Does the pole also have a on/off switch or is it only on the saw? I would like to avoid turning on until it is close to the branch, is that possible?
365676
On the end of the stick as well. Great versatile little tool for the aggressive city gardener.
365677
Yes, it has an on/off switch on the grip. This product has an informative video about the product. The link is up near the alternate photos at the top of the page. It's worth viewing.
365678
The handle for the pole has a on/off trigger. It also has a safety switch by the thumb, that needs to be depressed to turn on the saw, but can be released once the saw has started.
365679
Sorry for the late response. The pole has the same on/off switch at the bottom. You actually plug the saw in at the top and use the controls at the bottom of the pole. It also has the same safety switch before you can turn it on.
365680
Yes, the pole has a trigger you have to squeeze, but works great. Not an on/off switch, that would be too dangerous. This is a very good tool.
99582
Keep an eye on the chain, the oiler is not the greatest. I keep some chain oil handy in plastic bottle with a squirt top to solve the problem. Pole is still pretty strong when fully extended, so I am happy with mine, it has been very helpful in keeping both tree branches and hard to reach shrubs thinned out, glad I have it! Clean and oil it after every use and you are good to go the next time you need it.
2089019
No it doesn't have an on off on the flex shaft. No safety stop either. You have to be carefull with it because it is powerfull.
411464
There are three parts to this pole saw, the handle, the middle extension, and the saw . the three plug into each other, however one can put together the saw with the handle making it shorter when you connect the handle with the saw, and not using the center extension. it works perfect , only now you have shortened, the pole saw by one equal extension. This works perfect for shorter cuts, and makes the saw lighter. I just use the pole saw in this manner which works very good and does the job very well. The length of the saw in this manner reduces the 9 foot pose sw down to about to 6 ft. or less, take care Jack
361520
operation requires pressing a safety lock button and the trigger at the same time so accidental operation possibility is reduced. the saw is rather long so it would be difficult to operate it and hurt oneself. although one must be conscious of iothers in the vicinity when operating. The saw is incredibly strong for its size and makes short work of good sized tree branches and small truks.
1624906
One more thing, Elisa, I don't put mine on a pole. I hang it on a thick tree branch with some good strong cord or electrical wire.
1278051
The one I got just plugs into a standard outlet. Hope that answers your question. As per my review, I do not recommend this as a starter saw. very dangerous to use.
68340
In my experience with the saw it is most likely a bad switch. I have owned two of them and had a switch go out..ohm meter should be able to tell you once you open up the saw. If you recently bought it, contact the manufacturer and get a replacement. Poulan has great customer service.
924897
I like mine!! it does great job ,pole stays secure , Have not used the saw on mine yet !!!
373583
Depends on the hand drill. Why would you want to run it constantly? It does have an on/off switch.
2095665
Yes it has on /off switch. The switch has a high / off / low position on the handle.
680668
This is an ELECTRIC chain saw. It is NOT CORDLESS. You'll need a heavy duty extension cord. If you use the extension pole, the saw unit plugs into the cord on that first. If you use it as a small chainsaw, then the plug goes right to your extension cord.
882998
If you have it mounted in the right location, yes! That's how I turn my saw off. I just bump it with my thigh.
1277119
Single pole allows it to do just what you want it to do. Double pole will allow for a regular on off switch and also a third option such as automatic float switch. Or another application would be bow light and stern light on or all off or just stern light on.
72427
Turns off after about a minute, but if your tools are constantly bumping it, it could turn itself "on". There is no way to totally prevent that. If you zero it out after each use, problem. would be minimized
905085
the chainsaw by itself is light but attached to end of pole can be sort of heavy but a lot lighter than a gas one. It says it weighs 14 pounds total but most of it is in saw--lay on branch first .then cut--not too heavy that way
2275363
Yes it has ON/OFF Switch. I love this thing. It works 99% of the time unless it is very windy but then again wind keeps bugs away to. HIGHLY RECOMEND