Spear & Jackson4930FZ Razorsharp Telescopic Tree Pruner, Extendable Pole Handle for Removing High Branches, Sharp Saw Blade for Cutting Thick Limbs and Powerful Pull Cord Lopper for Light Trimming

I love this pruner. I bought it so I could chop up a huge bougainvillea that had grown up over the roof of my back porch and needed to be cut back to almost nothing. Because of the design of the head, it didn't work well at being pushed into the dense foliage of the bush forcing me to buy a second pruner, however, I used it on tall trees that had easily accessed branches and it cuts beautifully. There is very little in the way of plastic parts which is great; this tool should last a long time (with occasional sharpening and oiling). It isn't really lightweight; I had to build up my biceps for a few weeks before I could control the placement of the head well when fully extended. I was an out-of-shape old lady who hadn't done any heavy labor or significant exercise for a couple of years, so anyone who is reasonably strong and healthy should be able to handle this. Great pruner!UPDATE: I just tried out the saw. I saw other reviewers complaining about the wing nut that comes loose, so I wrapped one layer of plumber's pipe sealing tape around the screw. It still came loose a little bit after I worked the blade really hard but the saw worked so well at cutting through a stubborn thick knotty branch that my usual pole saw couldn't handle that I didn't care about a little looseness. I might try another layer of sealing tape or maybe another wing nut from my supply . . . I'll find a way to keep it on there tight, one way or another. The blade is worth a little bit of trouble with a wing nut. Maybe if I attach the wing nut and then cover the exposed end of the screw with a bunch of sealing tape so the wing nut can't move? Later on that - I am the process of overhauling my toilet and I'm worn out.UPDATE July 29, 2023 I worked on that loose wing nut a bit and improved the situation. I added more pipe sealant tape, and I had a rubber washer left over from my toilet fixing which I cut down a bit. I put it on next to the metal and put the provided metal ring/washer on top of that. It helps a LOT. I worked hard sawing branches like the one shown in the photo and the wing nut never loosened more than a quarter turn. I had to tighten it a tiny bit in between major sawing a couple of times but that blade is so good I didn't mind; saved me from having to hire a possibly criminal-minded stranger (you don't want to hear the many stories of my multiple horrible experiences with workers who like to mess up the life of an old woman). Spear and Jackson gave me freedom and independence with this glorious saw plus a really impressive set of new biceps.

I have never cut a tree before, and had no idea of what to expect. The hook took down tall branches (10+ feet) in seconds. The saw was as shockingly effective. It cut through thick/tall branches on the tree with minimal effort, even when it was extended to its limits.

I ordered this because of reviews here and from other places online. My first shipment was not this product but rather a kids playmat.. How the heck did that happen?! I returned and replaced it and Amazon was super great to facilitate this exchange. The product I eventually received is VERY good. The weight is a little higher that some carbon or plastic products out there but I need this to last me.. I need to make this work for years of service. The blade it comes with is of good quality and gives enough during use to allow you to shift position just a tad while cutting and not binding the blade. Good thickness. The product allows you to extend it to reach branches above the roofline if you have a single floor. You might be able to get more from it when extending it but it is metal and can be heavy the longer you extend it. Good length for my use in a single floor. I have a bit of issue with the quality of the clamp that you can tighten once you extend it but if you're a personal user then it should hold fine without needing to crank it and bending the thin holder. All in all the cost of the item against the quality of material is spot on except for the material used for clamping down the lengthening mechanism. Also the auto catch that allows you to adjust the rope- is good. I am not sure of the lifespan of the cord itself and I just got the unit and tested it a couple of times where it worked great and cut limbs like a hot knife through butter.

I'm a 70 year old woman who is as strong as most 50 year old men, but just can't get my pole chainsaw up high enough. So I bought this for the lighter weight and it was great! Took off a very high 4" branch in about a minute and was absolutely stunned at how easy! 2" branches were not so easy, however, because it is hard to keep the lightweight saw in the groove (branch moves too much). A few minutes in, the blade regularly comes loose as the wingnut constantly comes loose regardless of how tightly turned. The blade is also thin, so it tends to bounce regardless...wish they put some kind of sleeve on the pole end to stabilize it. The pruner part is super for very small branches ... 1/2" max maybe. Larger is too much effort so use the blade. I will probably find a piece of thin sheet metal or something to reinforce the base of the blade and a better locking nut, but no regrets. The light weight and great cutting made it worth keeping rather than heavier competition.

This was a great purchase. Works well and has held up well over time.

Made in England! This quality at this price point cannot be made in China or present day America. Well engineered, solid construction, telescopic METAL handle. Heavy steel brackets and a thick sharp blade. Tighten all the nylock nuts before use. I am a retired Jaguar mechanic whose great grandfather was a Royal Navy seaman arriving in the US in 1880. This tool will do the job! Only improvement possible would be an inexpensive sheath for the saw blade when not in use.

Serviceable for lightweight work. Saw is flimsy and bolt holding saw falls out easily causing high potential for loss. Saw seems to have pre-drills allowing different angle but none but one lines up. Be prepared to remove a multitude of difficult to remove stickers placed without aesthetic regard and, if using a heat gun for removal, be aware that paint is a dip or wrap and will also melt away from surface. In using saw it bucked and damaged spring and I wanted to get an entire head/parts replacement kit (nut/bolt/spring/pull-rope) but unable to find. That being said, what I do like is that it's lighter weight is more friendly for long extended arm-work without causing the same fatigue the more solid and heavier weight products cause.