OREGON PS250 Pole Saw, Tool Only, Cordless Rechargeable Extendable Shaft Branch Cutter and Low Noise (563469)

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There are a few important factors to consider when choosing the best pole saw, with one of the most important being reach. Why? Because one of the main benefits of a pole saw is to be able to prune tall, hard-to-reach branches while having both of your feet safely planted on the ground, so estimate how high your tree branches are before browsing through your options. This saw is also fairly easy to use. It’s easy to switch between the different attachments, and it comes with a shoulder strap included. It can be assembled in just a couple of minutes. Of course, cutting length matters too . If your branches are on the smaller side, then you may not need anything longer than 15cm, which would make the head much lighter and easier to manoeuvre. However, if you have chunky, mature branches to prune, then look for something longer – our recommended pole saws go up to 30cm in length. At first glance, the many different pole saws available on the market all appear pretty similar, but take a closer look and you’ll notice some key variations between them. Some are better suited to certain tasks than others, so it’s important to first identify exactly what you’re hoping to do with your pole saw before starting your search.

Deciding on a great cordless pole saw largely depends on the size of the task you’re undertaking, and how much weight you can comfortably hold above your head (a model with a shoulder strap is always preferred when dealing with a heavier tool). Pole saws range from around 9–20 pounds, with heavier weight not necessarily meaning more run time. To start with, petrol chainsaws are usually much heavier than electricity-powered models. They can weigh between 7-10kg, sometimes more, so they’re not the way to go if you were hoping for something lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. If that’s the case, you’ll find that mains and battery pole saws are much more comfortable to handle, with their weights usually ranging between 3-5kg.Thanks to a branch hook, users can efficiently take out the chopped limbs, too. The ergonomic design and mid-mount motor concentrate its 13.5-pound weight more evenly, making balancing the fully extended 10-foot pole easier.

The pole saw extends from 7’3″ to 10’4″ (2.2 meters - 3.15 meters) in length allowing up to approximately 15 feet (4.57 meters) of access (based on a 5’10” individual operating at a 60 degree angle). This pole saw has a long-reach handle that allows you to reach branches up to 2.4 m away. It’s equipped with a 20 cm long blade that runs at 8 m/s. It oils automatically, so you’ll always have enough oil for the job.Safety – while you could scale a ladder with your trusty chainsaw in hand, being able to prune branches while standing on the ground, and therefore standing at a fair distance from the blade, is a much safer way to go about things

Batteries for these battery-powered saws come in 18, 20, 40, or 80 volts, and need to be charged often, especially for bigger landscaping projects where it’s always a good idea to have a battery charger on hand. When choosing a cordless model, you might want to invest in an additional battery, or make sure you opt for a model with exceptional battery power since there’s nothing more annoying than having a battery die in the middle of a job. Types of Cordless Pole Saws

It only took a few cuts for me to realise just how impressive this pole saw really is. I tested it out on apple, sycamore, and spruce trees, and it sliced through each branch very neatly. At 4m/s , its cutting speed is a little slower than the other pole saws I tested, but this isn’t actually very noticeable when you’re using the machine. One game-changing feature that many of the newer pole saw models now offer is a pivoting head. This means that you’re able to angle the cutting head in different directions, which makes it so much easier to accurately slice through a branch that’s growing in an awkward way.

Some poles will have extension shafts that enable you to add on extra length when needed, and then remove them to shorten the pole when you’re trimming lower branches. If your branches are at varying heights, then a model like this would be ideal for you. I put this machine to the test on a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees to find out how it compares to the other best-selling pole saws out there. Ease – there’s no comparison – using a pole saw while standing on the floor makes pruning so much easier than having to precariously balance on a ladder with a chainsaw. You’ll achieve a much neater and more accurate finish. Assembling this pole saw took just a few minutes and was very simple. It comes with the battery and charger included, so you’ll just need to make sure the battery is charged.This list provides a handful of top-rated, beloved options that have been tried and tested by reviewers, whether gas-powered pole saws suit your needs, or electric pole saws are a better fit. Though most pole saws on this list will suffice for various tasks, we’ve singled out several that are slightly better overall than the other pole saws. Battery-operated garden tools can often feel less powerful than those that run on electricity, but that wasn’t the case with this pole saw. Its 18V battery gives it fantastic power, and the fact that Bosch batteries are interchangeable is ideal for those of you who already own Bosch products. My pole saw came with a 2.5aH battery, which gave me about an hour of on and off cutting time. However, once it went flat, I then replaced it with a 4aH battery and continued cutting for a couple more hours.