2017 Best Electric Pole Saw Reviews & Comparison

Published by Jennie Doyle at August 31, 2017

Top 5 Electric Pole Saws Comparison

	1. GreenWorks 20672 G-Max	2. Craftsman GCS250U	3. Black+Decker LPP120	4. Remington RM1025P Ranger	5. Worx WG309

	BEST MODEL	OUR CHOICE
General Information
Brand	GreenWorks	Craftsman	Black+Decker	Remington	Worx
Overall Length	107″	144″	115″	121″	120″
Weight	7.96 Lbs	9.7 Lbs	6.3 Lbs	9.5 Lbs	10 Lbs
Housing Material	Plastic	High-Impact Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic
Type	Cordless	Corded	Cordless	Corded	Corded
Cord Length		0.63′		1′	1′
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion		Lithium-Ion
Amperage	2.0 Amps	9.0 Amps	2.0 Amps	8.0 Amps	8.0 Amps
Maximum Torque	1.7 Nm	N/A	N/A	2.1 Nm	2.0 Nm
Voltage	40V	120V	20V	120V	120V
Color/Finish	Green	Red/Black	Orange/Black	Orange/Black	Orange/Black
Specifications
Performance
Maximum Cutting Diameter	6″	9″	6″	8″	10″
Maximum Cuts per Charge	50		100
Functionality	Pole Chainsaw, Pruner	Pole Saw, Chainsaw	Pole Saw, Pruner	Pole Chainsaw, Pruner	Pole Saw, Chainsaw
Oil Tank Capacity	1.69 Fl. Oz.	4.06 Fl. Oz.		1.5 Fl. Oz.	4 Fl. Oz.
Chain
Size	8″	10″	8″	10″	10″
Links	40	40	34	40	40
Pitch	3/8″	3/8″	3/8″	3/8″	3/8″
Speed	21 MPS	8.5 MPS	8 MPS	8 MPS	8.5 MPS
Oiling	Automatic	Automatic		Automatic	Automatic
Gauge	0.050	0.050	0.050	0.050	0.050
Features
Adjustable Telescoping Pole	5′ – 8′	7′ – 9’3″	6.5′ – 10′	7′ – 10’1″	8′ – 10′
Oil Level Indicator
Chain Tensioning	Tool-Less	Automatic	Tool-Less	Tool-Less	Automatic
Automatic Oil Pump
Fast Electric Start
Other Features
	Rear Handle Lock-Off Switch	Lock-Off Switch	In-Line Power-Head	Low Kickback Chain	Rotatable Handle
	Over-Molded Handle	Oregon Low Kickback Chain	Low Kickback Chain	Anti-Rotation Pole Design	Anti-Vibration Handle
	20-Degree Cutting Head Angle	High-Impact Plastic Handle		Non-Slip Grip	Wrap-Around Handle
				Flip&Lock Clamps	Front-Hand Guard
				Trigger Lock-Off Button
Included
	2Ah Battery, Battery Charger		20V Battery, Smart Battery Charger, Blade Guard, Oil Bottle, Wrench		Blade Protection Cover
Warranty&Support
Product Warranty	4 Years	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years	3 Years
Customer Support
User Manual

What You Need to Know About The Tool

It’s not hard to figure out what an electric pole saw is because the definition is in the name. This gardening tool is a pole that has a saw attached to its end, and it’s powered by electricity. Pole saws can be traditional, meaning that you manually have to cut with them as they’re not powered at all, or they can be gas powered. In this article, our attention and focus will go toward electric models only.

What you will surely be pleased about is the fact that these electric gardening tools don’t produce harmful emissions, so you’re not harming the environment at all by using them. They can be corded or cordless, cordless models relying on batteries to receive power. Regardless of the type of tool you go with, either corded or cordless, power consumption is minimal so there’s no need to worry about this aspect.

With this tool, you will be able to tend to one of the most annoying gardening chores, more precisely pruning and trimming trees and bushes without having to put too much effort into these tasks. Also, considering the fact that it’s electric, it saws through them without requiring you to use force. Therefore, you surely won’t be tired when you’re done with caring for the garden, so you’ll have enough energy to do relaxing activities that you actually like.

