Questions and Answers for True Temper 62 in. Aluminum Telescoping Handle 10 ft. Fruit Picker

A:  The handle is six feet. not extended.

A:  74 inch TOP TO BOTTOM

A:  I would guess 6 ft not counting the basket length. I’m 5’2”

A:  The handle is 5 feet long when not extended. The picker is 6 ft 1/2 inches long from end of basket to end of handle when handle is not extended.

A:  5 ft

A:  Poles that function like those do, and can seem to be stuck. Sometimes a different set of hands and or different person / set of eyes. But I don't think WD 40 or anything will help as theirs usually a plastic or metal block on the end of the inside pole that wedges in place when twisted. Possibly a tap on the end or something to jar it would help. Otherwise I would take it back to your home depot to see if there staff could do it and or they are very customer oriented and if you can show them you purchased it from them I've always had them take very good care to keep me 100% satisfied by exchanging there product for a new one no matter how long I had it.

A:  our pole works just great. it works as promised. Our only problem is our tree is much taller than the pole.

A:  I’ve had that happen but eventually got it loose. Maybe WD-40 the seam where it adjusts.

A:  Open the bottom part - there is a piece there that is just misaligned. Jimmy it a bit to figure out how the mechanism works - it is pretty straightforward.

A:  Are you sure it's unlocked when you try to extend ? the newer models have a lock which looks like a lever where the smaller pole get's into the bigger. right there you have to pull the lever and "open" it (or release if you will) and then you extend. Once extended you re-lock the lock for safety. Try !

A:  This is manufactured in Taiwan

A:  Us

A:  True Temper's manufacturing facilities are in Memphis Tennessee , Amory Mississippi, and San Diego California.

A:  It Made in Taiwan

A:  Taiwan

A:  You have to screw it clockwise to lock and counter to unlock

A:  turn the black knob to the left and extend than turn the knob back to the right

A:  You turn the handle to the left to loosen, to the right to tighten.

A:  approach apple from underneath, bring pickers fingers over the fruit, pull quickly. Work slowly and methodically on your approach-apples spook easily and you don't want them running away (especially if possibly wounded)

A:  Totally extended, end to end, it is 128 1/2"

A:  Really long

A:  A usable 10 foot extension...any more makes the tool unstable/uncontrollable, especially on steep or unstable hillsides.

A:  In order to extend the pole you twist the handle and then push up. When reaching the length you want retwist to lock it. I've had this type of fruit picker for years and never had the problem you described. I hope this helps you.

A:  Make sure thw locking ring is loose...also.you may need to spray some.wd40 or houdini and tap it a few times eapecially if its been left out or may have a leag or dirt in the pole

A:  You have to loosen the screw on the metal band with a screwdriver before the pole can be twisted and length adjusted. Then tighten the screw again after adjusted to the length you want.

A:  ? ? ? pliers and twist the correct direction ? ?

A:  exchange it for a nother one.

A:  not really working for that

A:  This fruit picker is excellent for fruit larger than walnuts that are still in the tree. I would recommend going to Nut Wizard Website and choose a nut picker to fit your needs.

A:  This tool is meant for picking fruit out of a tree. It would not be ideal for picking walnuts up from the ground.

A:  They are available.

A:  just unscrew the base, extend and then tighten it up again

A:  Twist pole at the neck of the picker . Not the picker itself.

A:  This tool has a two piece extending pole, where the holes join together simply rotate the outer poll counterclockwise to loosen the grip, extend the pole to the length you want then rotate that same pole clockwise to lock in position

A:  Turn it to the right and pull it down. It says on the handle.

A:  Twist the top handle one way to loosen, then extend this handle out as far as it will go. Twist the opposite way to tighten it back up.

A:  Howdy andre, I suppose you could attempt to tape multiple pvc pipes together with this product. However the correct fix would be to "top off" the top 10 feet of your fruit tree so you can use this fruit picker to get all your fruit. happy picking, Coach Dave

A:  No.

A:  No - it is not strong enough for that.

A:  I would hesitate trying to make modifications to this tool. I believe True Temper makes an extension pole with saw already attached. I always use the right tool for the right job for safety sake.

A:  This doesn't look like you can add on poles. If done, could make it flimsy to use and bow a bit.

A:  Sure!

A:  The gaps are about one inch wide, so cherries would have difficulty staying in. You could try a bag. If secured properly, it should work.

A:  You can insert a bag inside the wire catch cage just be aware small fruit may not be easy to grab with the claws at top of basket.

A:  Yes, that's a good idea. Use can always use some kind of wire mesh like a gutter screen too.

A:  You could install a bag, but the tines of the picker would be too wide.

A:  There are actually pickers for small fruit, but not at HD, that I know of.