LPCS1

The best amount of money I ever spent on a garden product. Easy to assemble and use for a novice. Powerful. Well done eSkde. Chain stays on nearly all the time. Only came off once in messy trees. Tightened it and hasn't come off since. I "desecrated" my front, back and side garden trees to my delight. I'll never have to cut them again, only trim a few light branches. Saved a €1,000 or €2,000 in hiring a tree cutting company. Did it over a few dry seasons though.

Having used manual pole saws for a while, thought it was time to try a power tool and am very pleased with this one. Some reviews complain about the weight which makes it difficult to handle if the pole is relatively horizontal. It works best if the pole is almost vertical in use with the cutting head in its tilted position. The cutting head can then rest on the branch to be cut and operator effort is then minimal - gravity does the work until the branch is cut. PPE is critical (forestry helmet with visor and ear protectors), gloves (preferably chainsaw type) and I'd suggest a heavy coat for if (when) things drop on you... so working at a cooler time of day may help. Given that it cuts so easily and quickly, it helps not to be too gready if you're going to be under branches that will fall on you! Don't forget to buy chainsaw oil as the small bottle that comes with the unit fills its tank once and will be used in a couple of hours use.

Build quality is average but expected that for the price. Assembly did take some thought as the chain cover is flimsy and doesnt fit nice so i thought i'd done something wrong. It did a good job of cutting thin branches. It is quite heavy when fully extended so 3min bursts enough for me and im fit strong. Overall good value at under 100.

Works very efficiently but need a stable work stand for higher trees as the motor/cutter head is quite heavy when you need to use it at arms length.

Shame, it says lightweight, but neither me or hubby could manage it to cut down our two trees so had to get a local tree man to do them. Neighbour borrowed and used it fine, but he is half our age.

Performance was surprisingly good for the money. Cuts through 4" branch in seconds. Very easy to use but also found it to be very top heavy due to length.

You have to support the Frame strapped onto your shoulder. Hold down the Button by the Switch at the other End, by then you have lost Control of where you aimed the Blade. Then it wont cut because you can't hold the long lenth upright . If they had made the Lenth adjustable so it was easier to control . I.E Shorter. Then you may have Cut in the right place where started. In all my Day's as a Builder etc. This is the worst Tool I have come across. Total waste of Money.

Great pole chainsaw.