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The Poulan Pro 12-foot pole pruner features a powerful 31 cc engine and has a cutting capacity of 17 inches in width. Its automatic gear-driven oiler keeps the 8-inch bar and chain lubricated for long cutting sessions. Turn the pole saw into a string trimmer with the "Tap'N'Go" head attachment, which is included; with optional attachments, this pole pruner will also convert into an edger, line trimmer, blower, brushcutter/trimmer, and cultivator (attachments not included). It comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
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 I know your problems ... |
| Review Date: December 18, 2007 |
| Reviewer: B. L. Ridenhour, Hernando, MS |
(Helpful? Not? Please vote, so I know someone is reading these :^) First of all, this is *not* a professional grade tool. It is neither as powerful nor as rugged as the truly industrial-strength brands. It's basically a Poulan Weedeater (think Wal-Mart) with a saw attachment (think Lowes/HD). Professional grade tools come from Outdoor Power and your local saw shop or your local mower shop. This is for you and me to use a few times per year, so's we don't fall off a ladder with our regular chain saws, not for tree-trimmers who would use it every day.
Secondly, you MUST keep your saw sharp, and you MUST know how to execute cuts to keep from binding your saw. It's this simple. No amount of complaining or money spent on more expensive models will save you from yourself. For this, I am very sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Now, here's the good news ... there are websites out there that will show you the way to make the most common cuts. How to under cut first, where to watch the limb/tree to know to retract *before* you're in a bind. Secondly, Oregon Saws offers a free document on their website on how to sharpen a chain saw.
This little guy can neither be set up too "hungry" nor can you let it get too dull, and expect any sort of good results. This tool is meant for a very specific job, and not really anything else. If you're using it to make even small firewood, you're testing it's limits, though, I'm confident I could make a little firewood with it if I had to. It would be slow-going compared to my traditional saws. Likewise, blazing or limbing or pruning trees with my traditional chainsaws is no fun when compared to the extended reach of this little guy. There's a tool for every job, and most importantly, there's a way to properly use, service and maintain every tool. It's not rocket ... uh ... surgery ... or anything, but it will take about 30 minutes of your "hobby-time" to read up on what it takes to make a saw cut, and then confidently execute a cut well. There is nothing wrong with this tool ... much like there is nothing wrong with my golf clubs ... :-) |
A bit heavy
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| Review Date: September 14, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Kenneth Gehan, |
| It is a professional tool, without doubt. It is a workout to weild this saw for even a brief period, though. If you are an exercise buff and are in great shape, you may not have any problems. It is quality made. Engine starts/runs fine. If you have to use this frequently, you might be able to cancel your membership to Gold's Gym ! |
Works as Described
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| Review Date: October 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: John Troth, |
| I just received my Poulan pole saw with string attachment. It is very easy to assemble, started right away and did the trimming of limbs that needed to be done. It is very quiet, starts on first pull, absolutely delighted. |
Poulan Pro 12 Foot Pole Saw
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| Review Date: March 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: W. Hottes, Arkansas |
Ordered friday evening and received on the next monday. Item was hard to start at first, but once I read the directions I've had no problems. Push the primer bulb six times, turn on the choke, and pull the start rope. It has started every time. At first, the engine would hesitate and want to die at different angles, but after the first ten minutes it will run at any angle now and never dies. I dragged it up my extension ladder to the top of a tree while it was idling and used it for 10 minutes and never died. It has plenty of power and did everything I wanted. I am very pleased for the price. The pole saw is not a commercial unit, but is well worth the money for any homeowner.
I am very satisfied with Amazon's prices and shipping. |
poulan chain saw bargain price great product
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| Review Date: October 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: curley03, Broussard,La |
I have 25 OAK trees that have broken limbs from last storm. The reach is high enough to get to most limbs. Little motor starts easily. Very satisfied all around. The price was very good compared to the high priced models.Delivery was very swift and easy. warning in instruction manual, for occassional use only, very interesting.
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