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Black and Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain Saw, 8-Inch Bar #NPP2018
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Black and Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain Saw, 8-Inch Bar #NPP2018
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by Black & Decker
Sales Rank: 38
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List Price: $183.99
$114.96
At Amazon
on 11-9-2008.
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18-volt Ni-Cad pole pruning saw
Reaches up to 14 feet; 8-inch cutting bar and chain cuts branches up to 6-inches thick
Durable plastic handle
Includes saw with extension, battery, charger, storage bag, blade guard, oil bottle, wrench
115-inches long; 7.6 pounds; 2-year warranty
Product Review
Prune dead branches 14 feet above head level with Black and Decker's Cordless 18-volt Pole Pruning Saw and never set up a ladder again. An eight-inch cutting bar and chain cuts branches six inches in diameter with out overexertion. A center extension slides out to reach the high branches and slides back in for lower cuts. For less downtime and more productivity, the 18-volt Nicad battery has enough runtime and power to cut one hundred 1-1/2-inch branches on a single charge. A 3-section design folds down for compact storage in the included storage bag. An extremely user-friendly tool, this saw's motor is positioned in-line with the pole so that it fits between branches easily and does not obstruct visibility. And, weighing only 7.6 pounds, this pruning saw is easy to handle as well. Not only does it reach high branches easily, it actually cuts them, too. The saw comes with battery, charger, storage bag, blade guard, oil bottle, and wrench. Black and Decker covers the pruning saw with a 30-day, no-risk, satisfaction guarantee as well as a full two-year warranty. --Brian Olson
Product Description
18V, Cordless, Pole Saw, Center Extension Allows For A Useable Length Of 6.5' Or 10', Provides Overhead Reach Of Up To 14', 8" Cutting Bar & Chain Allows For A Maximum Cutting Diameter Of 6", 18V NiCad Battery Provides Up To 100 Cuts Of 1-1/2" Pine Branches Per Charge, 18V Battery-Powered For Hassle Free Trigger Starting, In-Line Power Head Allows Easy Access & Visibility Between Branches, Unit Disassembles For Easy Storage & Transport, Carry Bag, Blade Guard, Oil Bottle & Wrench Included, 2 Year Warranty.
Customer Reviews & Comments
Features: 1.) Totally house current and gasoline free cordless battery operation. 2.) Battery recharges in 3 to 6 hours. 3.) Battery charges off of the tool, so extra slip-on batteries may be purchased. 4.) Easily operated by an average strength adult. 5.) Easily taken apart for transport in the included heavy duty carrying bag. 6.) Smooth and quiet operation. 7.) Works well for pruning limbs and branches up to 6" in diameter. 8.) Rated by the manufacturer at 100, 1-1/2" branch cuts per charge (approximately). 9.) Price range $150. The Black & Decker 18 volt cordless Model 2018 is my first powered pole mounted chain saw and I must admit that I'm impressed. Most pole saws are either gasoline engine powered (too heavy and too much maintenance) or 120 volt AC driven (can't be used away from the reach of a 120 volt AC outlet and I don't like using 120 volt AC power cords around portable saws that can all too easily cut into the power cord). The Black & Decker 18 volt cordless overcomes all of these objections. It's compact 18 volt DC motor is efficient, quiet and does a surprisingly good job on tree limbs (up to 6" in diameter), dead wood, brush and other lighter duty outdoor cutting needs. Keep in mind that this chain saw will not completely replace a larger gasoline powered chain saw for heavy duty cutting jobs like felling trees, but it will handle the bulk of the tree pruning and dead wood clearing that most home owners are likely to run into in a season. The overall construction of the B&D 2018 is also impressive, it's built very well and should last for many years with ordinary care and caution. Any chain saw should be kept clean and well oiled at all times. The chain should never be allowed to contact the ground and its use around on anything with metal nails or screws should be avoided. The B&D 2018 is made in three sections. The first section houses the battery holder and on/off trigger switch with safety lockout button. The lockout button must be engaged before the trigger on/off switch will work. The battery clicks in nice and firmly and extra batteries are available if you feel that you'll need a charged and ready spare. It's also nice to be able to completely remove the battery when working on the saw, for safety sake. By the way, the battery must be removed