Poulan PP5000P Pro Pole Pruner String Trimmer Attachment

I owned a Ryobi unit which used a reciprocating saw trimmer. It got jammed and the gears stripped. Can't get these any more. This unit works pretty well and the chain saw idea is pretty good. Mine had the chain tensioned too tight for my Ryobi and I had a tough time keeping the unit running without stalling the motor. After loosening the chain tension it worked much better. The strap is kind of useless and I can tell you your arms will get tired so take your time. Since you are always looking up here are some important safety tips: DON'T WORK ALONE, USE TIGHTLY SEALED SAFETY GOGGLES, BE SURE YOU HAVE GOOD FOOTING AND A CLEAR PATH TO MOVE QUICKLY IF THINGS START GOING WRONG. When you store the unit put in in a tray of some type since the chain cutting oil leaks when not in use. Very happy so far.

I bought this pruner to go along with the Husqvarna string trimmer I recently bought. Poulan and Husqvarna are essentially the same company, so I expected a lot from this pruner. I was not disappointed. I put the strap loop on but later removed it, as the strap just got in the way. So, other than adding the bar oil, it was ready to use out of the box. As several other reviewers commented, the chain was a bit tight to start with, so I loosened that a little with the tool that comes with it. I started out by trimming several of the branches that were hanging over my roof. The weight of the unit on the trimmer motor was light enough that I felt quite comfortable being with it on the roof. It went through the branches like a hot knife through butter. All I needed to do was make sure the chain was pushed all the way up against the stop and let the weight of the unit do the rest. The saw cuts so well I had to be careful not to let it touch any branches that I didn't want cut. Most of the branches were on the order of 1" in diameter, and it dispensed these is a matter of seconds. Some of the larger branches took longer, and even up to 4" was no problem. The smaller branches I cut through in just one pass. For the larger ones I followed the guidance in the manual and undercut them first. This keeps them from tearing out the bark when they fall. Most of the cutting was overhead, but this pruner also worked great on the larger limbs that had fallen to the ground. It allowed me to reach in close to the main part of the branch and remove the smaller branches. I used the pruner for about an hour until the trimmer ran out of gas. It didn't actually run out, but because I had the thing aimed up it could not feed the gas very well. The bar oil was about half gone when I was done. So the little tank for that is consistent with the size of the fuel tank on my trimmer. Unlike my chain saw, the oil tank is opaque and you can see how much bar oil is left. Overall, this is a quality value packed product that I will be recommending to my friends. I have only one complaint about the Poulan Pro Pole Pruner (P4)... who's going to help me clean up all the fallen branches that are now laying all over the place?

First let me say that I am a self reliant woman who has owned pole saws in the past. This handy little 6 inch saw makes mincemeat out of every other saw I've owned. I have 2 + acres of land that is generously planted with trees. Though the previous owner did a great job of choosing trees and plants for the yard, there is dead wood in every tree on my place. The first day I had my saw I trimmed tress for an hour and had more limbs then I could haul to my burn pile in 4hrs. Today I've trimmed out 6 trees; including oak, cedar, ash and china berry, and actually completely cut down 4 with this magnificent tool. I own a very good chain saw but the light weight and flexibility of this pole saw is keeping my chain saw on vacation waiting for something the Poulan can't handle. I injured my back, and went through back surgery and am still able to get out there and do the job because of the balance, weight, reach and flexibility of use in this small but efficient pole saw. I highly recommend this to any property owner who wants a multi functional tool set up, I combined mine with the Poulan Pro PP125 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Straight-Shaft String Trimmer with Split Shaft, which I also purchased on Amazon.com, which is only $120 bucks. When you consider that a good chain saw will run you at least $150 and it has limited flexibly in jobs, weighs 4 times as much there really isn't much a decision to be mad when you can spend $50 more and get 2 very efficient tools.

This pole saw attachment is essentially what I expected. It's not great but is able to get the job done as long as the operator understands that this is not a 20 inch chain saw. It takes some getting used to and it's best to stand downwind so that the sawdust blows away from you rather than towards you. It eliminates the need to try to cut above your head while standing on a step ladder as long as the limb you are cutting is within reach of you standing on the ground.

Most amazing. Got it, put the oil in that they sent with it. And started lopping limbs. Absolutely works as advertised. From opening the box to lopping limbs, 10 minutes. Only because it was my first time.Update 11/13/2009: Neighbor had a 20-25' juniper leaning over our mutual fence after a storm. Was right over wife's Mantis composer (very expensive) and my wood chipper (moderately so). If the fence had not been there it would has crushed both. As it was, it was in a very precarious position and if the fence collapsed or the root ball came more out of the ground, the same thing would have happened. So, hanging over composter about at the 12' height were the parallel trunks of this tree. Both about 6" thru the middle. I cut about 4 feet off of both almost standing on tip toes. Sliced thru it like butter. Had to duck and cover, but each 2 - 3' section after that came down very easily. After the part hanging over the fence was cut away, we moved to the other side and finished with my 16" Husqvarna.This thing is NOT a toy. I had no idea when I ordered it I would use it so extensively so soon. But I have no idea how I would have done this without it. Probably would have had to hire someone for large bucks.I highly recommend this pole chain saw. The whole Poulan package works exceeding well. Period. Price not withstanding, it is a GREAT deal.