The chain can be sharpened if it is dull. However, you might need to replace it if it was harmed by coming into contact with rocks or other debris.