Corona Pole Clip Spring

The Corona pole clip spring is the small spring that keeps the locking clip on a Corona pole pressed into place. When the clip gets lazy and sections start to slip, a new spring is a cheap fix that puts the pole back to work.

When the clip stops holding

Pole pruners and pole saws take a beating. They get dropped off the truck, dragged through brush and left out in the rain. The clip spring is one of the first parts to lose tension or rust through, and once it goes the clip no longer snaps home. That means a head or section that can twist or pull loose when you are working overhead.

Swapping the spring is usually a five-minute job with a small screwdriver or punch. Check the clip itself while it is apart. If the button or housing is cracked or worn, replace that too rather than trusting a new spring to make up for it.

If you run a crew, it pays to check every pole in the truck at the start of the season. Lock each section, give it a firm twist and a pull, and set aside any pole with a clip that does not seat. A bag of spare springs and a punch in the parts box means a pole can be fixed at lunch instead of going back to the shop.

Keeping poles in working shape

Wipe sap and grit off pole joints at the end of the day and let them dry before storing. A light spray of dry lube on the clip helps keep it moving in winter. Never work a pole near energized lines unless it is rated for it and you are qualified for that work. For other small replacement parts, see our parts section.