Buy Black & Decker NPP2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain SawBlack & Decker NPP2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain Saw Product Description:
- Lets you prune branches yourself to save time and money
- Extends to reach up to 14 feet
- Powerful motor won't get in the way of your view
- Measures 115 inches in length; weighs 7.6 pounds; 2-year warranty
- Includes one 18-volt battery #244760-00, one 18-volt battery charger, carrying bag, blade guard, oil bottle, and wrench
Product Description
Tidy up the landscape by getting rid of dead or unruly branches on trees or shrubs with this Black & Decker cordless pole pruning saw. Features an 18V battery for hassle-free trigger starting; in-line power-head that allows for easy access and visibility between branches; and center section that extends to a useable length of 6-1/2' or 10', and an overhead reach of up to 14'. The 8" cutting bar and chain cuts branches up to 6" in diameter. Disassembles for easy storage and transport. Carrying bag included. Imported. Overall length: 115L". 7-1/2 lbs.
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367 of 370 people found the following review helpful.
By Otis Maxwell
I bought this because a professional arborist wanted $300 to prune the tree in front of the house. My job ain't as pretty, but I got it done. The saw works great on large branches. Not so much so on smaller branches that flex so it can't get a bite and ends up leaving splintered ends. For the cleanest job you'd want to use a pole trimmer on the small stuff. I'm hoping the leaves will just grow back and cover my imperfections.Two things you need to know if, like me, you're inclined to just charge up the tool and go to work. #1 the chain needs frequent re-tightening during the first hours of use. (A little wrench is included to do this... very simple.) #2 don't forget to OIL THE CHAIN... something that's self-evident to people who've used a big chain saw but not intuitive to the rest of us.
389 of 401 people found the following review helpful.
By David F. Miller
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 mountedchain saw and I must admit that I'm impressed. Most pole saws are either gasoline enginepowered (too heavy and too much maintenance) or 120 volt AC driven (can't be usedaway from the reach of a 120 volt AC outlet and I don't like using 120 volt AC powercords 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 motoris 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 thischain saw will not completely replace a larger gasoline powered chain saw for heavy dutycutting jobs like felling trees, but it will handle the bulk of the tree pruning and deadwood 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 andshould last for many years with ordinary care and caution. Any chain saw should be keptclean and well oiled at all times. The chain should never be allowed to contact the groundand 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 andon/off trigger switch with safety lockout button. The lockout button must be engagedbefore the trigger on/off switch will work. The battery clicks in nice and firmly and extrabatteries are available if you feel that you'll need a charged and ready spare. It's alsonice to be able to completely remove the battery when working on the saw, for safetysake. By the way, the battery must be removed from the tool for charging. The charger isa simple wall cube with a slip-on assembly that fits onto the top of the battery forcharging. After the initial 9 hour charge, subsequent charging times are anywhere from 3 to6 hours depending upon how depleted the battery has become. Black & Deckerrecommends not running the battery totally flat (which also applies to all rechargeablebatteries) and not leaving the battery on charge for more than a 30-day stretch (B&Dsuggests 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 theusable life of the battery pack as much as possible by following the manufacturer'srecommendations is always a good idea.The second section of the 2018 pole saw system is a 48" extension section. This is simplya ruggedly built tube that extends the saws working length from 10 feet to 14 feet andcarries the DC voltage on through to the saw's motor. It may be used or not dependingupon 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 thechain 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 easilytaken apart for storage or transport in the well made synthetic canvas carrying bag thatBlack & Decker thoughtfully supplies with the tool package. Again, the maximum reachwithout the center section connected is about 10 feet, and with the center section in placeit's about 14 feet. This will vary somewhat depending upon the height and reach of theindividual user.They've really put a lot thoughtful design considerations into this product. Even the chainblade scabbard has a dual function. It covers the chain for protection and safety and itstores the chain adjusting tool and chain oil container. The chain must be hand lubricatedfrom the chain oil squeeze bottle during operation to keep the chain and bar lubricated inorder to prevent unnecessary heat and metal-to-metal wear. All chain saws have this samerequirement, 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 aproduct like this is "how long does the battery last" and "how heavy is the unit whileoperating it"? Unfortunately, both are difficult questions to answer because they are bothsomewhat subjective, they depend on the owner's usages and strength. The battery willlast a reasonable amount of time before recharging is needed, how long depends upon thesize of the branches being cut, their hardness (dead wood is usually very hard) and thetechnique used by the operator (leaving the saw on for as little time as possible before andafter the cut). Black & Decker indicates that you can expect to be able to cut one hundred1-1/2" in diameter branches per charge. That's quite a few. How unwieldily is it tomanage? 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 notthe hardest tool to handle either. The whole unit weighs 7.6 pounds and I would guessthat it can be easily managed by the average adult of average strength. Again, this is adifficult thing to accurately quantify. I don't see how they could make it any lighter andstill make the tool rugged enough to work reliably. I would imagine that it's a lot easier tohandle than a gasoline engine driven chain saw on the end of a pole, though I've neveractually used one. That's the only other way to achieve complete portability in a polechain saw, and the complete portability factor was my first requirement when I purchasedthis tool. The B&D 2018 does what I've needed to do and does it well, so I've been veryhappy with mine and I think that you will be with yours too.NZ9EA 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 longpole, 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 comecheaply. I would shy away from any pole chain saw that seems too low priced, youusually do get what you pay for.(...)
82 of 83 people found the following review helpful.
By KenCT
I had a sears reciprocating blade pole saw, that cut very nice and clean, but broke after 10 minutes of use (I tried 2 before returning it for my money back). This B&D unit doesn't have a blade, it has a mini chainsaw on the end and man can it cut. I was amazed how it chews through branches 5+ inches thick. It seems to be pretty good quality and even though some plastic, it is holding up well.Pro's-amazing cuts from the ground without climbing the tree-very aggressive cut rate-fairly light-pretty easy to use, very easy to use without extra extension-powerful battery-blade cover and attached oil bottle is convenient-gets branches that you would otherwise have to call the tree man to doCon's-this is a real chainsaw so don't be fooled into thinking it's a toy, keep kids away too-safety is a concern; safety glasses, heavy gloves, and a hard hat are good idea-the lower the branch the easier to cut, high branches end up right over your head and there is risk of them falling on you-it's hard to undercut the branch before top cutting to prevent tear out-it leaves a rough cut like a chainsaw, not smooth like a tree pruner-battery life is good, but it comes with just one so you can easily find yourself stuck in mid cut. A second battery is highly recommended.-included charger is a slow charger; 6 hours if completely dead. B&D makes a fast charger for 25 bucks.I find this tool very handy. I purchased a B&D 18V broom ($70)just to get 2 extra batteries and another charger.
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