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

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.

Wasn’t happy about having to attach the chain saw bit on the pole. Also you definitely need oil to oil the chain and fill the oil font ( glad I had read other reviews). Instructions were actually useless re attaching the chain bit. Come on Black & Decker. Had to google it and found Fred in the Shed on YouTube (thanks Fred you lifesaver!). Once built you need to take your time and get used to it. Quite heavy at top end when pole extended. Think probably need to buy some PPE like safety goggles. Didn’t appreciate the chippings etc that would fly off. Also doesn’t fit back in box once chain attached so make sure you have space to store. It’s approx 6ft in length. Despite the gripes it actually is a great bit of kit and makes tree branch chopping easy.. and defo cheaper than getting someone in.

Does what it says , cuts thick branches, not trunks pretty easily . Being black and decker spare parts ie new blades are easy to source whereas other brands are not . So factor this in when choosing .

...with a product that actually makes easy work of a job that looks daunting. As with all such devices it is important to be sure you are safety conscious at all times as this is a powerful and robust chainsaw which, treated properly, will tackle most garden jobs with ease. It arrives in a long box and needs just a small amount of assembly - mainly in regard to fitting the chain of the chainsaw. The instructions are possibly a bit vague and could be improved but once you take time to read them and please do take your time it suddenly becomes quite obvious how it all goes together. It is mains powered so you will need an extension lead and you will need some oil [mine didn't have any]. You will need to have oil for ongoing use and the suggested oil is Oregon PJ A6225CS-XJ which is available from Amazon amongst others. You do need to top up the oil reservoir and make sure the chain itself is oiled too. As advised in the instructions you do need to keep a check on the 'chain' tension and this is easily done with a flat bladed screwdriver. Proper chain tension will make the chainsaw cutting action much better and will cut faster. [It is an important thing to attend to as the instructions point out]. The pole is extendable and is 'counterbalanced' by the included shoulder strap that clips onto the pole. The saw weighs in at around 4.5kg but once lifted and counterbalanced the weight does not hinder movement. With the pole extended to full length you have 2.7Mtrs of pole and saw blade plus your height etc. There are many reviews regarding the cutting ability in terms of how big a tree it can tackle so I won't add to the debate here other than to say it has taken on every branch and trunk I have asked of it. Regular checks on the oil reservoir and the chain tension should see this BLACK+DECKER Corded Pole Saw give good service for many years to come.

Brought this chainsaw pole after being quoted serious money by tree specialists to cut 2 huge trees in the back garden. This tool did the job with so much ease, and done everything i asked of it and put in its path. So the pros are, easy to assemble instructions, a brand named product and cheap to purchase, saved me a ton of money and handled everything i asked of it and so much more, cut trees 7-8 inches thick with ease. Cons comes with no chainsaw oil, the foam protector around the pole tore very easily after little use, i found the cable quite short and when extended fully after using for some time it does get and feels heavy, i used for about 2-3 hours and kept taken mini breaks in between cutting as i was cutting well above my head. As other owners have stated make sure you wear proper safety equipment with this tool. All in all a fantastic tool, would i highly recommend it.

Used it to cut some fairly large high branches. Did the job ok, still needed ladder though. Good points, Powerful, auto oil. But, it seems far heavier than it needs to be. I've got a cordless 8in chainsaw and without battery that's light as a feather. Also, it would be useful to have switch further up pole. Probably a safety reason for it, but it would help.

Good quality & well made. Makes cutting high branches very easy. The instructions could be clearer, but they are reasonable to follow. The saw feels solid and is not too heavy, obviously at full extension, it takes a bit of strength to hold. I have used it from the ground & from a ladder with no problems. The safety cut offs give peace of mind. Helmet & glasses/ visor required if working above head as lots of twigs etc come down. The saw can be used on hedges, but gives quite a rough cut & a lot of debris collects on saw blade. No oil is included in box, but is easy to buy in diy shops. The saw is long & cannot be taken apart for storage, so takes up quite a bit of space.