Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2010 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Poulan
• Model: PP446ET
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 11.50" h x 7.50" w x 76.00" l, 16.00 pounds

Features

• Powerful 31cc engine
• Operating height of 12-feet
• 8-inch bar and chain
• Automatic gear driven oiler
• String trimmer attachment included

Amazon.com Product Description
The Poulan Pro 12-foot pole pruner features a powerful 31 cc engine and has a cutting capacity of 17 inches in width. Its automatic gear-driven oiler keeps the 8-inch bar and chain lubricated for long cutting sessions. Turn the pole saw into a string trimmer with the "Tap'N'Go" head attachment, which is included; with optional attachments, this pole pruner will also convert into an edger, line trimmer, blower, brushcutter/trimmer, and cultivator (attachments not included). It comes with a 2-year limited warranty.

From the Manufacturer
Poulan pole pruners offer reliability and phenomenal performance at an affordable price. The 31cc pole pruner (PP446ET) features an 8-inch bar and chain, operating height of 12-feet, automatic gear driven oiler, EPS (Effortless Pull Starting) System, SureFire fuel delivery system and includes a string trimmer attachment with dual exit Tap N Go head.

Customer Reviews

I know your problems ...
(Helpful? Not? Please vote, so I know someone is reading these :^) First of all, this is *not* a professional grade tool. It is neither as powerful nor as rugged as the truly industrial-strength brands. It's basically a Poulan Weedeater (think Wal-Mart) with a saw attachment (think Lowes/HD). Professional grade tools come from Outdoor Power and your local saw shop or your local mower shop. This is for you and me to use a few times per year, so's we don't fall off a ladder with our regular chain saws, not for tree-trimmers who would use it every day.

Secondly, you MUST keep your saw sharp, and you MUST know how to execute cuts to keep from binding your saw. It's this simple. No amount of complaining or money spent on more expensive models will save you from yourself. For this, I am very sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Now, here's the good news ... there are websites out there that will show you the way to make the most common cuts. How to under cut first, where to watch the limb/tree to know to retract *before* you're in a bind. Secondly, Oregon Saws offers a free document on their website on how to sharpen a chain saw.

This little guy can neither be set up too "hungry" nor can you let it get too dull, and expect any sort of good results. This tool is meant for a very specific job, and not really anything else. If you're using it to make even small firewood, you're testing it's limits, though, I'm confident I could make a little firewood with it if I had to. It would be slow-going compared to my traditional saws. Likewise, blazing or limbing or pruning trees with my traditional chainsaws is no fun when compared to the extended reach of this little guy. There's a tool for every job, and most importantly, there's a way to properly use, service and maintain every tool. It's not rocket ... uh ... surgery ... or anything, but it will take about 30 minutes of your "hobby-time" to read up on what it takes to make a saw cut, and then confidently execute a cut well. There is nothing wrong with this tool ... much like there is nothing wrong with my golf clubs ... :-)

Glad I Bought It
I really like this pole pruner. It looks well made, with a free edge trimming attachment, and the engine starts very easily. I have a lot of trees on my property, and it has made possible pruning jobs that I could not do before.

The only problem I have is the engine occasionally stalling when you raise the pole to vertical. But if you rev to high speed before raising the pole, it works well.

A bit heavy
It is a professional tool, without doubt. It is a workout to weild this saw for even a brief period, though. If you are an exercise buff and are in great shape, you may not have any problems. It is quality made. Engine starts/runs fine. If you have to use this frequently, you might be able to cancel your membership to Gold's Gym !