Has anyone ever used a pole trimmer? Original Message Jun 6, 2011 12:47 am
The kind that has a mini chainsaw at the end of a long pole. If so, any feedback on how they preform would be appreciated. I have a manual one...just a saw blade attached to an extendable pole, and it works okay but my red oaks and pin oaks are giving me more of a workout than I prefer.
Re: Has anyone ever used a pole trimmer? Reply #3 Jun 8, 2011 12:20 pm
I do not know how much trimming you are trying to do. I bought a 18volt black and decker. The pole is much longer than any gas unit. The unit is much cheaper too. Mine can cut a 6" dia limb with no problem. I just use mine for trimming around the house. For that it is great. It might not cut as fast as a gas unit, but it gets the job done. If you are doing trimming for business a gas unit will be better
