Jameson LS-Series Hollow Core Landscaping Tree Trimming Kit | 16” Barracuda Saw Blade | 18-Foot Reach | Fiberglass Poles with Leaf Spring Locking Buttons | Tree Pruning & Trimming Tool

For years I have been trimming low-hanging limbs and branches from my trees the hard way - with chain saws, hand saws and large sheers. Even with long handles on the sheers, they were just too short, so I would use other means to get up higher, which was still ineffective and downright dangerous. So now I have finally wised up and purchased this tool that is DESIGNED to do it! It works GREAT, and easily gets way up into the trees - even higher than I need to go. It is very easy to unpack and assemble. Re the saw blade - it simply mounts on the end of the pole with the "hook" on the end of it. With the wing nut and bolt you choose one of 3 holes to position it at the angle you want. A second screw is on the mounting bracket that extends beyond the surface - of which you insert into the second hole on the blade to keep it secured in place and unable to swivel after tightening down the wing nut - see photo. Easy peezy, lemon squeezy! The saw blade cuts through the limbs easily. One note of caution however - it is wicked sharp, and quite frankly dangerous if you are not wearing a pair of leather gloves. Even being careful (but stupidly not wearing gloves), one of the razor sharp teeth stabbed my hand when removing it from its plastic bag. Subsequently, I highly recommend keeping the blade covered with a scabbard - which I ordered a few days ago. I must have looked at every single pole saw available. This one offered the best bang for the buck as far as I can tell, as they can quickly get very pricy. For me, having 3 separate poles is the way to go. That way, you don't have to always be carrying the full weight of all the poles when you don't need that much reach. Just use one, two, or all three of them. If you need even more reach, you can buy additional poles. They are very sturdy. My only regret with this product.... is that it took me all these years to finally wise up and buy one!Update - I received my scabbard and it works GREAT. After reviewing probably every scabbard available on the market, I chose the Weaver Leather Arborist 27 Pole Saw Scabbard. See photos I added. I am very happy with it, and wrote a review on it as well. Go to that product if you are interested in reading it. As stated above - I DEFINETLY recommend getting a good scabbard for the saw blade, and by all means... be sure to be wearing leather gloves when handling it! Don't make the stupid mistake I did when putting it together!

I've seen some of my neighbor's pole saws and have rolled my eyes at their flimsy quality. They got it at some discount store for a one task application. OK, fine. But I'm kind of a tool snob. A thin, wobbly pole saw just makes the work unpleasant. So, I'm willing to pay a little extra to get a well done, long lasting, tool... even if I may only use it a few times.This LS-Series is EVERYTHING I wanted in a pole saw. The poles are thicker than most (about 1-3/8"), which provides a steadier grip. They seem to be made from a light composite material that is VERY ridged. You won't get any wobble out these poles. The three poles snap together easily and the joints are tight. The saw blade that comes with the kit is sharp, attaches to the pole end tightly, is the curved style to it cuts well on the down stroke, and the thin blades cuts a little faster... but wobbles more than I'd like on the up stroke. Frankly, it's a little thin for my liking. It's no Silky!For the cost, this pole saw's quality is MORE than I expected and it's the kind of quality that'll last a lifetime. The blade is fine for now. But I like that it'll accomodate a Silky saw blade in the future.

Love this saw. It cuts really fast and smoothly and the poles are light but strong. Very happy with it.

Easy to use, very sharp blade, does the job. Sturdy enough poles for weekend work. They assemble and disassemble easily.

I'm pleased with this purchase! It works great!

I have a number of trees around one property and like to do some routine maintenance myself leaving heavier duty stuff to an arborist. The saw is sharp and mostly easy to use although if you have all extensions in place it can be somewhat tricky till you master the technique.I cut heavy branches away from where I want the final cut so that I don't risk tearing the bark near the trunk and injuring the tree making my final cut close to the trunk itself as it is difficult but not impossible to make a cut under the branch to be removed. Remember tree limbs need to be cut a certain way to avoid damage and there are plenty of videos illustrating how to prune trees with a pole saw.Be mindful of safety as wood chips can hit your eyes and branches can hit you on the head. I bought a 3m safety hat from Amazon warehouse at a bargain price and it has saved me from a bash on the head when using the saw incorrectly right underneath the branch which was really too high for the saw to be used more safely at an angle.The saw is plenty sharp but I wish they added a scabbard or blade protector to make it easier and safer to store it. Seems well made and poles fit together easily and snugly.Using this tool properly can save you a lot of money and keep your trees healthy.

I have trees around my house that were getting too dangerous to try and trim using a ladder. I wanted to get something "professional" since I know it's a tool that I'll hopefully have for years to come. There are no instructions with how to use it so it took a little getting used to. I learned that the easier you try and cut, the better it works. If you try to use long strokes and cut through branches quickly, the blade will just bend and get caught. Instead make shorter, "lighter" strokes at a 45 degree angle to get a groove, cutting is much easier.After I got used to it, I love it. It's great quality and worth every cent. AND it's made in the good 'ole USA. Thank you for keeping it that way.