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If this were only a pruner, we'd still have thought it was a fantastic tool. But add to this top-notch pruner the capability to also edge, trim, blow and cultivate, and you've got everything you need for just about any yard job.
As a pruner, its very aggressive chain-saw head will slice through a six-inch branch with just light, steady pressure. It's lighter than we expected, and all its weight is borne on the left shoulder, while you control the trigger with your right hand. The resulting balance is comfortable and secure.
Since it's electric, there's obviously no pull cord to yank on, something those with shoulder problems or those without some upper body strength will really like. Your extension cord is all that's needed.
But perhaps the best feature of this nifty pruner is the fact that it converts easily to a shed full of power garden tools. The optional attachments are reasonably priced, and you can pick up a string trimmer head for edging, scalping unwanted growth and even mowing where you can't maneuver your lawnmower; a blower to clear away leaves and grass clippings; and a cultivator to get the weeds out of your vegetable rows.
It would be a great addition to the lawn care professional's arsenal, and it's perfect for the do-it-yourself homeowner. All we ask is that you wear appropriate safety gear, including ear protection (it's loud), safety glasses and long sleeves and pants. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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Pruner, manual
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Technical Details
- Powerful 9 Amp motor- Operating height of 9-Feet
- Cuts branches up to 6-Inch in diameter
- Combo pack with 17-Inch String Trimmer Head and 8-Inch Pole Saw With 9' Reach
- Accepts other multi-tool attachments
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By Larry Loo (Clovis, CA USA)
My Poulan pole chain saw is still working well after 2 years of seasonal usage. You should understand, however, that I don't have a tree trimming business, and, it only gets used during a few weeks in the Fall and early Spring. I use it to reach up high to lop off branches in several large trees in our yard. It's extended the reach of my arms by about 8 feet! I wish that the motor and drive mechanism on its end weren't so heavy but this top heaviness probably is characteristic of all electric pole pruners/trimmers. Someday, perhaps, a chainsaw manufacturer will make a flexible shaft drive pole saw with the heavy motor on the end of the pole near the operator's hands. This Poulan saw has been running well though. The only real service I've given it has been occasional sharpening of its chain saw blade, keeping its oil reservoir filled and removing accumulated saw dust from its mechanisms. The only bad feature I've noticed has been the tendency of the electric plug to slip off and detach itself from the end of the pole saw. This can be annoying while working near the top of a ladder because one has to descend, retrieve the end of the extension cord and reconnect its plug to the pole saw. The security loop and post to retain the plug helps a little but the plug invariably pulls out after several minutes of use on a ladder. Looping your extension cord a few times around the top of the ladder (to take weight off the cord) helps a little bit. I found that the only good solution was to insert the cord under the loop and around the post and then to tie the cord to the pole saw to keep it from pulling out.
May I suggest some safety tips. When ascending or descending a ladder while carrying an electric pole saw, one should always hold the pole saw as low as possible and close to the ladder. This will lower your center of gravity and lessen your chances of losing your balance and falling from the ladder. Once you've reached your desired position on the ladder, you should tie yourself to the ladder because you're going to be reaching upwards with essentially a weighted pole. The effect of working with a weight on the end of an extended pole may be enough to cause you to lose your balance - and fall! Needless to say, since I usually stand near the top of a tall step ladder, I also lash my ladder to the ground, or trees, before beginning to trim branches. These precautions may seem needless to some, but, taking 15 to 20 minutes of precautionary measures is more desirable than falling from a ladder after a hurried set-up. Finally, don't work with a pole saw or any pole near power lines and always assess your physical capabilities carefully before performing any job that can result in harm to your body.
By A. Ewing
I've had this saw for a month now and have used it several times. The saw cuts very nice but has several drawbacks that makes me give it a poor rating. My single biggest complaint is the difficulty in adjusting the length. It is designed to be a tool free adjustment but you'll find that it usually isn't going to work that way. There is a spring tension inside the handle that makes it difficult for one person to adjust. As you increase the pole length the internal spring is pulling it back and you almost need a third hand to tighten the lock nut. Having a second person around would be helpful, or in my case I hooked the saw against a post so I could pull the handle and lock the nut. Then, even though you hand tightened the nut yourself, you probably will have difficulty getting the nut loose because the spring creates a jamming force against the nut. You will need pliers or a second person to re-adjust the length. Also because the length adjustment is so cumbersome to make that it's easy to get the switch part of the handle rotated at a bad angle so when you go to use the saw you end up with the switch trigger on the top or side. But the saw is a pain to adjust so you'll find yourself just running the saw anyway.
My second complaint is the oil tends to leak out of the saw. After cutting a few branches I put the saw flat on the ground for a coffee break and came back to a sizeable puddle of oil on the driveway.
The safety guard / handle on the saw itself - which is needed when you use the saw without the handle - blocks your view of the cut so you are really just whacking the branch off by guessing.
The manual is a waste (joke actually) other than the safety information
It would seem that a chain saw on a stick would be a great idea but the whole concept is flawed. The chain saw by itself is very light and is easy to use but when you put it on a 10ft stick it will feel as if it weighs 20 pounds. It's easy to use once you have the saw up in the air over your head, or when the saw is resting on the branch, but as you cut through the branch and the saw goes from being light to quite heavy it will be very difficult to control and maintain your balance. That is probably why the poles on this family of saws do not have much reach. Any branch more that 10 ft off the ground won't really be reachable with this saw unless you are standing right under the branch you're cutting. Not a good idea since you will not be moving fast while holding this over your head. Don't even think of using this from a ladder
I recommend that before you buy any brand that you touch it first. Go someplace where you can adjust the length, lay the saw on the floor and raise it to a 45 degree angle. This way you'll see what you are getting in for. For the average home owner I would consider a good pole pruner with a finer tooth saw blade. You will not cut as fast but you'll be safer and be able to reach higher.
By Rick Barry
String jams a lot, everytime I use it, I have to unjam the string at least once. I contacted customer service to get a replacement spool, very poor response. Tried using the part numbers out of the manual on their web site and they don't work! I still haven't found a replacement spool. Uses a LOT of string! --compared to my last trimmer.
Chain saw trimmer works well though.
I won't be buying any additional attachments for it as it just does not seem that well designed or well built.
I wouldn't buy this unit again, as a matter of fact, I may just buy another string trimmer and just use this for the chain saw trimmer attachment.
By Janice Kelly (New York, USA)
This product arrived in great shape and after assembly, which was quite simple, worked flawlessly. The extended length worked great. The balance with the included shoulder strap was a great help.
By B. Molloy
One year ago, I purchased the Black & Decker NPP2018 cordless pole saw.
One year later, IT DIDN'T WORK!, even after the battery was charged for more than 24 hours.
I only used it ONE time last year. So I bought a Poulan 810 EPT.
I used the Poulan for the first time today, and it was a great
pole saw. The corded electric saw is far more superior to the
cordless B&D, when the cordless did work. The saw is much faster, and
the speed was constant.
The only problem I have with the Poulan, is it doesn't come
with a chain cover.
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