First off ... let me say, pole saws are NOT for inexperienced power saw users. It's not that inexperienced users are necessarily going to be unable to use them, it just isn't a good `first time' place to start. By their very design, pole saws are difficult to handle and if you combine this issue with the (sometimes) unpredictable ways that tree branches drop, you can be knocked off your feet, be seriously injured by sharp broken sticks (which swing your way as the branch falls) or even have an eye poked out (if things go really bad). The bigger the branch that you are cutting, the greater the risk of something going wrong, and the greater the consequences of what goes wrong, being quite regrettable. This saw is powerful enough to take down very large and very HEAVY branches! I have taken down a damaged section of a hard Maple which was thick enough that I had to cut from both sides and that stub of a branch weighed around 600 lbs. After seeing how easily it handled that, I took down an entire low-hanging bow on a Norway Spruce which probably weighed between 1000 and 1200 pounds. I own a B&D 18v (battery powered) pole saw which is much easier to handle, but it struggles to cut through anything more than 4 to 5 inches thick. By comparison this saw is completely capable of cutting through anything that is less than double the reaching length of the bar (by cutting from both sides).
I am very impressed with the capability of this saw and consider it to be a real bargain at its selling price. The good part about this saw is that you have a much lower likelihood of being hurt by the saw itself, but the bad news is that you are still at considerable risk of being hurt by the branches (when they drop). My concern is this ... I have been using chainsaws for over 30 years and consider myself extremely fortunate that I never been seriously hurt in all these years of tree cutting. Lack of experience (with this kind of tool) is the most difficult part of getting the most out of its capability and there is no `work around' for this problem; you just have to be extremely cautious and always keep in mind that mistakes can be costly if you don't think ahead. This includes making sure that you have a clear path to move out of the way quickly if something unexpected happens. Even the extension cord for this tool can interfere with your ability to quickly move clear of a dropping branch so keep that in mind. The most difficult part of using this pole saw is the leverage created by the weight of the saw on the far end of the pole, and the more horizontally it is held the greater the strain on the users back. If you are only cutting a few branches this is not a big deal (if you have a healthy back), but if you have a lot of tree work to do, you will find out that this quickly becomes a job for only those who are in good physical condition. Fortunately ... the learning curve for figuring out the least difficult technique for tackling most branches is not too lengthy. Technique is not only the most back-saving reward, it can also improve the quality of the cleanness of the cut, so "take it slow, and learn as you go".
Over all, I rate this tool a full 5 stars (and for me 5 stars is almost impossible to get) . No ... this pole saw isn't the absolute best it could be, but at this price, it is a darn good tool, and relative to the cost of hiring a tree service to do even a small job, this is a very reasonable alternative. There are several other (AC powered) brands available, none of which I have any experience, so I don't know if this is the best, average, or poor by comparison, but it is certainly good enough to do 'the job' in most DIY situations. As for the degree of physical fitness required to use it ... a healthy back, at least average shoulder strength, and 2 fully functional hands and arms, are a must. Even long legs can be an asset because the farther you can spread your legs, the most stable you will feel when lifting the saw into position. Ultimately, some people will be glad they got one of these and did the job themselves. I have no doubts that others will find using this saw a horrible experience! As for me ... I take great satisfaction in `doing it myself' but there are others who would say this is way too much like work.
I hope this will help prepare you for what you should expect.
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From the manufacturer
- 2-in-1 detachable pole saw (no tools required)
- 10 inch bar & chain for easy limb pruning
- 8-amp electric motor powers through tough branches
- Easy flip & lock clamps quickly secure pole length
- Upper and lower aluminum poles adjust to provide up to 15 feet of reach (depending on user’s height)
- Anti-rotation pole design for stable use
- Comfortable nonslip grip
Remington RM1025SPS Ranger 10-Inch 8-Amp Electric Chainsaw/Pole Saw Combo
Product Description:
The 2-in-1 Ranger pole saw/chainsaw features an adjustable aluminum pole that extends up to 10-feet to give you improved reach when trimming tree branches. The instant start, 8-amp electric motor allows you to saw through tree limbs quickly, while the low-kickback, 10-inch bar and chain makes lopping and pruning simple. When you’ve finished taking down branches from above, the pole saw’s easy flip & lock clamps mean you can immediately disconnect the pole and get right to cutting up those downed tree limbs.
What's in the Box:
- 10-inch 8-amp detachable electric chainsaw
- 10-foot extendable aluminum pole
- Ranger owner’s manual
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2-in-1 chainsaw/pole saw comboSwitch from pole saw to chainsaw with no tools at all. Simply detach the pole to take on a variety of other cutting tasks. |
Adjustable upper and lower poles with flip & lock clampsThis tree trimmer reaches up to 10 extra feet with the durable aluminum pole construction – the easy-to-use clamps hold them in place at any height setting. |
Low-kickback 10-inch bar & chainCut through overhead branches with less kickback, thanks to the special 10-inch bar & chain design. |
8-amp motorOptimized 8-amp motor is lightweight, yet a powerful enough tree trimmer to cut through most branches. |
Tree Trimmer with Extra Power and Improved Reach
Extendable 10-foot aluminum pole helps you reach and trim tree limbs as high as 15-feet (depending on user’s height), while the handy flip & lock clamps ensure your saw is secured in place. The instant start, electric 8-amp motor powers through small to medium branches with ease. And when you’ve finished taking down branches from above, the pole can be quickly disconnected so you can use the chainsaw to slice branches down to a more manageable size.
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $8.99 | $8.89 | -17% $99.99 List: $119.99 | -8% $156.80 List: $169.99 | $53.92 |
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| Sold By | — | YMHYJY | Ruchang Parts Store | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Triplenet Pricing INC |
| power source | Corded Electric | gasoline | gasoline | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | manual |
| horsepower | 3.2 horsepower | — | — | 1.5 horsepower | 1 horsepower | — |
| weight | 12.4 pounds | 0.02 pounds | — | 10 pounds | 10.03 pounds | 1.8 pounds |
Reviews with images
Small, but mighty
Unless you cut a lot of your own firewood, or some such similar activity, a chainsaw is generally one of those things that you don't really need...until you do.A major storm ripped through my city not that long ago and took out a rather large section of a rather large tree. Unfortunately, said large section of said large tree fell on my house and driveway. With some limbs precariously hanging from the roof, I knew I wanted something with reach. Most of the other pole chainsaws I came across were only that -- pole units. I liked that this unit is usable without the pole. The price was right, and the reviews were generally positive.Sure, I could just borrow a chainsaw (and I had many offers). But I seem to get at least one saw-worthy limb on my property a year, so I knew I would wind up using this again.Unfortunately for me, the pole extension turned out to be less than useless for my immediate needs. That's not to say it doesn't work. It does. I just still didn't have enough reach to safely cut the limbs hanging from the roof. So I wound up having to just go up on the roof with a hand saw.However, the chainsaw itself was a champ. Small though it may be, it is mighty. Take a look at the before and after photos. I cleared all of that away literally in just a few hours the afternoon the chainsaw arrived. I can think of really no better testament than that.One thing I will say, though, is be sure to constantly monitor the tension of the chain. First, the chain will stretch a little during initial use, which is expected, but I also found that the vibration can also cause the chain tension screw to loosen. I had to tighten it back up frequently. Maybe more so than I feel like I should have to, which is really the only thing preventing me from giving a full 5 star rating.
