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

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Since it’s a gas pole saw and not a battery-powered pole saw, shoppers won’t have to wait for it to recharge, and won’t need a battery charger either—just refill and keep going. At 5.34kg , some may find this pole saw to be on the heavy side, especially when the branch that you’re cutting drops and you need to keep the pole saw held up and steady. However, its heavy head gives it good balance – most of the time, you can simply lean it onto a branch and just hold it in place while the blade gets to work. The extendable pole and pivoting head help with this, as they enable you to establish the perfect angle and position for each branch that you need to cut. I was also thrilled with how easy this pole saw was to use. At 4.5kg , some may find it a little heavy, but, for me, its weight was spot on. It gives the head enough weight to balance on the branch you’re cutting, making it much easier to hold the machine steady while it’s in use. This, coupled with the telescopic pole for reaching tall branches, plus the head that pivots 30°, gives you a machine that’s versatile enough to handle just about everything.

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 SawsBattery-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. It’s always a bonus when garden tools don’t require too much assembly, so this pole saw made a great first impression. With the chain already fitted around the bar, all you need to do is slot the poles together and fill the machine with oil. Ryobi supplies a small amount of oil with this pole saw, and there’s an oil display window at the side of the machine that makes it easy to keep things topped up. All in all, assembling this pole saw took about five minutes and, even better, it was simple enough that the instructions weren’t needed. This doesn’t mean that a longer pole is automatically better – the longer your pole is, the harder it’ll be to manoeuvre the pole saw, making it important to have some idea of how tall your branches are before you choose your new pole saw. If your trees are relatively low-growing, then a 2-3 metre reach may be all you need. However, if you’ve set your sights on taller branches, then you may need to go with a pole that extends up to 3-4 metres.

Another issue with the hedge trimmer blades is that they are quite thin, so you can only really use this function for soft hedges.It comes with one 20V battery, a charger, tensioning wrench, chainsaw cover, and a three-foot extension pole, making the total maximum reach around nine feet.

Not sure what you need from a quality pole saw? Here are some things to think about before you buy:I’m a huge fan of tools with dual functionality. They tend to mark better value for money and they are great if you’ve not got a huge amount of storage. The Greenworks Cordless 2-in-1 Pole Saw and Pole Hedge Trimmer is ideal if you’re after both a hedge trimmer and a saw, but you don’t want to buy two separate tools. Other bars with an A041 tail mount will fit on the PS250, but it is not recommended and may void the product warranty. Pole saws usually run on either petrol or electricity, with the electric machines powered by either mains electricity or batteries. In terms of design, it boasts a couple of impressive features. It has an extendable pole which can be continuously extended, so you can get it to the exact height you need. The maximum length is 1.82 m. It’s also equipped with a high quality laser-cut steel blade, and the chain can be adjusted without the need for tools.