Black & Decker NPP2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Chain Saw, 8-Inch Bar | 
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| Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $251.18
Buy New: $119.00
You Save: $132.18 (53%)
New (7) Used (1) from $112.99
Rating:  192 reviews
Sales Rank: 150
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 Rechargeable 18-volt NiCad
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 8.1 x 44.5
MPN: NPP2018
Model: NPP2018
UPC: 028877490960
EAN: 0028877490960
ASIN: B0007OPJM8
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
Cordless pole saw featuring an 8" cutting bar and chain with a cutting diameter of 4". In line power head allows easy access and visibility between branches. Insertable extension provides an overhead reach of 14' and is easily removed for easy storage. 18
Amazon.com Review
Prune dead branches 14 feet above head level with Black and Decker's Cordless 18-volt Pole Pruning Saw and never set up a ladder again. An eight-inch cutting bar and chain cuts branches six inches in diameter with out overexertion. A center extension slides out to reach the high branches and slides back in for lower cuts. For less downtime and more productivity, the 18-volt Nicad battery has enough runtime and power to cut one hundred 1-1/2-inch branches on a single charge. A 3-section design folds down for compact storage in the included storage bag. An extremely user-friendly tool, this saw's motor is positioned in-line with the pole so that it fits between branches easily and doesn't obstruct visibility. And, weighing only 7.6 pounds, this pruning saw is easy to handle as well. Not only does it reach high branches easily, it actually cuts them, too. The saw comes with battery, charger, storage bag, blade guard, oil bottle, and wrench. Black and Decker covers the pruning saw with a 30-day, no-risk, satisfaction guarantee as well as a full two-year warranty. --Brian Olson
Amazon.com Product Description
Save money and time by tackling pruning projects yourself--instead of hiring someone else to do it--with this ultra-efficient 18-volt cordless pole chain saw from Black & Decker. Complete with an 8.0-inch extension bar that lets you reach up to 14 feet and cut high branches without having to climb up on a ladder, this battery powered saw is both lightweight and easy to handle. It features an innovative three-section design that lets you fold and fit the unit into the included storage bag. There's also a rough-and-tough plastic handle and cleverly placed, powerful motor that won't get in the way of your view. The #NPP2018 comes with a 2-year warranty and the following accessories: battery, charger, storage bag, blade guard, oil bottle, and wrench.
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 Needs two batteries February 4, 2010
G. Hueston
This is my fourth Black and Decker cordless product and I have rated it the lowest of the four. It should come with two batteries. Because it is a chain saw, it is very sensitive to the amount of juice in the battery. If you have a low battery, it will grab the limb being sawed. This is potential dangerous and/or could cause you to get the saw hung up in a limb 10 feet above your head. Make sure you have a fully charged battery before starting a job. A second battery would be very helpful to ensure you can get though any job. The saw is fairly heavy at the head but the battery end does provide balance. I bought this saw because a couple of my palm trees are too tall for me to cut from the ground. I must get on a ladder to reach them. The last time I did this, the sawing motion of my manual pole saw caused me to fall off the ladder. Once I got up, I decided I was going to get a powered pole saw. Since I had the other B&D tools, this was the one to get. Please note, Black and Decker specifically warns against using this tool on a ladder and my review is not suggesting that you do this. It works very well on palm fronds and seed pods. I tried it on a crape myrtle tree, but found the saw bounced on the small limbs and did not give a clean cut. Other reviewers have noted this as well. I also found the pole saw too heavy for the large number of limbs which needed triming the crape myrtle trees. You can adjust the length of the pole by removing the center section. The saw handles better if you don't have the center section in, but if you need it, use it. This is a good tool, if you understand the battery must be fully charged, you can handle the weight, and the limbs to be cut are thick enough to support the weight of the saw while it is biting into them. Amazon had this product to my house with in a week of ordering it.
 Good enough that I bought it a 2nd time February 3, 2010
William W. Davis
QUICK SUMMARY: This is the 2nd time I've bought this pole saw. My first one broke after two years of use, but it was useful enough to me that I was willing to buy it a 2nd time. Read my review to learn what NOT to do. Recommended!
My first Black and Decker pole saw broke when the screwhole threads inside the metal frame (these are the screwholes you use to make the chain taut) somehow got stripped after I tried tightening the screws once. Apparently, you have to be CAREFUL not to overtighten these screws, or else you'll damage the screwhole threads, and the screws meant for tightening the chain won't tighten anymore, so your chain becomes too loose to use, so you can't use it anymore. My lesson learned is your lesson learned!
I also should admit, too, that I pushed this pole saw beyond its intended means. By that, I mean that I was cutting big limbs off my front yard's black olive tree, the largest of which was probably about 10" in diameter. Yes, it's really intended to be used to cut much smaller branches and limbs, but I had to cut big limbs off my tree before hurricane season!
What I like:
- it's reasonably lightweight, though hard to use when you're stretching on a step ladder
- no electric wires to accidentally cut, or that unplug from your saw!
- the battery keeps a reasonably long charge
- the chain is easy to tighten and replace
- it's relatively inexpensive
What I don't like:
- you have to manually oil the change every so often
- you can overtighten the screws bringing permanent damage to your saw if you're not careful!
- you have to assemble the wand fully to use the saw; I wish you could just plug-in the battery directly or almost directly into the saw so you more easily cut-up the fallen branches into smaller pieces
Final tip: Take the time to read the manufacturer's advice on how to properly store and care for your battery. I didn't, and my older saw's battery suffered because I didn't follow the charging instructions correctly.
Recommended!
 Black & Decker cordless pole saw February 1, 2010
Robert Zaidel
This is a pretty good product, very handy as I'm retired & not so spry to be climbing a ladder with a gas powered chain saw. To be able to stay on the ground & cut branches is a whole lot safer for me. Following the cutting instructions is very important to safe successful operation. I recommend having a spare battery if you have numerous branches to cut, even though the battery charge does hold up quite well. Also I now have several Black & Decker 18V cordless tools & have plenty of batteries. Very handy tool & am very pleased with it.
Gas operators, temper expectations February 1, 2010
Zero Cool (United States)
This product can only handle short bursts of use. I have only ever used gas operated saws, so it was an adjustment to use it for 10 minutes and then be unable to cut because of a weakened battery. It cuts well on a full charge and is of solid consturction. However, it is certainly not meant for continuous use (it even says so in the manual - 10 minutes at a time). I would not recommend it to anyone with more than an occasional limb to cut down.
this cordless pole chainsaw works!!! January 30, 2010
Leland F. Hansen (Mukilteo, Wa.)
This cordless pole chainsaw would be a great addition to anyone's outdoor pruning arsenal. It is easy to put together and take apart, putting it in three pieces into a carry bag which comes with it. The saw cuts quickly with little bounce back. Just put the oil on the chain, 10/30, and away you go. The battery held up nicely, and having another B and D with the same 18V battery is good. With the 14 ft. reach it keeps you off of ladders, not a bad thing. I would recommend this saw to anyone. The price at amazon.com was great and the shipping time was excellent.
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