I need to buy a Pole Saw (chainsaw type) that extends to about 12-14 feet to cut some low hanging branches. The pro version pole saws made by Stilh or Echo cost well over $600.00 and I am not going to buy one of those. Can anyone recommend a battery operated pole saw (brand name) that I could buy at Lowes or HD for less than $200.00 ? --71.207.xxx.x

I like my SunJoe from HD but other places have this electric about 85bux. --76.190.xxx.xxx

I have never heard of the SunJoe brand. Is yours corded or battery operated? I need a strong re-chargeable battery type. --71.207.xxx.x

I'd look into Ego brand, myself. --70.92.xxx.xxx

Roy, I have and use the Ryobi battery operated pole saws, they have two different batteries you can choose from, 18 v and 40v. Both are very capable saws. I have really abused them and they keep going. The 40 volt version will get a 5 year warranty, the 18 volt 3 year warranty. They only extend about 9 feet, but I am 6 feet tall, so I can easily cut at 15 feet. I have dozens of the Ryobi tools and batteries. If you want one on the cheap, catch them on sale at direct tools outlet, online or in store. Otherwise Home Depot has them for less than $200. --47.32.xxx.xxx

I just hired 2 landscaping idiots to cut the overgrown foliage off of a chain-link fence and I now need a pole saw to finish cutting the limbs they could not reach. --71.207.xxx.x

Hope this helps. --107.77.xxx.xxx

I would also check out Craiglists ads and the like. I've picked up quite a few nice tools over the years; especially if you will need it going forward. Or you can use and resell. --72.231.xxx.xx

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I have the 18v Ryobi pole saw and like it. Probably have 40 hours on it and am happy with it. --174.59.xxx.xxx

A gas machine is fine if you use it weekly. However as they sit the carbs gets gummed up, battery power is the way to go here. Use it and sit on a shelf for a year, the tool is still good. As far as 20-30 charges on the battery is hogwash! I have been Ryobi for 5 years now using and charging batteries 2-3 time a week. Never a single failed battery. Yes, the batteries will eventually fail, but after hundreds of cycles not 20-30. --47.32.xxx.xxx

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I've got a corded one that is about 20 years old now, made by Remington. I don't know if they still make them but it's definitely worth it's moderate cost. If I had to replace one I would go with corded again and I'm not fond of cords. The problem is that you don't really use a pole saw that frequently so gas ones will get gummed up and not run when you need them and battery ones will need new batteries when you drag it out after a year of sitting. While dragging a cord around is a bit of a pain at least it works reliably after setting on the shelf for months. --209.205.xxx.xx

Thanks for all of the pole saw advice. This will be an item that will get used once or twice and then put on the shelf for 6 months to a year. I don't need any more gummed up carbs with the gas powered pole saws. I just hope the battery operated saws have enough power to cut through a 6-8 inch limb without bogging down. --71.207.xxx.x

If you do get a gas powered one make sure you put none ethanol gas in. Regular guess will gum up the carburetor for sure. I prefer gas powered implements and use stabil every fall and each one of them. Nothing but none ethanol gas all the way and never had a problem. --72.231.xxx.xx

I have the 40v ryobi weedwacker,blower and hedge trimmer. if i needed a pole saw i would get the 40v ryobi and i am sure that it would do the job for a pole saw,i am reluctant to buy a battery operated chainsaw but i have a couple friends with battery pole saws and they do just fine --74.77.xx.xx

Here it is possible to buy non ethanol gasoline where Shell has the high octane gasoline with no ethanol. After using a gasoline powered device drain out gasoline then run engine until stops. In the nineties they started using fuel injection on all vehicles where a pump forces gasoline through the fuel injectors. A carb depends on engine vaccum to pull out fuel from the carb where any obstructions then the engine will not run. I bought a used lawnmower top of line last month for hundred dollars where engine would not run where cleaned the main jet of carb then was working fine. As long change oil then avoid ethanol gasoline a gasoline lawnmower works well. What happens with ethanol is water is formed. --68.69.xxx.xxx

Does a 40 volt have more power than a 20 volt? Or does a 40 volt just runs longer (more stored battery charge) than a 20 volt but with the same cutting power? I am confused by all of these different voltages for the same tool. --71.207.xxx.x

Roy,i am not sure but i think it runs stronger,my 40v weedwacker runs in heavy grass for 25 minutes,that is plenty for me but i have 2 batteries so when i have a young guy working they can get quite a bit done.The blower is only good for about 10 minutes --74.77.xx.xx

We have a Steel brand chain saw. They make three different models. Gas. --172.56.xx.xx

Buy the _$20 gas at Lowe's. Not has at gas station. Ask me know I know .. cost $124 to fix. Never again. Now I buy the expensive gas --172.56.xx.xx

Hope this helps, with a 40-50 ft cord you should be fine, I use old crankcase oil for my chain bar, I pour it on when cutting firewood - the wood starts easier and won't rust out - LOL! --76.190.xxx.xxx

Safety tip, wear safety glasses to keep the sawdust from your eyes. --75.107.xxx.xx

Another vote for electric for items that have sporadic use. Much happier not to have my gas mower. Electric battery mower works great for my little city yard. Shares batteries with my hedge trimmer, weed eater, pole saw, and blower. 18V has been great for my city sized property. Probably not up to the task of a suburban or rural sized lot. --174.59.xxx.xxx

I now have an E-Go chainsaw, blower, and polesaw. They all use the same batteries, and are remarkably robust. --158.115.xxx.xxx

Thank you for confirming what I had already assumed 'cheap homeowner grade' which is all of what the big box stores sell. There you pay homeowner cheapskate prices and you get what you pay for - cheap tools that last about a year. When they break or quit running, you don't fix them, you just throw them away and go buy another cheap tool. --71.207.xxx.x

Love my Ryobi pole saw. With extension. Do not use a lot but it is lite and I have lots of Ryobi tools so batteries are no issue. Price was right after checking HD and Amazon. HD was better price than Amazon when I bought it 2 years ago. Will use later this week. I need to reach high so will work off the back of my truck. I know, don"t let limbs fall on my Nice GMC. Safety always the important factor!! --108.66.xx.xx

Thanks again! --70.92.xxx.xxx