from the tool for charging. The charger is a simple wall cube with a slip-on assembly that fits onto the top of the battery for charging. After the initial 9 hour charge, subsequent charging times are anywhere from 3 to 6 hours depending upon how depleted the battery has become. Black & Decker recommends not running the battery totally flat (which also applies to all rechargeable batteries) and not leaving the battery on charge for more than a 30-day stretch (B&D suggests that this will shorten the usable life of the battery pack). As you no doubt know, any battery will loose some capacity to hold a charge each season, so prolonging the usable life of the battery pack as much as possible by following the manufacturer's recommendations is always a good idea. The second section of the 2018 pole saw system is a 48" extension section. This is simply a ruggedly built tube that extends the saws working length from 10 feet to 14 feet and carries the DC voltage on through to the saw's motor. It may be used or not depending upon the job to be done. Very nice idea. The third and final section is the power head with its compact 18 volt DC motor and the chain saw itself. The sections connect together without the need for any other tools (simply by hand twisting the rugged built in connectors) and can be quickly and easily taken apart for storage or transport in the well made synthetic canvas carrying bag that Black & Decker thoughtfully supplies with the tool package. Again, the maximum reach without the center section connected is about 10 feet, and with the center section in place it's about 14 feet. This will vary somewhat depending upon the height and reach of the individual user. They've really put a lot thoughtful design considerations into this product. Even the chain blade scabbard has a dual function. It covers the chain for protection and safety and it stores the chain adjusting tool and chain oil container. The chain must be hand lubricated from the chain oil squeeze bottle during operation to keep the chain and bar lubricated in order to prevent unnecessary heat and metal-to-metal wear. All chain saws have this same requirement, but most have a built in oiler. This one does not. The oiler is separate. The most important questions that most people probably want to have answered about a product like this is "how long does the battery last" and "how heavy is the unit while operating it"? Unfortunately, both are difficult questions to answer because they are both somewhat subjective, they depend on the owner's usages and strength. The battery will last a reasonable amount of time before recharging is needed, how long depends upon the size of the branches being cut, their hardness (dead wood is usually very hard) and the technique used by the operator (leaving the saw on for as little time as possible before and after the cut). Black & Decker indicates that you can expect to be able to cut one hundred 1-1/2" in diameter branches per charge. That's quite a few. How unwieldily is it to manage? Every pole chain saw is a fair amount of weight at the end of a pretty long pole, so by its nature, it's not the easiest tool to wield, but once you get the hang of it, it's not the hardest tool to handle either. The whole unit weighs 7.6 pounds and I would guess that it can be easily managed by the average adult of average strength. Again, this is a difficult thing to accurately quantify. I don't see how they could make it any lighter and still make the tool rugged enough to work reliably. I would imagine that it's a lot easier to handle than a gasoline engine driven chain saw on the end of a pole, though I've never actually used one. That's the only other way to achieve complete portability in a pole chain saw, and the complete portability factor was my first requirement when I purchased this tool. The B&D 2018 does what I've needed to do and does it well, so I've been very happy with mine and I think that you will be with yours too. NZ9E A spare #244760 battery pack lists for $62.99. Negatives: Only obvious negatives: 1.) The battery has a limited operating time, just like all batteries. 2.) The tool is a little unwieldily to handle with the weight of the saw at the end of a long pole, but all pole saws share this same drawback. 3.) It's a bit on the pricey side, but it is well designed and well built and that doesn't come cheaply. I would shy away from any pole chain saw that seems too low priced, you usually do get what you pay for. (...)
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Black and Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain Saw, 8-Inch Bar #NPP2018
List Price: $183.99
Available from Amazon
Price: $114.96
Updated on 11-9-2008.
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