The Highly-Rated Electric Pole Saw Harbor Freight Shoppers Are Loving

Although Harbor Freight is perhaps better known for its DIY and mechanic's tools, it also offers an affordable range of equipment to help you take care of the yard and garden. Among these are several pole saws. This is an essential tool for cutting high branches while keeping your feet safely on the ground, thus allowing you to prune your trees the right way without calling a pro.

A pole saw is essentially a small chainsaw on the end of a telescopic pole that allows you to reach up into the branches without needing to balance on a ladder. Harbor Freight's Portland 6.5 Amp, 9.5 Inch Electric Pole Saw extends to 8 feet 10 inches, adding a significant boost to your existing height and reach. It has an anti-kickback design so it can cut without the saw head jumping around, and it is fitted with a high-quality Oregon chain. There's also automatic chain oiling to extend its working life.

Harbor Freight's Portland pole saw costs just $59.99, a very competitive price, especially when compared to other name brands. It is highly rated by customers, with just shy of 15,000 of them giving it an average of 4.7 stars on Harbor Freight's site. That popularity is bolstered by the fact that 97% of those who purchased the item would recommend it.

According to one customer on Harbor Freight's site, this saw "cuts wood like cheese." Others noted that they were impressed by the saw's reach and quality, especially for the price. There are thousands more positive comments in the same vein, and complaints are comparatively rare. Some people thought that chain oil should be included, and a small percentage experienced breakdowns on fairly new tools. Harbor Freight's 90-day warranty should cover the few with faults, however.

It's important to understand that this is a light-duty tool for occasional trimming or pruning, not a device designed to be used all day, every day. The 13-inch power cord makes an extension cable a necessity, and for safety, it must be outdoor rated. You may also want to consider a model with longer reach if you're dealing with especially tall trees. However, gardeners who want a cordless pole saw or one with higher specifications should expect to pay considerably more. For example, those with a lot of trees to manage might want to check out whether DeWalt's pole saw is worth buying, but by the time a battery and charger are included, the total can be several hundred dollars.

Literally thousands of satisfied owners will tell you that the Portland electric pole saw deserves a place on the list of Harbor Freight tools people love for garden and yard projects. Buying it costs less than the average professional arborist charges per hour. When you look at the performance you get for the price, it's easy to understand why it's so highly rated.