BLACK+DECKER Pole Saw, 800W, Corded, 25cm Pole Length, Pivoting Head, Up to 25cm Cutting Width, Chain Brake Safety System, Easy Fill Oil System, PS7525-GB

A little heavy when fully extended but manageable. Great little chainsaw.

Bought to help take down 4 dead elms. Really surprised what it could do, took them down without the need for a larger chainsaw see pictures for thickness of the trunks. Only gripe is chain coming off. Once you realise you literally have to tighten the chain screw and the guard literally every minute or two it stops happening., but frustrating at first. Can be a little heavy to use. Was gonna sell it on but think I will keep it,

Been after a pole saw for a while now. Looked exclusively at cordless ones with mixed reviews, all were over £100 with chain speeds of around 5 cm.Came across this mains powered one from Black & Decker with an 11cm speed, 10 inch blade and 2.7 metre reach for £100 and thought I'd give it a go.It's a great tool, works brilliantly. No issues with the chain coming off as some reviews say, easy to set up and tension. You do have to check the tension every so often but I managed a good hour using it with only one adjustment needed.It is quite heavy at its longest reach but still perfectly manageable with care. Cut limbs of 8 inches and more with relative ease, saved me at least 500 notes if I'd had to employ a tree surgeon.Very pleased with this tool, excellent value for money.

It does what it is intended for.

The powerful 10” saw cut through large pieces of branch and trunk with no problem. The chain didn’t get loose for quite a while of use, small oil chamber but just keep an eye. Quite heavy at the saw end, shoulder strap doesn’t help much, fully extended it can feel top heavy. If it’s a first time for you I recommend watching plenty of helpful YouTube vids on technique and vital safety before use. Instructions could do with a rewrite, but overall am very pleased and would recommend this Black &Decker corded chainsaw . (Ps.The electric cord is only about 2metres long)

Arwen weakened the 30-foot leylandii- it was on its way to returning the shed to its original flat-pack state.1st tree surgeon estimate was £1400, the 2nd asked for £485. The pole saw was on offer for £95 so it was a no-brainer really.Never used anything this powerful (or with the potential to maim) and was a bit nervous, so it's useful to read the bumf, do the naming of parts, and be careful and thorough putting it all together (the instructions are basic but it's a reasonably straightforward process). I didn't use the strap- it was awkward and was just another trip hazard/annoying bugger.Here's what I learned:1. Get used to the weight of it, how it balances, try it out on some low, lighter branches.2. Learn your limits (how far you can reach, with it un-extended/extended)- then stick within your limits. Let's face it, it's heavy and awkward, especially in tight spaces. Use your head, otherwise it might not be on top of your neck for very long.3. Watch your footing and your balance- I stood on terra firma or the picnic table, if I'd been up a ladder I would have been much more circumspect in what I did. That's especially the case if you extend for a high reach- the balance/weight changes drastically4. Line the saw up before you cut. I thought it was like taking a shot in snooker- I would place the saw blade where I wanted to cut and for stability rested the body of the saw against the bough or the stump of a lopped off branch.5. I didn't have a problem with kick-back but watch out for springy branches (the vibration transfers to the saw which will also become springy) and let the saw stop fully before moving it to the next bit- same as any kind of power tool, really. Get a hard hat and wear goggles- it spits out a load of dust. I took on a big evergreen tree- the thick foilage would snag even the heavier, longer limbs or at least slow them down a bit as they fell- but be careful- bare branches will seek vengeance and try and grab you- don't bite off more than you can chew.6. Handling it is fairly safe- release the trigger and it cuts out- and you have to release the trigger to put the thing down, it's not a Texas Chainsaw Massacre kind of thing you can throw around one-handed. It's still bloody sharp at the business end though, so watch out how you grab it and put it down7. Do the usual stuff with corded tools- don't get your feet tangled up. The gaffer was supervising so when I'd done a bit I got her to unplug it.8. It cuts through fairly thick branches and trunks. If you want the wood for the stove, cut the length you want there and then- it's a swine and a bit iffy cutting logs later because you're then entering kick-back territory.9. Maintenance- make sure there's oil in it, keep an eye on the chain (it gets a bit loose after you've been at it for a bit) and clean it after use- oil and sawdust builds up. Kitchen towel and an old paint brush will do it.10. Only 4 stars overall- I've been using it a lot, thanks to Arwen, Dudley, Eunice et al, and it's done everything I've asked of it. The only issue I've had is the last time I used it (Dudley took out the plum tree- it was just starting to give us fruit as well). I noticed the pole was very oily, just where you want to grip it. I've been very meticulous in putting the oil in it and always wipe off excess oil, so it's coming out of the thing somewhere. Might be worth keeping an eye on.

Setting up was straightforward enough.However within a few minutes the chain had become slack. I adjusted it again and in less than 5 minutes it was slack again and came off the bar.

BrilliantWent through 4 inch diameter branchesChain fitting instructions insanely over the top .making a simple job difficult....Impressed with product