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Pole Saw Reviews and Buying Guide:I own a Fiskars pruning stik and was in the market for a better pole saw. After doing some research I found that the Silky Telescoping Landscaping Pole Saw is the most popular brand sold on Amazon for manual pole saws. Beyond manual saws, you can buy more powerful electric or gas pole saws which are meant for heavier pruning jobs. You'll need to estimate the amount of work you have in your yard to make the best purchase. There are gas powered professional trimmers like the Poulan Pro which make sense if you run your own landscaping business, but most homeowners don't need a tool like that. For much less you can go with the electric pole saw from Black & Decker which receives excellent reviews from owners on Amazon. Even expert arborists will admit that the Black & Decker does a good job considering it's cordless as well.
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Top Rated Electric Pole Saw:When it comes to electric pole saws, Black & Decker is not the only company with top rated products. Remington pole saws are quite popular on several sites and they get good scores when put head to head with B & D. The Remington 10-Inch 1.5 HP Electric Pole-Mounted Chainsaw is a few dollars cheaper than the Black & Decker and it too does good work. The 1.5 HP motor cuts branches up to 10 inches wide and 12 feet high. The aluminum and fiberglass pole is rust resistant so it can be left outdoors during the wetter months. The one drawback on the Remington is the weight of the saw, almost 12 pounds. The Remington 6-Inch 6 Amp Branch Wizard Electric Pruning Pole Saw is lighter (7 1/2 pounds) but lacks the power in the heavier model above. The cutting area is also only 6 inches so it's not quite as quick as the other electric saws we reviewed.
Gas Pole Saw:If you have a very large yard with lots of trees or do landscaping or arbor work for a living, then owning a gas powered pole saw may be the answer. The Poulan Pro 17-Inch 32cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Pole Saw is priced under $200 and it's versatile as well. The 12 foot pruner can cut branches 17 inches in width and the automatic gear driven oiler will keep the 8 inch bar and chain lubricated. It comes with a string trimmer attachment and there are other optional attachments you can buy (cultivator, edger, blower).
Manual Pole Saw:When it comes to manual pole saws, the #1 rated saw is the Silky Telescoping Landscaping Pole Saw available from Amazon. It features a 3 extension, 4 poles telescoping saw that extends up to 21 feet. It weighs less than 7 pounds and owners say it's just the right size to handle with ease. The product is meant for regular pruning and trimming and those in the arborist or foresty job sector love this item. Customer comments on Amazon are some of the most positive we have ever read for any product. At $200 it's pricey, but owners say it's "well worth the extra cost".
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is the clear winner in this category. The 18 volt Ni-Cad pole pruning saw is powerful enough to cut branches up to 6 inches thick. It reaches up to 14 feet and it's cordless. Owners like the fact you can take the saw anywhere in your yard without having to worry about extension cords to get you power. The Black & Decker electric pole saw weighs in at just over 7 lbs so it's easy to handle. The battery will give you enough charge to do 100 cuts of 1 1/2" branches. Customer comments include "awesome little cordless pole saw" and "excellent tree pruner". View all the