McCulloch MCP1510 10-Inch 1.5 HP Electric Pole Saw with Removable 10-Foot Pole

The saw comes detached from the pole in the same box. I needed to use it as a pole saw so I attached the saw to the pole with the four philips head screws provided. It took me about 10-15 minutes by myself, but it would be much quicker and eaiser if you have a helper.
I filled the chain oiler with oil and pumped it as stated in the directions but it didn't pump any oil out onto the chain. I have a small oil can and just manually put a drop or two on the bar before cutting each branch as desired in the directions. I wanted to use the thing and not wait another week or so for another one.
I trimmed the branches up 17 fir trees in one day to a height of about 12-14 feet high. The pole saw is about 10 feet plus your height is approxamately how high one can reach limbs. I'm an older guy but was able to do this because the pole saw works very fast and most of the branches I was cutting were under 3 1/2 inches in diameter. The motor has adaquate power and did not slow down even...Read more

I purchased this electric pole/chain saw after once again using my manual pole saw/pruner. Having several mature maples surrounding my house, there are always a few branches which need to be pruned. Well, a pole saw is something which the average homeowner may use once a year [as opposed to those who make their living trimming trees]. Here's the glitch with a manual pole saw [which is remedied with this electric chain saw] -- sawing back and forth for five minutes with your arms overhead makes for some sore shoulders and upper back within the next two days! About this saw: Made by a reliable chain saw company; Easy to use; Doesn't require two-cycle mix and therefore you don't fret over fouled spark plugs; and best yet, does not require that back and forth arm/shoulder motion of my manual saw! With that said, it is still a pole saw -- cutting limbs way over your head with a chain saw on the end of a pole can be tiring too. Even then, I'd recommend this first even to a new homeowner...Read more

This is one of the best tools I've ever purchased. I wanted a pole saw that wasn't a commercial tool but could handle a lot of work. I've trimmed numerous trees in my yard and even removed an established tree with a 12" trunk with ease. What used to take me days, takes me hours. The saw is easy to operate and performs well. I've had no problems with the chain as many people comment with other saws. I will agree that it is a bit awkward to reach some of the high branches due to the weight of the saw being at the far end of the pole. Also, when you want to switch between just the chain saw and the pole saw, it takes a few minutes to take apart and put together. However, these minor inconveniences are worth the time and effort savings.