WEN4019 6-Amp 8-Inch Electric Telescoping Pole Saw, Corded electric - Black&orange

This is a little miracle worker of a saw! I was facing a daunting task – trimming a giant pyracantha bush in our back yard, which I would normally tackle with a manual tree pruner / lopper. Well this year we’ve had an especially tough winter with lots of snow. All the snow build-up caused the branches to droop so bad they were touching our deck, and I saw just how out of control the tree had gotten. I knew it was time to bring in some tougher hardware than a branch clipper and found this pole saw on Amazon. It slices right through the branches with very little effort or kick-back! There’s not much assembly required, just be sure to add the oil to it before running.It was somewhat heavy, especially to hold upright for a long time, so I took quite a few breaks while sawing. FYI I’m relatively small and weak lol, so for a big burly guy it would probably not be that heavy. But this tool was immensely easier to use than a clipper or manual saw. Plus the price is right!My before & after pictures do look a little wonky because I cut a bunch of dead debris from the center of the tree, but these are incredibly hardy plants that regenerate quickly. I’m guessing by spring, that ugly center portion will be all filled in. I’m trying to “train” it to grow up and out length-wise, because it functions as our screen for nosy neighbors. In any case, the length of the pole allowed me to reach tall branches without having to balance on a ladder. One of the best yard tools I’ve ever purchased and would highly recommend.

I have a fairly big yard and could have justified buying a higher power gas one or a cordless trimmer, but I’m cheap, besides I’m no professional logger, so for the few times a year I’m going to use it, I don’t mind dragging the cord around, I’m slow anyway so it works out.First off, assembly couldn’t be easier, the head goes on with a quick latch, and it comes with enough bar oil to fill the small tank once, it goes fast so be sure to buy extra. The quick latch head also makes storage very easy. I did have a situation where I managed to open the quick latch on the tree or another branch, sending the chainsaw hurling to the ground in my general direction.It didn’t come close enough to fire off a nasty letter, but close enough to get me thinking. Luckily I have my Masters in Backyard Engineering, I actually studied under the world famous Dr. Jerry Rig. I went to my laboratory (it’s a garage) and devised a duct tape safety latch which cured the problem.I bought this in a lighting deal and for what I paid I wasn’t expecting much but figured what the heck. I put this little saw to the test, cutting large limbs and even small trees. It doesn’t have as much reach as other models but it’s certainly adaquate, and relatively light and easy to control, really perfect for light pruning and trimming high woody shrubs. So far I have spent three full days cutting with it, and abusing it a bit and besides the one mishap, the only other issue was when I bound it up and the chain came off, and with the quick change tool less design, putting it back on was a breeze. It has run flawlessly, I’m very satisfied with the purchase.One note, and it didn't matter to me, as I didn't buy it for the reach, but IT IS NOT 12' more like 7'.I posted a picture of it next to an 8' ladder for reference.

This pole saw works great. It was simple to setup and use. It's not too heavy and it durable.

Works very well no issues

I’ve had good experiences with WEN products in the past, but this pole saw was a major disappointment. The extension lock doesn’t hold — the pole keeps collapsing mid-use, which makes it frustrating and borderline unsafe. The chain tensioning is just as bad. It constantly loosens, requiring adjustment after nearly every few cuts. It threw the chain three times before I finally gave up for the day.The weight of the unit was manageable, but that didn’t make up for the non-stop interruptions. It worked well for the first 20 minutes, then turned into a maintenance nightmare. Between re-extending the pole and re-tensioning the chain after nearly every cut, it just wasn’t worth the hassle.I’ve trusted WEN for years, but this tool was a letdown — especially considering that other reviewers reported the same issues.

Great for cutting hard to reach limbs on trees or shrubs. It really cuts well and fast. It extends your reach about 6 feet.

This thing is the shizzle! I've never had a pruning saw before so I waited a long time before finally going out on a limb and ordering this one. The price was really good, and the reviews weren't too bad overall. It came within a couple of days, and after unpacking it I suddenly realized that maybe this was too much equipment for me. My ex was there when I took out of the box and quite calmly said, "Your gonna cut your arm off" I stood up until three in the morning reading the instructions from cover to cover and even looking up some videos online. But waited two weeks before I finally got the courage to use it. But when I did...wow! Consider my prunus avium popped. It was so powerful, yet smooth and easy to use. The way it hummed and so effortlessly cut even the thickest braches, I think I almost had an "O". Now my neighbor is threatening to file a lawsuit because I so zealously cut way to much, going well over into his property line. And you know what? It'll be worth every penny. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 Would definitely recommend.

The motor lasted about 4 uses over 8 months. It was working well until it suddenly stopped working. The motor didn't struggle. There were no warnings, no symptoms, it just wouldn't start again. I tried different power cords, different power outlets all to no avail.In the end it's cheap enough to say it's still a reasonable bargain.