Spear & Jackson 4930FZ 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'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.

I have cut down about 6 tree branches with this Spear and Jackson telescoping pole saw/pruner combination(from Sheffield, UK). The scissor action pruner works very well when the diameter of the branches(you are cutting) does not exceed the width of the cutting blade, otherwise the blade just gets stuck in the wood without cutting through it when you pull the rope/cord. I think this type of blade(like on regular pruners) works better than the other kind that looks like an axe(that is found on similar Fiskars products). I can't even cut the same branch with a hand pruner, it cuts more than 1 inch in diameter. The saw is not the best part of this combination. It arrives detached from the pole, it is attached by screwing a wingnut to a screw(that holds the saw in place) on top of the pruner. The saw moves around as it is only held in place by the screw/nut and a small piece of metal that fits into a hole on the saw. If it is a windy day and it is blowing at 10+mph then forget about using the saw, it just moves around too much(especially on a tree). I have only used the saw twice(first time it was windy and had to finish sawing off the branch on a different day) and I prefer to use this pole just with the pruner. To reach 20 foot high branches you have to use a ladder. The pole extends(by turning a single lever) to about 10 feet but often this is not enough. You use the "hook" to "catch"(hang on to) the branch but when the blade cuts through it the pole most of the time immediately falls to the ground and you have to let go of the rope/cord and grab it with both hands before it hits a hard surface. The pole is smooth on the outside and I use gloves for a better grip.

I have seen what others said about the plastic part that broke, but mine had astrong steel part there, so I'm guessing they improved it. There's NO way now! Anyway, I've tried to find a good tree trimmer for years, that can reach those high branches, and this one is great! It's fairly lightweight, and once you hook onto the branch you're cutting, the weight doesn't matter, the branch holds it. Then you pull the silky smooth rope/pulley device, so easy peasy, and the razor sharp blade cuts through 5/8" with total ease. The only thing to watch out for is that big neatly cut branch coming down fast! There were also people that said the locking mechanism for the pole extension comes loose while using, but for me, that happened once because I twisted the pole (which unlocks it) while it was hooked on a branch, totally my fault. I learned not to do that! Then no further problems. Also, make sure that your rope always stays in perfect alignment with the pulley at the top, if you accidentally get it on the other side of a limb or into the leaves, it can't pull smoothly. Really, though, unless this breaks early, I'm going to marry it! I'm now a 70 year old woman who can prune her maple tree with ease! LOVE IT!!!

La sierra corta de maravilla, mucho mejor de lo que esperaba para su precio, buen seguro al montarla, pero EN LA FOTO SE VE MARON y NEGRO... la que mandaron es de color rojo y azul, la queria para un determinado uso, la queria de color maron, verde o negra... de saber que seria roja y azul nunca la habria "comprado"... ademas rojo fuerte, rojo, rojo. Un saludo Medel

Perfect en goed scherp

Taglio pulito, lama non troppo flessibile

Tras probar con un tronco de 8 cm, la hoja cuando penetra 2 cm se queda atorada y resulta imposible serrar, no por la resistencia de la madera, sino porque la hoja se atasca en el tronco.

Really good quality and as the name suggests it’s really sharp. Bought this on a deal so was a very good price. It’s a decent length and if it were longer it might become too heavy too manoeuvre. It did, after a while of using become a little heavy but it needs to be this weight for strength. I gave it five stars because I was pleased with the way it performed and it’s a solid piece of kit. Will last a lifetime. One thing, the saw blade comes unattached but the wing nut and bolt to secure it are attached to the head, loosely screwed together. I wasn’t aware of this and began using the pruner during which the wing nut and bolt unscrewed and fell to the ground. I spotted this and was able to retrieve them, however they could have easily been lost.