Pole Saw Use and Safety Tips

It might not be difficult to use the electric pole saw, but it’s still best for you to be aware of all the rules involved with this operation as you won’t only have an easier time using it, but you’ll be safe from any danger as well. In this section of the article, we will present to you all the important use and safety tips that you have to follow when operating this gardening tool.

Tip #1 – Make sure that you clear the area where you will work before you actually start. Announce the other household members that the perimeter you’re working in is off limits to them so that no branches will fall and hurt anyone else. Also, check the area for tripping hazards and remove them to ensure that you won’t be in danger of falling and badly hurting yourself when using the pole saw.
Tip #2 – When positioning the saw, make sure that you keep both hands on the handle to have more stability. Put the tool in a vertical position and relocate it where you intend to start cutting.
Tip #3 – When it comes to positioning yourself as well as possible, as you’re holding the tool, move to a spot where you can keep the pole saw’s end to your chest level while ensuring that you’re outside the area where the branch will fall.
Tip #4 – Don’t get too eager when using the trimming and pruning tool. Remember that the saw is actually designed to cut tree limbs that are only a few inches thick, the thicker the branches, the harder the operation is. When dealing with really thick limbs, we recommend you to take it slow, have patience, and make sure that you’re not tired prior to starting the task as this is an inevitable occurrence even with such a convenient tool.
Tip #5 – When adjusting the length of the telescoping pole, don’t forget that the longer you set it, the tiring the whole operation becomes. Usually, when the length of the pole passes 8 feet, it’s best that you take breaks once every 15-20 minutes to rest your arms as it will inevitably become tiring to carry the load and to maintain a perfect position of the gardening tool.
Tip #6 – What you should never do, regardless of how much you consider that a certain limb needs to be removed from the tree, is to cut down branches that are in the proximity of a power line or above it. It’s best to call in a professional gardener for such a task as that person is better prepared than you, knowing how to handle the cutting of the branch properly, without touching the power lines at all.

Maintenance and Storage Tips

As with any type of tool, it’s important to know what is the proper maintenance work that needs to be performed on the electric pole saw to keep it in a perfect condition for as long as possible. Also, it’s important to know how to properly store the tool in order to prolong its lifespan. To learn useful tips when it comes to maintenance and storage, check out the following lines.

How to Properly Maintain the Tool

Tip #1 – Each and every time before you operate the tool, don’t forget to check the oil tank. If it needs to be refilled, do so immediately, refilling it with bar and chain oil.

Tip #2 – Another important task that you mustn’t skip on before you use the gardening tool is to check for any loose bolts, nuts, or screws. Doing this ensures safe conditions to use the pole saw, not endangering yourself in any way as all loose parts are discovered and properly fixed in time.

Tip #3 – Before you use the tool, make sure to check for any damaged or dangerously worn out parts. If you discover anything to be defective, send the pole saw to the manufacturer for it to be fixed. Perform this maintenance task when you’re done using it as well.

Tip #4 – Another task that you can’t overlook is to check the sharpness of the blade cutters. Also, don’t skip on checking the tensioning of the chain.

Tip #5 – In case you tighten the chain while operating the pole saw, don’t forget to loosen it when you’re done with the gardening tool. When the saw cools, the chain is going to contract, so it’s important for it to be loose in order to not damage the tool.

Tip #6 – Obviously, after each use, you must clean the equipment using a damp cloth. This is a maintenance task that you can’t ever skip on and one that doesn’t take long to perform either.

How to Properly Store the Tool

Tip #1 – Ensure that the storage place of the saw is dry and well ventilated for the parts of the tool to not suffer any damage while it’s not in use.

Tip #2 – Inevitably, the chain oil will escape and mess up the surroundings if the tool is kept stored and not used for a long time. Therefore, it’s important that you pay attention to what storage location you choose, freeing up the space of other objects and tools that you want to keep clean.

Tip #3 – In order to prevent your kids or anyone else from using the tool without your permission or supervision and to keep it safe, make sure that you store it in a secure location.